Garmin Fenix 6s vs Venu 2 - Which one is right for you?

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@jspesh 2 года назад

Love the commitment to saying "Garmin" every single time you talk about either watch!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

lol, that's a habit I've tried to get better at.

@priscillawalker677 3 года назад

Stumbled across this as I was wanting to just check out how the Venu 2 looked - ended up watching the whole thing! Great comparison - new sub here :)

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@jasperrosario2883 3 года назад

Thanks for this. Have a fenix 6x for more than a year now. I’d love to have a hi-res garmin for once for those casual days, and the venu seems a good compromise.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

It's pretty slick!

@dannyku1406 3 года назад

Omg! I just dished out the price of venu 2 and bought it just now.. I never spent this much on a watch before and I'm nervous but so excited!! Thank you for this video.. I have been looking in to a sports watch for a long time

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@sprinklesparkleglow 3 года назад

Thank you!!! Exactly the video I needed. Decided to go with the fenix!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Awesome! Enjoy it!

@fitgearhunter 3 года назад

Great job - that was an perfect summary. And it was clear, concise, and great pacing of info. Well done!

@fitgearhunter 3 года назад

And that intro! Love the updated song clips you’ve been adding in

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks Hunter!

@markpennell4938 3 года назад

Really good. Thanks. You provide information in a thorough and efficient way and don't try to impress the viewer with some kind of youtube persona. The result is I was impressed by you as well as the review, both were genuine. I felt free to interpret the information without being constantly fed conclusions. A non-brainwashing video. I liked it a lot.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Mark! Means a lot!

@thomasd913 3 года назад

Thanks for the comparison Dave. I just ordered the Venu 2, it's perfect for my needs.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Nice! I hope you enjoy it!

@stormeagle 2 года назад

Thank you for the comparison and it's amazing that you still reply to most of the recent comments

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Hope it was helpful! Thanks!

@stormeagle 2 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit absolutely!

@Twistedpaolumu 3 года назад

had the Venu2 for almost two weeks now after watching yours and DC reviews, I find the graphic help of how to do an activity really helpful specially since i never really done most of them let alone know what it is called. For anyone buying the venu2 i suggest locking the watch in an outdoor activity in settings as the touch get activated by a jacket and it suddenly activated some spotify and other stuff.. I have been between these devices, Fenix6 sounds really good, BUT, i don’t need mapping or all those activities. the arrow thing seem to work really well on the venu2 from my short walk with it but when a map is needed the phone is with me at all times anyway :) Thank you for a great comparison!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

That's interesting! I've had pretty good luck with the screen not picking up t-shirts or jackets. Having a phone on you is certainly a good alternative to the built-in mapping.

@Twistedpaolumu 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit especially my sweaty softshell jacket kept activating it I found one annoyance yesterday trying my first Yoga activity 101, wonder who thought of the brilliant idea whenever the next type of stretch is happening the watch goes back to the timer instead of keeping showing the how to motion and wasting 5seconds of each move

@MikeMcClary 2 года назад

This was great, Dave. I just discovered your channel and love what you’re doing. I recently sold my Apple Watch and want to try something different. Thanks to your review, I think the Venu 2 is what I’m looking for. Keep up the great work.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Thanks! Hope you enjoy the Venu 2

@mariacarmelajimenez1465 2 года назад

Been thinking of getting a smart watch. This has been really helpful. Leaning towards the venu2. Thanks.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@mlegrand 3 года назад

Another great video Dave! I'm actually really looking forward to trying something from Garmin with that new HRM. Looks interesting. Venu 2 looks so much more modern but my gut feeling is that the Fenix is what would actually get the job done out on the trails.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Elevate 4.0 seems to be a big step up! Thanks for watching Matt!

@Michael-vf5id 2 года назад

Venu 2 is way better.

@juniorsegovia116 Год назад

My fenix 6 had horrible trail GPS. Regardless of what gps I used. Maybe the venu will be better

@gregoryspowell 2 года назад

thanks a ton. difference in metrics is a big difference for me. although im only using this as an adjunct to my garmin 530 cycling unit, that was a deal changer for me.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@murraycarpenter9086 3 года назад

Got a Venu 2 recently. Great for indoor use: treadmill, stair climbs, everyday wear - great display. Still use Fenix 3 HR for outdoor use: running, hiking. Fenix 6 has been out a couple of years now, waiting to see what the next version brings.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@mopedblade 2 года назад

Hello, how the heart rate accuracy? I'm clueless on tech and I need this for medical reasons, I do treadmill and light body building at home , I like the 🐈😻

@EditioCastigata 3 года назад

2:15 Thanks for the impression, including the “wrist” circumference!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad you found it helpful!

@weuek 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit My wrist looks much thinner, but it's 160 mm. Anything larger than 6s looks pretty ridiculous on it as the lugs extend beyond the wrist (seen from above).

@TheVoiTube 3 года назад

Going with Venu 2. I dont live in the cottage in the woods ultra running daily. Doing crossfit, lifting HIIT, weightlifting, running, tracking progress in those. Finally reasonably accurate hr tracking for my purposes, belt doesnt come along for all activity. Other purpose of watch is to keep activity log for me.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Sounds like the right fit. Enjoy!

@ZachGrabill 3 года назад

Great freaking video. I really wish that Venue 2 had mapping. It makes it sooooo close but yet so far.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

AMOLED mapping would be SO pretty.

@ZachGrabill 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit it really would. I greatly prefer the look of these widgets and the general interaction with the UI.

@puspitasari1121 2 года назад

Maybe in Venu 3 😁

@kananiharwood6363 2 года назад

I’m so late to the party. I have the Venu and the Fenix 6s Pro and I’m having a difficult time deciding which is “better.” It’s like having to choose a favorite kid, honestly. They’re different, they both kick so much a$$. This video was freaking informative. Thank you!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

They both have their strengths. It's really up to your particular use case. Thanks for watching!

@blazeplacid 3 года назад

This is why I like this channel. You do custom requests (for the most part). I have a Fenix 5 and want a venu 2. Thinking about using the Fenix 5 for workouts and being outdoors and the Venu for daily and office life.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks Robert! That would be a nice combo!

@marcokoehler5020 3 года назад

It's a nice review but I'm missing a critical note against Garmins practice, to limit software functionality to certain watches. I'm getting that from a financial point of view, but to be honest for the customer it just sucks and nothing more. The Venu 2 could have map based navigation and all those sports features with just an Software update. The hardware is there. But then, who would spend 700 on a Fenix? Probably not a lot of people. But is it that simple? There is no real apple watch alternative for Android right now. Google is not really getting it right with android wear and I feel like there would be a door wide open for a company like Garmin to step in and get that market share that's not taken jet. But they won't be able to do this with crippling their own watches. So what will be the future in the watch marked? Well just look at smartphones and you know what will happen. There will be companies like Amazfit or Samsung taking the smartwatch market and it won't be long until they're getting the sport features right and when they do, Garmin will just disappear like all major phone manufacturer except Samsung did. So I think Garmin is looking at short term revenue but they don't see the bigger picture they're in. I feel like a good review should be critical here. And I'm quite sure that that's the way it goes. The apple watch already takes up a goog portion of the Fitness market and it shows the Fitness brands how heart rate measurements are done. You don't need a chest strap with an apple watch, that's just what it is. For now Samsung, amazfit and Huawei are lacking a little behind in those features. But not by much and they're getting there.

@BC21beats 3 года назад

@@marcokoehler5020 my issue with garmin is the bloated product lines. If they were to cut down their models significantly I do think the problems you mentioned with be at least partially alleviated by having a more focused line of products

@marcokoehler5020 3 года назад

@@BC21beats key would be to give them all the same Software functionality and differentiate with hardware. Two size options, two display options and two body material Options. So you're having basically the same watch and still everyone can chose to their liking. No need for an entry level line because that's done with case Material. The plastik version is cheaper, that's it. Additionally there can be a huge version with huge battery and battery Life and a rugged version. Everyone happy.

@lukasjanssens9532 3 года назад

@@marcokoehler5020 software costs many too! They still need to make a Profit. That's probably why they have so many versions. Not anybody van afford the best and therefore you get the same basic features but not the best for a lower Cost

@PeterHerget 3 года назад

Nice review Dave - thanks for sharing your thoughts & experiences about wearables!

@petertzama8198 2 года назад

thanks dude your summary at the end just helped me decide

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@carlastrydom8021 5 месяцев назад

you're great dude, and love the structure of your videos. Thank you!

@dtrjones 3 года назад

I know you praised the comments for bringing this video, but if you think about it, this is an excellent matchup of slightly differing features, styles and technology for basically the same form factor. These two was at the forefront of my mind when chosing a Garmin for the first time and I was actually leaning towards the Venu 2 after coming from the Fitbit Versa 2, however in the end the considerable feature pull from the titan that is the Fenix 6 Pro won my vote - it's a beast of a watch and perfect for me as a runner.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Nice! Hope you enjoy it!

@DoseofDirt 3 года назад

Giving the people what they want! Nice comparison! I am looking to upgrade my watch and am definitely wanting something more like the 6s for the reasons you mentioned! Thanks!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad you found it helpful!

@charlesellwood5422 3 года назад

Great video. I have a fenix 6 pro and a Venu 2 and find the gps to be more accurate on the Venu 2. Don't think you could delete an activity on the Venu 2 in error as you need to press a button to confirm.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing Charles! I think I agree that it's a bit better on the Venu 2. The Fenix 6 accuracy has always been a little underwhelming. That big red X to delete always makes me nervous!

@JuniorBattle23 3 года назад

Waiting for Venu Pro, if anything like that ever comes out. Love the sleek design but don’t want to miss out on pro running features

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Venu Pro is a cool idea!

@przemysawbobnis1577 2 года назад

So now you have the Venu Pro = Epix 2

@chrissi5777 2 года назад

Vielen Dank für das Video. So ein Vergleich habe ich gesucht. Ich werde die Venu 2 kaufen weil meine Fenix 3 immer noch funktioniert. Thank you!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Gute Wahl!

@AlfuhPAD 2 года назад

Just ordered a 6s during the sale, very excited for my upgrade!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Nice! Enjoy!

@AlfuhPAD 2 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit Also wanted to chime in I've watched a TON of your videos the last few days to help make a decision between 6, 6s, 745. Appreciate the content, threw some likes, subbed, and think it's great you always reply to comments 👍

@jcero7049 3 года назад

i think the fenix is what i need to make Jogging and biking in the woods more fun to me than it already is. If i want to look on a nice display i sit on the sofa and look at my phone :P Really nice detailed review bro i watched dozens other reviewers in german too but only you manage to get this high quantity of information in such short videos.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks Jcero! I try to pack as much information as I can into a video that's not crazy long. I think we're on the same page in terms of what we want in a sport watch!

@Lynn-zw7dr 2 года назад

Hi from the UK 🙂 I've changed from Apple watch 6 and iPhone 12 Pro Max, to Google Pixel 6 Pro, and bought a Galaxy 4 watch. Loved the Galaxy watch 4, however, hardly anything worked with a Pixel phone. So, I took it back within the 28 days, and exchanged it for the Garmin Venu 2S, wow, what a difference, amazing battery, amazing health features, I am so impressed especially with the display! I bought the light gold and sand colour, love it! 😊👍🏻

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Nice! The Venu 2 is a great watch!

@GreatAwakeningE 3 года назад

Best comparison of Venu 2 and Fenix 6. Many thanks, answered all my questions.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad you found it helpful!

@Sam-os1lt 3 года назад

Thank you 🙏 So hard to find quality info on Garmin watches

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@AngelManuelPerez 3 года назад

I had a VA3 and was looking to upgrade. I was tempted to get the Venu 2 due to that screen but I swim daily so I ended up with the Fenix 6s only because it has all the new swimming features from the Garmin Swim which the Venu lacks. Especially being able to use the custom workouts.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

For sure. Venu 2 isn't really suited for swimming since it's mainly touch screen. Thanks for sharing.

@vanDeursen 2 года назад

Thats exectly my case. Could you tell me what are those features? Thanks!

@HoytMcBeth 3 года назад

Great job as usual, Dave!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@tonybowen455 3 года назад

Surprised how good this was considering I'd have to go fenix or nothing. The venu 2 looks incredible. I hate needing to get the fenix for long ultras.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad you found it helpful!

@lukasjanssens9532 3 года назад

I would like the Venu 2 for day tot day use. Great amoled screen but Im not a pro but i would like the features of the fenix series to motivate me for Sporting more. So ill be waiting for the next fenix generation, hopefully august before i decide.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

For sure! Hoping for something exciting from Garmin!

@arisantonopoulos3888 2 года назад

i was really impressed by "μου λείπεις" so wierd to see tattoo in your native language :D great video dude!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Hah! Yes, the tattoo is in memory of my mom. I have a whole video explaining it on my channel because I get asked about it a lot!

@andrekramer5019 3 года назад

Great video and great channel! Sadly Garmin hasn’t included metrics like Training Effect, Training Load and Recovery Time in the Venu 2. I workout indoors 3x on weekdays and I run on weekends.. I use these metrics a lot everyday. Hopefully Garmin will release an update including these.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

For sure. The Venu 2 isn't really designed for the hardcore athelete. It's marketed more as a general "wellness" watch but it still has a lot of capabilities. Thanks for watching!

@danielgunnarsson7030 3 года назад

What watch does meet your needs the best Andre? And why?

@jacktom9940 2 года назад

Apakah sudah ada pembaruan dari Garmin tentang metrik ini

@homoanalyticus 2 года назад

Great video, much appreciated. If the Venu 2 had maps I wouldn't have any doubt that it is my preference for my kind of lifestyle, that is the main constraint for me. Maybe you could do one day a video explaining the differences between the Garmin's body battery and training recharge and Polar's Nightly Recharge, as I'm finding the characteristics and differences spread but not compared. Thank you. Cheers

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing. Body battery and Polar's Nightly Recharge are very different. One is more of a measure of energy throughout the day while Polar's implementation is a measure of the quality of your sleep only. Both are useful though!

@homoanalyticus 2 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks!

@georgebets4128 2 года назад

Great summary and was very useful in decision making.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@seudideras 2 года назад

Excellent, thanks for detailing so well. Cheers from Brazil

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@sherrycammack2052 3 года назад

I've have the Venu 2s for a couple of days and am loving it. I do still run with my older 645m though as I like all the metrics. I tried the Fenix 6s but was just too heavy for me. I could feel it when running and I didn't like that.

@sherrycammack2052 3 года назад

@Ali No it’s definitely not an Apple Watch but I really do like the health metrics and just the look of the watch. And the battery life!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing Sherry. The Venu 2 is the perfect companion to something like a Forerunner!

@XxPsychoholicxX 3 года назад

What metrics does the 645m have that the venu 2 doesn't? I currently own a 645m

@Akash-jj8pi 3 года назад

Great comparison and detailed review. quality at another level and the effort for put to this video is Great

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thank you!

@kslum2011 2 года назад

Finally i found the differrences between MIP and amoled display.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@solera2008 3 года назад

Good video as always, Dave. How do you wear two or more watches, heart rates montitors and combine all the data into one map or one screen to compare them all? A video showing your methodology might be really cool.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

I use software called Quantified Self along with some video editing/layering. Thanks for watching Miguel!

@dronexaotearoa3300 2 года назад

Very professional comparison. Many thanks bud.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@clitaiulian4497 2 года назад

The difference in HR accuracy seems so negligible from a non-professional runner’s standpoint. I’ve been doing more tests lately and my Fenix 6X was very very close to a Polar Verity Sense. Again, no crazy stuff, just some exercises on the stepper and steady state running. I’m pretty sure HIIT or strength training will make the HRM on the Fenix look a bit useless but I’m not interested in those kind of activities. Great video. My Fenix 6X will stay on my wrist till the day it dies. I find it the best all-around experience on the market right now. It doesn’t excel at any category but it’s good enough for almost anything you’d throw at it. Another great video. Cheers from Romania.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Yeah for the most part you're probably right. Thing is it's very "your mileage may vary" kind of thing because of all of the variables involved in these sensors getting a good reading. Body fat percentage, skin color, hair density, how tight the band in, how bright the room is, etc.. etc... all play a role. Thanks for sharing!

@kaylahc3940 3 года назад

I love your videos, very informative. Any plans to do Venu 2 vs Samsung watch 3?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

It's on the list! Right now I'm working on Venu 2 vs Apple Watch S6!

@SpeedBoosted136 3 года назад

Yes, already 1 day with Venu2 and it's above any expectations. Tested it w/ Polar H10 and Magene H64 and w/o straps, also w/ Polar Ignite. in short - Venu2 is amazing! It contains so much data/info inside and can display it - that actually it's an additional cellphone on the hand. That product is defenitely a huge step up in a worlds smart-watch field. Ammount of features is huge, display is outstanding with optional watch-faces, some can display up to 15+ values, including HR that refreshes every second or so. For 399$ it's a super deal that nowadays nobody can withstand.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad you're enjoying it!

@pianostyles6550 2 года назад

Was it as accurate as a chest strap? The heart sensor?

@SpeedBoosted136 2 года назад

@@pianostyles6550 no, but close. The most important thing in Watch HR perfromance is how good and stable the watch pressed into the hand. So sometimes when it gets lose or jumping - it may show HR 110 while actual is 155, but overall when it reads - it reads very consistent. Exceptions are - rapid HR changes. Only chest strap can handle them as expected, so i would advise to use Chest Strap for any athlete.

@MsHarleyD505 3 года назад

Great video! I wish I'd watched it before buying the Venu 2s, although I love my Venu for wearing to work, doing yoga and sleeping, and wear my Fenix 3 for biking and running. For all reading, the screen on the Venu 2S is a bit small. Watching this vid, I wish I'd bought the Venu 2 as I love the touchscreen (not when working out though) but would have liked a bit larger display. Thanks Chase!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@machinized 2 года назад

"I dont know what I am saying" 😂 You made my day man :D Thanks a ton for a vid :) BTW, does garmin still lack nap detection?

@arnococlet6895 Год назад

Hello! I've never had a smart/sport/connected watch before and I'm hesitating between Fenix 7 sapphire, venu 2 or Fenix 6 (pro or not but 2nd hand). I'm working as an arborist and I'm coming back to work after 2 years off due to an accident. I started crossfit and running (like 3, 6 and 9km) to go back in shape. I like/do sports in general. But My MAIN GOAL is to monitor myself to motivate/ justify me to go to sleep and have recuperation time/days... Or help me keep great diet and stuff. I've always been excessive and going to work or train with weeks of 4 or 5 hours sleep. But I'm 36 now and it needs to change. I'm also concerned about the solidity/durability of the watch since as an arborist I tend to break stuff and gear is under great stress. I also listen to music, work under heavy rain with gloves... and would like to progress/compete in sports. In advance Thks for your advices!

@BillyK79 3 года назад

Exactly the video I was looking for. Venu 2 it is.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad you found it useful!

@mikeoleksa Год назад

I'm back here in the archives trying to justify buying a Fenix 6 Pro when I already have a Venu 2. 🤣 That price of $350 USD for the F6 Pro I mentioned in the comments of your video about the new Instinct Crossover is really hard to resist. I also love the more premium and "chonky" build of the Fenix watches over the Venu 2.

@RebeccaHoulden 2 года назад

This was really helpful, thank you

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@subliminalvibes 3 года назад

It's great to see they're putting the premium black screens on all the 6s models now, not just the sapphire range. Those blue screens looked SO BAD.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Yeah, recently I've noticed that there hasn't been many of the older washed out displays floating around. Either that or my luck has increased!

@julienpeon2050 3 года назад

Nice review! Just got my Venu2 on its postal way to home 😄 can't way, feels liké i'll sée changes from my FR 235 😁 Cheers from France.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

I hope you enjoy it!

@LoftechUK 3 года назад

Great post. Really enjoyed it.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks!

@benrugers1368 2 года назад

Thankyou!!! awesome and helped me decide

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad I could help!

@alvinduong9663 3 года назад

Which watch would you recommend for Mountain biking ?? Thanks for the vid !! Liked and subscribed ☺️

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

The Foerunner 245, 745, 945, and Fenix 6 models all offer a unique Mountain Biking metric called "Grit" that might interest you. Thanks for watching!

@jesuscarrasco3341 3 года назад

Left Apple Watch 6 and got a fenix 6s sapphire and loving it! I compared my tickr chest strap to the watch’s hr monitor and it was actually surprisingly close. If you are someone that is between this and getting a cycling computer (I have a wahoo roam) you could do a lot worse than using this as your do-all.

@waynedoherty7758 3 года назад

That's probably a cool combo. The other cycling computers don't do training metrics like Garmin does, but Garmin is very frustrating to navigate with. Training metrics on your wrist, and navigation, power and speed out front. I guess the Fenix can control a cycling light network? Something wahoo doesn't support atm?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

thanks for sharing!

@nxel2 11 месяцев назад

Hey still got it? Have you recurrences any updates regarding HRV and mapping? Thanks

@jesuscarrasco3341 10 месяцев назад

⁠@@nxel2hey! I ended up wanting the middle size to I moved from the s to the regular one. So from 6s to 7 but no, no issues with any HRV irregularities or mapping. Like I said in my original post tho- I also use a wahoo roam when cycling so this is only on me to account for the body battery feature.

@jesuscarrasco3341 10 месяцев назад

@@waynedoherty7758correct. It can control lights and I have the varia on the back of my back so it also buzzes my wrist when a car is approaching from behind. My wife has the fenix 7s and she can ALSO pair to the same varia on my bike so we when we ride together we share the radar.

@townsy3513 3 года назад

I too stumbled across your channel while investigating the 6s Pro. It’s a great review/comparison between the 2 Garmin options. I’m shopping for my first smart watch and a little overwhelmed by the often conflicting reviews I read on various websites. Question.. of all the different smart watches you’ve reviewed from all the different brands do any stand out as being more accurate with the step counter? I realise none will be perfect because they work on your wrist moving but I tried the Fitbit charge 4 and I was doing over a 100 steps before I even got up in the morning... my husband thought I must be sleep walking. Lol. That and I would count 30 steps and it would record anywhere up to 45. Being 50% out made it completely useless to me. I don’t mind paying extra for something top of the line like the 6s Pro if it’s going to give me what I want even though I will never utilise most of its functions. What I’m looking for in order of importance s - as accurate as possible step counter - good quality sleep tracker - waterproof for general lap swimming - good battery life - Spotify - preferably not too chunky looking so I can wear it to work. Price point in Australia atm for Garmin Venu - $498 AUD 6s - $498 AUD 6s Pro - $574 AUD 6s Saffire - $798 AUD I’d really appreciate any feedback you can give based on all the watches you’ve tested not just necessarily Garmin watches. Many thanks Fran.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

It seems like you're more interested in wellness tracking than you are sports/activity tracking. In that case I'd suggest looking at the Venu 2. It's an excellent step/sleep tracker, has spotify, waterproof, and isn't too chunky. Seems to tick all of your boxes! Also keep in mind that the standard Fenix 6s does not have music capabilities. Hope that helps!

@grayemski 2 года назад

SO helpful! Thank you!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@sandeeppk11 3 года назад

Love your channel... From India After using Apple watch for three years , it stopped working . Touch screen is not working. After that I am always sceptical of touch screen. I now have Fenix 6 pro. I totally love it. I am still not confident of a touch smart watch specially for sweaty workouts

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Bummer! I always prefer buttons but the touch screen is nice for non-active times.

@PhreakDarkSoul 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit Doesn't your Fenix have a light button? ;) And the brightness can also be adjusted... I was told. ;)

@sandeeppk11 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit I really don't think we need to have watch replacing phone..the whole purpose of smart watch ecosystem is to have a fitness device on hand with some smart watch features. form factor is just incomparable. Let's see , fingers crossed. May be we end up with great OLED displays in future I hope to see a video of you comparing touch and button in a fitness watch

@geri8355 3 года назад

Nice update.I have the fenix 5 plus and was looking for a new one.Thanks for the video.Do you know which are the garmin smartwatches that support maps except for the fenixes?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

The only other model that has maps is the Forerunner 945. Hope that helps!

@taktischekartoffel 3 года назад

Tried on a Fenix 6s yesterday. Was not expecting such a dainty watch.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

It's a small one! That's kind of why I like it.

@taktischekartoffel 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit I can see the appeal. Ended up with the instinct solar instead. Solid watch. 👌🏼

@PhreakDarkSoul 3 года назад

@@taktischekartoffel More solid compared to the 6 or 6X? ;)

@ogopogohunter69 Год назад

Great breakdown.

@Romaf17 2 года назад

Thank you for such useful video😘

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@alvarogonzalez8807 2 года назад

Amazing review !! Thanks

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Thanks!

@abosworth 3 года назад

Thanks for the comparison. Very intrigued by the Venu 2. However, I don't think it offers much benefit to my current Galaxy Watch 3. I would be curious how many days you can get with AOD on in the Venu 2 though. With AOD on in my GW3, I only get about 1 day. 😔

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

I get about 4 or 5 days with AOD on the Venu 2 and daily runs. That varies of course depending on use.

@jpd4376 3 года назад

Great review as always Dave! One question I had while watching (and I think I've asked it before but worth mentioning again) is this: Why is Garmin so inconsistent with which features go on which watch!? Take navigation and mapping as an example, you mentioned Fenix6s has the best in the business...this is understandable that Garmin would want to pay gate this feature to their top of the line watches. What I don't understand is why the Venu 2 which has the same GPS chip doesn't even do the VERY basic breadcrumb mapping that my Garmin Instinct (which is much older) can do? I can't help but sometimes be cynical of Garmins motives and assume that they want to push the sales of certain products so they make it impossible to compare for marketing purposes not actual technical reasons.... sorry end rant 🤣 thanks again for helping us the customer have as much info as we can in these great comparison videos!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

They have three main markets. Outdoors, Fitness, and Wellness. Outdoor = Fenix, Fitness = Forerunner, wellness = Venu/Vivo. Wellness devices typically don't get navigation features because that's not what they're designed for and it would take additional storage/cpu power along with additional software resources to accomplish and licensing that would accumulate to a more expensive device. Think of it like buying a laptop with the MS Office suite pre-installed vs one that comes with barebones windows. The pre-installed software will cost a bit more. Buy yeah, I get the frustration. It would be nice to have it all on the Venu 2. But it certainly would canaballize their Fenix sales!

@jpd4376 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit thanks Dave I think this is the most comprehensive answer I've heard on this topic! Definitely didn't think about licensing as a factor in the equation! Informative as always 😊

@Przemion 3 года назад

Thx, Garmin 6s pro it is.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

It's a good one!

@Hanna-yn5ou 2 года назад

Omg I thought I had settled for the Fenix 6S but now I'm not sure.. Seems like overkill even though it looks a bit better and is more customisable.... Thank you for the comparison.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Hope the video was helpful!

@Hanna-yn5ou 2 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit It was so helpful I bought both! Just couldn't make up my mind. I got two very different styles - so I'll have a smart watch for every occasion! The Venu 2s in steel and the Fenix 6s with gold and suede band! Great looking and they are fairly different in both functionality and look of the software. Can't decide which one I like the best - just like you said, both are great! One thing is for sure though - I'm going to get in shape this autumn! I'm hoping that the Fenix in particular, will inspire me to try new enjoyable sports and give me tips. I'm a Garmin fan because all their watches can be used in airplane mode and I like to have an EMF free home... It seems to be possible to sync these watches using the cable to a PC or tablet.. or to turn the wifi/bluetooth on temporarily during a brief period only. Also they don't go out of their way to harvest data. Decent company. I wonder if there is a video about using two different Garmin devices to track the same things? Seems like you if anyone, would know about that! When I set them up, Garmin Express asked which one was the primary health data device, or something like that. But I would like Garmin Connect to take data from both, since I plan to use both... and combine that! Is that possible? How does that work for you, since you are swapping watches all the time?

@danielgunnarsson7030 3 года назад

Great video. I am coming from a fitbit charge 3 and want a step up. I am torn between the F245 music and the Venu 2. I have a great setup on the bike so I need a watch for the gym, pool, yoga, etc. Running is not my thing but workouts take up a fair amount of (mind)space in my life. I also want to track sleep and over all training load and wellness. Any thought for me to consider?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

The Venu 2 sounds like a good fit but it doesn't track Training Load unfortunately. The 245 is a better "sport watch", the Venu 2 is a better overall "smartwatch" which features are more important to you?

@Bunter1815 3 года назад

Forerunner 645 music user here, I don't need all the features of the 6 but would miss the training status if I went Venu 2. I had a vivoActive HR and touchscreens suck during activity. I wonder if Garmin will roll out AMOLED displays into other models, it's the main attraction of the Venu 2 for me but too many drawbacks for me to swap right now.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

That's the big question. Will we see an AMOLED Fenix? That would be bizzare.

@gunny6517 3 года назад

Great Review! I’ll be sticking with my Fenix 6X Pro Solar, it’s a TANK and does EVERYTHING! Really excited and hoping Garmin releases the Fenix 7 later this year….

@acezfref 3 года назад

I got this information from garmin fenix 7 in 2022 because no event , and no component….

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@sheevys 3 года назад

Not sure if it was mentioned but Venu 2 also comes in small size.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

For sure! check out my in-depth review of the Venu 2 for a size comparison between the 2 and 2s. Thanks for watching.

@darkstepwarrior88 Год назад

great review ma men, i now know the basic differences

@nicorossenaar9952 Год назад

Question: Black Friday is coming soon and I am in doubt for the venu plus 2 or the fenix 6 pro. I do fitness, cycling, indoor cycling and occasiunaly swimming. Has the venu 2 plus the same features as the 6 pro, except maps. Personaly I love the styling of a smartwatch. Which one do you recomend. Grtngs, Nico from the Netherlands. Great channel by the way

@BC21beats 3 года назад

Underrated channel good comparison, do you think it would possible for garmin to implement a display similar to the ticwatch pro? Perhaps on the Instinct line they could have that low power black and white display with a full color OLED underneath?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

I've wondered that myself. Ticwatch was on to something with the dual layer display. How coold would it be if they could layer the Venu 2 AMOLED over the existing Fenix 6 translfective display and allow you to choose which type of display you want to use on an activity by activity basis? That's the future! Thanks for watching.

@BC21beats 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit yeah I been thinking that too, the instinct one just seems easier to start with!

@sirvival7971 3 года назад

Great video! I like your Garmin watch comparisons very much. I`ve heard of some people they have a big screen issue with their fenix 6s(pro/sapphire). Sometimes it looks like you have the same bluish screen on your Fenix but I`m not sure about. My problem is actually I want the Fenix 6s base model as an upgrade for my Forerunner 235 however I don`t want to spend so much money on a watch with such a bad looking screen. So do you have this issue on your Fenix 6s?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Mine doesn't have the issue but I've had others that did. It's totally luck of the draw so it might be worth buying from a retailer with a good return policy.

@sirvival7971 3 года назад

Thank you. Thats a good possibility. The Forerunner 745 might be an option too. I saw in your other video its screen looks much better, doesn`t it.

@johnnybravo6 3 года назад

Can you do a video comparing the Venu 2 to the Polar M2 and V2??

@ataraxia1188 2 года назад

Thank you for the comprehensive review! In general I like Fenix 6s more including its screen actually (I like always on but on Venu 2 it costs so much battery which makes it not an option for me), and the navigation on 6s is so attractive which Venu 2 does not have without a phone nearby if I understand correctly (I'd like to have another device for navigation in new places just in case my phone is out of battery)... but the weight of Fenix 6s is kind of a dealbreaker for me - 61 g is too heavy for me as a lady with 13 cm wrist size... and for this reason I might go for Venu 2s - If I go for running with Venu 2s only, without phone, can the watch record the route? (I'm a bit confused with the navigation which Venu 2 cannot do without a phone)

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Yes, Venu 2 has built in GPS so you don't need your phone to record a run.

@zfjames 3 года назад

I like your comparison even though they are built for different people. The Venu 2 screen frankly just isn't interesting to me, but then again, I'm not the type of person the Venu 2 is meant to appeal to. Good video!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Exactly. Two very different devices for two very different people. It's nice to have options though!

@zfjames 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit Garmin certainly cannot be criticised for lack of options... 😆

@ralphkuhn2291 3 года назад

Just got the Venu 2!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

How do you like it?

@ralphkuhn2291 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit so far so good. I miss the Finish Later feature on the 745

@ogoeze4329 3 года назад

Where?thought it was sold out

@azdanowski 3 года назад

Great review! Thanks. My question here is, if it is really worth to pay for venu 2 or it is better to go with witch much cheaper GT2 or Amazfit? What do you think?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Kind of depends. I've recently spent time with the T-Rex Pro and Stratos 3 from Amazfit and have been unimpressed with the heart rate sensor accuracy. Cool watches but they're not quote on the same level as the Venu 2. If you have $400 to spend I think the Venu 2 is a good option if you know what you're getting into. If you only have ~$200 the Amazfit Products aren't bad but if I was looking for purely a sports watch I'd probably opt for the COROS Pace 2.

@azdanowski 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit thanks! But would you choose COROS Pace 2 vs Venu 2? Due to the value for money or simply as a sports watch it is better than the Venu 2?

@markj3517 3 года назад

Great review. Does the flights of stairs climbed function seem accurate? I climb more stairs than mountains these days so this would be useful 👍🏻 Edited as I forgot to ask if the display turns off through the night, or do you have to switch it off? Thanks

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Within reason. It's an estimated metric so it will be consistent to give you a good baseline.

@markj3517 3 года назад

Thanks for that. Any flights logged consistently would be good, as it can always encourage me to do more. And I see that the display stays off during the hours you log as your preferred sleep hours, unless you press the button. Great review by you. 👍🏻

@truesf345 Год назад

A Fenix 6s body with the Venu 2 display 🤷🏻‍♂️ it’s what I’m hoping for , basically an Epix s .

@alexeyzilbar5630 3 года назад

Great review!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad you think so!

@RunWithMyDog 3 года назад

Great comparison! I wonder if Garmin would go the Amoled direction in the next Fenix iteration

@rado78231 3 года назад

I honestly hope they don't. AMOLEDs are absolutely amazing for indoor and night-time viewing with crisp colors and deep blacks, but in my opinion they are still severely lacking in direct sunlight to the transflectives. And as the Fenix line is geared more towards outdoor activities, I think the switch won't be a good idea.

@RunWithMyDog 3 года назад

@@rado78231 I guess you're right

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

I'd like to see them innovate with the display and maybe offer a dual layer display so we'd get the best of both worlds. Fingers crossed!

@rado78231 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit that'll actually be an awesome way to do it. Something like the new G-shock?

@RunWithMyDog 3 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit Wow dual layer display! That’s an awesome idea

@wingfoot3a950 Год назад

best Garmin smartwatch review I've seen

@alakeli 2 года назад

Thanks for this great video

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@malmass68 3 года назад

Thanks .. it’s helpful

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Happy to help!

@mikehowerton630 3 года назад

great review!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@khanetor 3 года назад

Thank you for the comparison. Could you comment on the use of the Venu 2 as a gym watch? I am looking for something that can provide workout plan and tracking (without carrying a phone around gym).

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

I'm not much of a gym-goer myself but I think the Venu 2 would work quite well in that environment. It offers the strength training activity profile and you can build custom strength training plans in Garmin Connect. The watch also features a muscle heatmap that can show what you've been working the most. And it has the HIIT profile if you're into that. Pretty neat! Hope that helps.

@alexlocke2868 2 года назад

Would love to see Venu 2 plus VS Epix!!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

Editing it now! Stay tuned!

@vkempen88 3 года назад

Thanks very helpful

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@andrejkleiman4295 3 года назад

IF you have to make a decision, Ticwatch PRO 3GPS vs Garmin Venu 2, which one you would choose?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 года назад

For me? Venu 2 in a heart beat.

@tahadlela3816 2 года назад

Another great comparison vid , i wanna ask u if the venu 2 gps accuracy have the same errors of the fenix 6 , i mean a lot of people are complaining about the fenix 6 having a bad insta pace and overall distance sometimes jump off to more or less 300 meters or so

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

The Venu 2 is pretty similar in terms of GPS performance.

@tahadlela3816 2 года назад

@@ChaseTheSummit ty dave i actually returned my brand new fenix 6 sapphire and i will wait for the fenix 7 , hopefully it get out soon do uhave any idea ? can't wait to see ur review about it tho :)

@ChaseTheSummit 2 года назад

@@tahadlela3816 Your guess is as good as mine. There's certainly a lot of excited people waiting for it!