Garmin Venu SQ

10 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of Garmin Venu SQ. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the performance and battery. The design and portability also get good opinions, but there are some mixed comments about the touch screen. Some have doubts about the usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Garmin Venu SQ is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Matt Kollat (t3.com)

Garmin Venu Sq review: a sporty fitness watch that’s gunning for Fitbit Versa and Apple Watch SE

Even if you aren't a diehard Garmin fan, it's difficult not to like the Garmin Venu Sq for this price

Decent battery life ; Plenty of performance features... ; ... As well as smart ones on board ; Snappy touchscreen

No AMOLED display ; Small screen ; Garmin Connect app is geared towards athletes

Small, cheap and cheerful, the Garmin Venu Sq is a great Fitbit and Apple Watch alternative fitness watch for people on a tight budget. Being able to access premium Garmin sports features for such a friendly price is a real boon.

May, 2021

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Expert review by : Michael Sawh (techradar.com)

Garmin Venu Sq review

The Garmin Venu Sq is a cheaper alternative to the Garmin Venu, giving you similar fitness tracker and smartwatch features, but now with a square display. The Venu Sq is packing all the core sensors like built-in GPS, a heart rate monitor and also...

Feature-packed Light and comfortable to wear Works with external sensors

Slightly archaic watch UI Lower quality screen than Venu Missing altimeter

The Garmin Venu Sq is a decent all-round performer, and we've not seen a Garmin watch with a color screen at this price point before. The problem is that the screen quality and design is inferior to the more expensive original Venu. The archaic watch...

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Garmin Venu Sq review: Sporting smarts in a compact watch

A compact watch that's a little more lifestyle than many of Garmin's devices.

Compact design ; GPS tracking ; Lots of sports tracking ; Body Battery for holistic view of fitness and recovery ; Good accuracy

Display isn't the best ; User interface might be a little too basic

The Venu Sq is a new approach from Garmin, looking to offer something a little less sporty in looks, while retaining the potency of Garmin's sporting heritage.

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : Andrew Martonik (digitaltrends.com)

Garmin Venu Sq review: The top name in fitness, now at $199

Everyone knows Garmin makes smartwatches for serious athletes, but the Venu Sq brings great health tracking to a more approachable design — and price.

Reliable and accurate activity tracking ; In-depth data collection and analysis ; Simple and lightweight design ; Support for dozens of workout types ; Nearly week-long battery life

$50 up-sell for music functionality ; Touchscreen can be finicky during workouts ; Limited "smart" features and notifications

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Rohit Arora (gizbot_com)

Garmin Venu SQ Review: Excels As Fitness Tracker, Mediocre As Smartwatch

Garmin Venu SQ Review. The Venu SQ is priced at Rs. 20,990 and comes with a built-in GPS, SpO2 monitor and a heart-rate sensor.

Excellent Health/Fitness Trackers ; Sensors’ Offer Useful Insights ; Comfortable On Wrist ; Dedicated App Store ; 3rd Party App Support ; 5 ATM Water-Resistant

LCD Screen Feels Less Lively Outdoors ; Tiny Display Feels Cramped ; No Gyroscope & Altimeter ; Lacks Microphone & Speaker

The Venu SQ is not the perfect smartwatch but it is the best fitness tracker out there in its respective price bracket. The wearable aces health/fitness data tracking and offers a comprehensive view of the body's insights which can motivate you to lead...

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : G.S. Vasan (smartprix_com)

Garmin Venu SQ Review

Garmin recently launched its Venu Sq and the Venu Sq Music smartwatches in the country. These are, as their names suggest, squircle-shaped, slightly stripped-down versions of Venu, the company's more premium offering. And for a relatively lower price...

Sufficiently long battery life ; A deluge of data on health and wellness ; Fairly accurate tracking for a smartwatch ; Compatible with 3rd party sensors ; Light and compact footprint ; Waterproof

No Altimeter, Gyroscope ; No mic and speaker ; Not AMOLED display ; Limited 3rd party app support

It’s the tiny details and finesse that make Garmin Venu Sq stand out. It has got a myriad of sensors and smarts to guide you, motivate you to move your muscles, and shape both your body and mind. Thanks to a light, modest form factor as well as long...

Dec, 2020

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Expert review by : COURTNEY LYNCH (androidcentral.com)

Garmin Venu Sq review: The definition of a fitness watch

Over the years, we've come to expect an array of high-end GPS smartwatches from Garmin, but the new Venu Sq takes a different approach. I know what you're thinking. Another Apple Watch look-alike? Hear me out. The company is known for making premium...

Light, compact design Easy-to-read LCD touchscreen Blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring Built-in GPS, HRM, NFC Six days of battery life

Not for those who want a premium design Must pay more for music storage Small display makes touchscreen tricky Limited smartwatch features

If you had your eye on the Garmin Venu when it came out last year, but it was a bit too flashy for your taste, the Venu Sq is an excellent alternative. You'll have nearly all of the original model's features, specifically when it comes to...

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : DC Rainmaker (dcrainmaker.com)

Garmin Venu SQ In-Depth Review

Roughly a year after Garmin introduced their first AMOLED display unit, the , the company is back at it with a stripped-down rectangular version – the Venu SQ. This less expensive variant still packs the vast majority of the features of the higher-end...

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Mike Prospero (tomsguide.com)

Garmin Venu Sq review

Following the lead of Apple and Fitbit, Garmin is releasing its own square smartwatch, the Garmin Venu Sq. Focused on health and fitness, the Venu Sq has many of the features found in the $349 Venu—GPS, Pulse Ox, mobile payments and optional music...

Great selection of fitness and health features Accurate, fast GPS Great battery life Good price

Poor app selection Feels cheap

The Garmin Venu Sq is a great value for those who want an inexpensive fitness tracker, complete with GPS and long battery life.