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Garmin Venu Sq Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140Screen size:1.30 inchBattery life:6 daysDisplay type:LCD

Garmin Venu Sq Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 19 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Technical score

30%

7.8

Review score ( 7 · 12)

Review score 30% · 7.8 · based on 19 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 25 more reviews are not scored yet.
â–²Better than 61% of smartwatches
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

24%

6.8

Health

21%

7.7

Fitness

16%

4.7

Battery

14%

7.0

Smart features

12%

6.7

Connectivity

9%

7.2

Display & Design

4%

4.7

Hardware

â–²Better than 59% of smartwatches
7.8

Review score

Review score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Grades by review (19)
7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 4
✓ explicit
4

9.3%

8.0

expertreviews.co.uk

9.3%

8.0

t3.com

9.3%

7.0

techradar.com

7.4%

8.5

geeksonfeet.com

Video reviews 3

3.7%

8.0

KikayRunner

3.7%

8.0

Techamuna . com (ZM)

3.7%

4.0

The Run Testers

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 55% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Garmin Venu Sq

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

24%

6.8

Health

21%

7.7

Fitness

16%

4.7

Battery

14%

7.0

Smart features

12%

6.7

Connectivity

9%

7.2

Display & Design

4%

4.7

Hardware

6.6
Review score
Review score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Grades by review (19)
7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 4
✓ explicit
4

9.3%

8.0

expertreviews.co.uk

9.3%

8.0

t3.com

9.3%

7.0

techradar.com

7.4%

8.5

geeksonfeet.com

Video reviews 3

3.7%

8.0

KikayRunner

3.7%

8.0

Techamuna . com (ZM)

3.7%

4.0

The Run Testers

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Popularity:
Garmin Venu Sq has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 93.2% of smartwatches.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.8
Brand name
Garmin
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
Barometer
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 49.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
no
Gyroscope
no
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope. 70% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
6 days
Battery life
6 days
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 6 days which is shorter than that of 61.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.6% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
14 h
Battery life in training mode
14 h
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 14 h in training mode which is shorter than 58.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.5% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
21 h
Battery life with GPS on
21 h
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on which is longer than 52.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.4% of smartwatches.
Battery power
205 mAh
Battery power
205 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 205 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 86.2% of smartwatches and equal to those in 1.5% of smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Charge time
120 min
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 120 min which is faster than 13.1% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 44.2% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Garmin OS
Operating system
Garmin OS
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartwatch runs Garmin OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 71.1% of smartwatches and the same as that in 7.7% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 67.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.3 inch
Screen size
1.3 inch
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.3 inch which is smaller than the screens of 66.8% of smartwatches and equal to those of 11.2% of smartwatches.
Display type
LCD
Display type
LCD
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This smartwatch uses a LCD display type which is less advanced than that of 90.1% of smartwatches and the same as that of 7.4% of smartwatches.
Resolution
240x 240
Resolution
240x 240
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240 which is lower than that of 73.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 15.2% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
261 ppi
Pixel density
261 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 261 ppi which is lower than that of 74% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.4% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
0 GB
Internal storage
0 GB
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 0 GB for internal storage which is smaller than that of 73.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.4% of smartwatches.
No local user storage for apps/media
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Garmin Venu Sq vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
    Requires paired phone/network and/or specific activities for automatic alerts.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Garmin OS
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    paired phone required
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • 63.4% more popular
    Garmin Venu Sq has a higher popularity than the average smartwatch (10 vs 6.1).
    10 vs 6.12
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
    Water intake tracking may require manual logging in a companion app or widget.
  • Perspiration monitoring
    Perspiration monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This smartwatch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 14.1% of smartwatches track perspiration.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports ANT+
    ANT+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartwatch supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 11.7% of smartwatches support ANT+.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 15 °C higher max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    60.0 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a higher maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (60 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    60.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • 7.4 g lighter weight
    Weight
    37.6 g
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (37.6 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight includes strap/bracelet.
    37.6 g vs 45.0 g
  • 4.4 mm shorter watch height
    Height
    40.6 mm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is shorter than the average smartwatch (40.6 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    40.6 mm vs 45 mm
  • Better case material
    Case material
    aluminum, fiber-reinforced polymer
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch uses aluminum, fiber-reinforced polymer for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    fiber-reinforced polymer case with anodized aluminum bezel
    aluminum, fiber-reinforced polymer vs polycarbonate
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
    Requires paired phone/network and/or specific activities for automatic alerts.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Garmin OS
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    paired phone required
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartwatch uses LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    LCD vs AMOLED
  • No multi-sport mode
    Multi-sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 68.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 69.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • No multi-sport mode
    Multi-sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 68.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 69.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • 60 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    20
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (20 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 20 exercise modes.
    20 vs 80
  • 95 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    205 mAh days
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (205 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    205 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 5.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    14 h
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (14 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    14 h vs 19.25 h
  • 1 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    6 days
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 6 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    6 days vs 7 days
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartwatch uses LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    LCD vs AMOLED
  • 0.1 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.30 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.30 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • Lower resolution
    Display type
    240 x 240
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    240x240 vs 352x430
  • 65 ppi lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    261 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (261 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    261 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Less practical form
    Form
    square
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch uses a square form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    square vs round
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 67% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 4 GB less storage
    Internal storage
    0 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
    This smartwatch offers less internal storage than the average smartwatch (0 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    No local user storage for apps/media
    0 GB vs 4 GB
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    September 2020
    2020 vs 2021

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
The Run Testers
≈ estimated
19/11/2020
Hands-on running review · design, screen and sport tracking
Verdict
Garmin Venu Sq is not recommended for most runners, since better running watches exist elsewhere in Garmin's range.
8.0
KikayRunner
≈ estimated
06/11/2020
Hands-on review · two weeks of daily use
Verdict
Garmin Venu Sq is a good budget pick for the Garmin ecosystem, but its altitude readings and earbud music control are weak.
8.0
Techamuna . com (ZM)
≈ estimated
16/10/2020
Hands-on review · fitness, sport and daily-use features
Verdict
Garmin Venu Sq offers solid fitness and sport tracking for less money, but its limited smart features make it a niche pick.
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Reviewers find it light, comfortable and good at health tracking, but the display disappoints and smart features and menus feel clunky.
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Expert reviews

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tomsguide.com
28/01/2021
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cnet.com
08/12/2020
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7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
29/07/2022
Hands-on review · Sports tracking
Verdict
The Garmin Venu Sq is a light, all-round sports watch, but its slow GPS, less vivid screen and dated menus put it behind the original Venu.
pocket-lint.com
11/10/2020
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8.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
12/05/2021
Full review · Sport and music
Verdict
The Garmin Venu Sq suits active users who want Garmin's sport tools and offline Spotify, though its small LCD and athlete-focused app are less suited to casual users.
stuff.tv
08/10/2020
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8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
12/09/2022
Full review · Lightweight sports watch
Verdict
The Garmin Venu Sq is a light, slim watch with offline Spotify, but sleep tracking didn't work on the review sample and battery trails the Vivoactive 4.
wired.com
13/11/2020
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rapidreviewsuk.com
05/02/2021
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6.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
12/05/2021
Full review · Light fitness watch
Verdict
The Garmin Venu Sq suits people who want light, accurate heart-rate tracking and five days of battery, though its GPS can wander and its build feels fragile.
nakan.ch
22/12/2020
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sport-passion.fr
06/11/2020
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montre-cardio-gps.fr
06/02/2021
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journaldugeek.com
21/10/2020
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Third-party reviews

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What we like about Garmin Venu Sq

  • Long battery life, lasting several days to a full week with normal use.
  • Sleek and lightweight design that is comfortable for all-day wear and exercise.
  • Accurate GPS and activity tracking for various sports like running, cycling, and rowing.
  • Excellent value for a fitness-focused smartwatch with built-in GPS and health metrics.
  • User-friendly Garmin Connect app providing actionable fitness and health data.
  • Reliable smart features like Garmin Pay and smartphone notifications.

What we don't like about Garmin Venu Sq

  • LCD screen quality is inferior to more expensive AMOLED models, lacking vibrancy and deep blacks.
  • Sleep tracking can be inconsistent or over-report duration for some users.
  • SpO2 sensor readings are sometimes seen as unreliable or draining battery significantly.
  • Interface can feel slightly laggy or sluggish compared to higher-end Garmin watches.
  • Lack of a built-in altimeter means it cannot track floors climbed.
  • Limited third-party app selection in the Connect IQ Store compared to competitors.

Verdict

The Garmin Venu Sq is a budget-friendly GPS smartwatch featuring a 1.3-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) with a 240 x 240 pixel resolution protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Its core characteristics include built-in GPS/GLONASS/Galileo support, a 5 ATM water resistance rating, and comprehensive health monitoring sensors for heart rate, Pulse Ox (SpO2), respiration, and stress. Main pros are its lightweight 37.6g design, an impressive battery life of up to 6 days in smartwatch mode (14 hours in GPS mode), and the inclusion of Garmin Pay for contactless transactions. However, notable cons include the absence of a barometric altimeter for tracking floors climbed, a lower-resolution screen compared to AMOLED competitors, and a lack of on-screen workout animations.

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