I just bought the Vivoactive 5. It has more than enough features for my use. I don't need a mic and speaker because I am literally never without my phone and $300 is already almost above my budget. I do think they should have added the 5th generation heart rate sensor to the Vivoactive 5 though!!!

@rorystorm4284

8 ай бұрын

Sadly, the VA 5 no longer tracks stairs climbed. Both my VA 3 & 4 had this function. Why remove this on latest model? Deal breaker for me. So I'm supposed to cough up another $150? No thanks.

@Xdc5

7 ай бұрын

@@rorystorm4284 I decided to not buy neither VA 5, nor Venu 3 for that reason. Eat that, Garmin! 🖕 I'll go on with my VA 3 instead. Update: I've bought the VA5, as my VA3 HR sensor has gone nuts. I've got a huge discount, paid $235 and it's a good value for money. I don't miss the altimeter, stairs count is not the most important for our fitness

@shamelessplug06

7 ай бұрын

@@rorystorm4284 the stair tracker sucked on VA4.

@lowzyyy

5 ай бұрын

I bought forerunner 255 for 315$. Better watch in my opinion

@paulkline3011

5 ай бұрын

@lowzyyy umm no. I returned Vivoactive 5 and now have Forerunner 265. No way would I buy a 255. No touch screen No watch. 265 is a way better watch than 255 in my opinion.

I think I’m going to get a venu 3. I’ve been pouring over videos and really asking myself what I Liked and hated about the Apple Watches I’ve had and for me it comes down to voice assistant, battery life, and wellness features.

Venu 3 is in the mail - thanks for the great comparison between the two, I'm hyped!

You gave IMHO an excellent comparison of the two. I'm still undecided on which, if either, to buy but appreciate your great review!

Currently have the vivosctive 4 , thanks for the video upgrading to the venu 3 today so excited 🎉

@petertoth3136

2 күн бұрын

@Fitmama232 what are the added benefits? I currently use vivo4

To be honest, these garmin watches no matter what will track the basics for training. Its the other features from watch to watch that separates them. I personally would buy the Forerunner 955 Solar, living in Hawaii, it can be pretty much unlimited battery life, its sunny here for 365 days a year.

The best comparison, very clear. Thank you

Gracias por la comparación tan buena que hiciste, me iré por el vivoactive5

Great video! Very useful and gives the comparison I’ve been after. Can I ask where you got your green strap from please? 😊

Getting the Vivo 5, I was going to get the Venu 3 but this video helped me make my decision .I have my share of expensive heavy watches and honestly I don’t even wear them and they are annoying to have on. My preferences have changed over the years. I prefer light weight watches now. Great review.

Please do a video comparing the Amazfit Balance, Garmin Venu 3

I have a Vivoactive 4 now, I have had it for a few years now. I do watch steps and stairs on my watch besides notifications. As the Vivoactive 5 does not do steps, my only real option is the Venu 3. The voice feature is something I used to have on my Pebble steel that I do miss, so that feature alone is something I would jump towards. The price point is expensive, $450 for a 3-5 year watch (before the battery starts failing), is a lot. I guess I'll be watching around black Friday for a sale.... I do like up to 14 days, vs my 5-6 on my Vivoative 4....

5th generation heart rate sensor, speaker, voice assistant , bigger screen, more memory storage, altimeter, better battery. That is what you pay extra for. I have the Venu 3 and really like these extra features.

@pawezawisza7436

4 ай бұрын

What nobody will tell you: if you need an accurate HR for your training chance are you are running with a strap, and that is always going to be infinitely more accurate than no matter which wrist-based sensor.

Leaning towards vivoactive 5 after this video. Thank you for the comparison!

Thank you for such a detailed and informative video! I currently have a Vivoactive 4s, and now I'm leaning more towards the Venu 3s as it's got an altimeter. I don't care too much for voice assistant and the other calling and texting features, but who knows...I may actually find them quite useful.

This was very good and helpful, love that Garmin is putting AMOLED on everything just about. I am still working on getting my wife onboard to allow me to upgrade y Fenix 6 Pro to the Epix Gen2 Pro. That is the last watch any triathlon should ever have.

I am a recent new subscriber and really enjoy your channel. I was leaning towards the venu3s, but after watching your video and realizing I don't need to pay for items I likely will not appreciate will opt for the vivoactive 5. One question, how does the Vivoactive 5 compare to the Polar Ignite 3 titanium? keep these great video's coming!

Thanks, great comparison video

Thanks. This review answered the q I was wondering. Which is is the Venu 3 really that much better for them to charge 150 more? Got my answer. 🙂

The thing is that just when I was about to buy a garmin, and I was ready for the 265, the Venu 3 came out, so I went for it. I don't need the speaker, neither do I need the assistant -- it's dumb to call for your phone if it's in your pocket anyways, and a couple weeks later, the VA5 came out ! I can only say it's a good business planifacation from Garmin. Now, I don't regret my Venu 3, it looks awesome, and I prefer it over the VA5, which I saw in store and looks rather cheap. But minus 150$ cheap ? I don't know... Watches are somewhat personal items because they stick to your skin and your style, so they've always been priced according to that as well. At the end of the day, buy the one you can afford, but it's true that the VA5 is almost the same one, for much less money...

I am currently mostly focused on strenght trainign and some other casual sports so Vivoactive 5 is the best choice for me, just to track wellness, recovery and record trainings.

Hey Hello from Spain, thanks 4 The comparation! Wich one you preffer..V3 or Huawei watch 4. ????? 😎 Thank U mate!

I agree with you. For Polar, you get the same software on each of their watches.

I bought a Venu3S 2 weeks ago. It's now been returned, locked up several times (had to hold button for 30 secs), then the gesture-on stopped working, then the display suddenly started staying completely dim even with brightness on 100% and auto-brightness off, did a full reset but still broke, so gave up with it.

Finished watching your video for Venu 3 vs. Vivoactive 5 & used your link to purchase the Venu 3 w/discount. Thx!

@ChaseTheSummit

2 ай бұрын

Hope you like it!

@williamnelson9915

2 ай бұрын

I know I will! Your video helped me decide. Apparently you made it prior to the Venu 3 being approved for ECG, but I already read that. Appreciated your input, as well as a chat session with "Play Better", for helping me pull the trigger to make purchase. Kudos!

@rum_xo8398

2 ай бұрын

what discountttt lool may I have a discount? im planning to get the venu 3 💃💃

@williamnelson9915

2 ай бұрын

During my chat session with 'Play Better' the helpful associate provided a code for a discount. Their 10% discount coupon could not be used for a Garmin product but received $25 off with the code provided by associate. Was told it was because of the interest I showed in their company.

Thanks for deciphering it in simple way...extra money can be used for extended warranty...

Do you think Sleep Coach and naps will be added to Fenix 7/Epix watches in a software update ?

At the moment i use 2 Garmin watches the Vívoactive 5 for daily use and the fr 955 Solar for sports

I have the venu 2 plus and don't train. The phone is incredibly useful. If you're carrying something and hit with a call,it's easy to answer without finding your phone

Hey Mate!! How can you compare v3 with amazfit balance? What i like a oot in v3 is showing image in notifitacion and edit the data field on face watch. What is unacceptable ...price and design. I think that garmin with kind of this watch should go more like Huawei design (gt4 prettiest watch on markt) if it has a mip display than is also a propos (mip>amoled) so it is a big difference bettwen this 2? V3 is almost twice expensive than balance.

haha, thanks! Your video is very informative and somehow very funny at the same time

Seems to me that either of these would be a good replacement for my whoop band when that comes up for renewal.

Saw a great video recently comparing the vivo 5 with the Garmin Epix Pro a d the limited differences for most use cases was astounding. For a typical user, the Vivo 5 is more than enough. Considering the difference in price is $700 (give or take) is mind blowing.

Not sure why Garmin on the black version add a grey button on it. Someone said the buttons when pressed on the Venu felt mushy is it the same on the vivoactive 5?

Thanks for another great review. Just need a better everday/fitness watch for the Mrs and the Vivoactive 5 wins.

Is it worth to pay almost 2x for v3 or balance is batter?b+: design ,better menu, price v3 +: Spotify, image in notifitacion, redshift. What us your feeling and what you will prefer more?

How does the venu do with handing off calls to AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones!

may I ask, when you got out running alone for a long day, do you bring some kind of SOS equipment for an emergency? Thanks, keep the reviews coming, Awesome.

@ChaseTheSummit

8 ай бұрын

Depends on the situation. If I'm in the mountains alone I bring a Garmin Inreach Mini or Messenger. If I'm more local, or I'm running a race that's supported I leave it behind but I always have my phone. Thanks for watching!

@dccd3237

8 ай бұрын

i’m pretty sure it has a safety feature built into it right so that you can be tracked if you’re out on a hike or somewhere else your emergency contacts can get your information.

I recently got myself a Vivoactive 5 after using a Vivosmart 4 for several years. Unfortunately the VS4 stopped working correctly (I assume my altimeter is broken as walking on flat plain tracked 100+ flights of stairs, plus my sleep was barely tracked as it registered huge movements while sleeping - and I didn't change my overall movement during the night/sleep). I wanted to get the Venu 3 because of the altimeter, but even the Vivoactive 5 was too overpriced for my budget, so I settled with the VA5. I like the new functions of the VA5 with the recentness of it, but I do miss the altimeter. Is there a way to get an upgrade, similar to the heartrate band? Like, a little module you can pin to your clothes or whatever that tracks flights of stairs taken as well as the height I climb during indoor climbing/bouldering? Also, one that is compatible with Garmin watches or at least the Garmin Connect app? Thanks in advance for any suggestions ☺️

@p_t02

3 ай бұрын

How's the strenghth of the vibration motor on VA5?

Venu 3 vs forerunner 265 animated workouts, and fitness coaching - do they differ much?

I have a sort of a unique question, if anyone can clarify - So, I have a smartwatch like Venu 3 for example - I pair it to my personal phone (Android) and install their app, and just use the watch normal, let it track whatever. But while at work, I'd like to connect it to my work phone (iOS) to take calls or see notifications. When it's connected to my work phone, will the health tracking start all over again or will it continue as it is?

Garmin truly throwing everything at the wall! One funny (to me…) observation is that in your Suunto 9 Peak Pro review you have beef with Suunto’s multipurpose back button but don’t mind it so much with Garmin?

@ChaseTheSummit

8 ай бұрын

You're not wrong. I guess it's just a bit different because these watches are designed for "casual / every day smartwatch stuff" while the Suunto 9 Peak is a dedicated outdoor centric watch. With the Suunto I want the button presses to be super reliable and no guess work while on the Venu3 / Vivoactive most of your interactions happen on the touch screen. Of course, this is just my personal opinion!

Thanks for the comparison. And yeah, wow their market segmentation is a disaster.

@PedroPrego

8 ай бұрын

There is a bigger likelihood for people to switch products for one with the same name. Data mining...

Wouldn’t the venu 2s be the better buy? It’s currently the same price as the vivoactive 5.

Does the Vivoactive 5 work as a Golf GPS like the Venu 3? Thanks!

thank you

Ugh! This was a very informative and factual video comparing both of the watches I'm looking at. I still cannot decide between the two. Garmin needs to get their act together and just simplify everything. Why are there so many choices?!

@ChaseTheSummit

4 ай бұрын

I seriously wish Garmin had less options. It would be far less confusing if they had like 3 product lines with 2 options each for Running, Wellness, and Outdoors. But... that's not the case. Both are great choices. I prefer the Venu 3 but of course it's a bit more money!

Just bought the Venu 3s! Coming from an Apple Watch series 4, honestly the battery life and slew of better performing sensors already sold me haha. Including gps? Count me in. But I am a maximalist and I want to get the stairs climbed stats so venu it is.😂

I really want to try each of these. "Watching" your video so I don't have to. Thanks super nerd!

@jigarjhon23

7 ай бұрын

You also KZreadr bro

Is the venu heart rate and sleep tracking accurate?

what map is used at 13:30 it looks crazy good

I have Venu 3 and Epix 2, two completely different watches that are good in their own ways. Venu 3 focuses on health while Epix 2 is for long walks with maps.

So, do you think that the 255 is a better deal since it has some navigation too? I will be using the watch for trails and gym workouts.

@m.topfer

8 ай бұрын

If you don't need the watch to look great but you want to use it for exercise, go with Forerunner series or for example Coros Pace 2/3. Both have breadcrumb navigation with is sufficient for navigation and they are cheaper.

Does garmin usually have a sale on Black Friday? Currently looking for a new smart watch but I’m not sure if I should wait for the Black Friday sale

@ChaseTheSummit

7 ай бұрын

On certain models occasionally

are the golf metrics the same ?

Thanks for this comparison. Could you tell me if any of these watches have an Inline skating sports profile? Thanks!

@sorchahennessysilke354

3 ай бұрын

I checked for you on vivo 5 and it has a selection for ice skating

@jagodapieniazek7305

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Unfortunately ice skating is not the same as inline skating that you perform around the city :/

Paid $249 (sale) for Garmin Vivoactive 5, for most it's a no-brainer.

Hi, whats the watch face you're using on the 'Vivoactive 5' please

@ChaseTheSummit

8 ай бұрын

It comes pre-installed on the Vivoactive.

Will vivoavtive 5 be too small for guy to use?

Price not being a factor, would you choose one of these over the amazfit balance? Great comparison review.

@IAMMIKEO

8 ай бұрын

Amazfit heart rate monitors are trash

@halannhiga9284

8 ай бұрын

@@IAMMIKEOthat’s what I’ve heard but mostly regarding their older sensors. The new sensor seems to be better but I’ll wait until someone Ann in-depth accuracy review.

@ChaseTheSummit

8 ай бұрын

That's a tough call and it kind of brings me to the "final thoughts" section of my balance review. It's all about the ecosystem and data. The Garmin's have proven to be reliable and provide useful data with tools like Body Battery, and the new Sleep Coach function. Generally speaking I've had more consistent data and more accuracy when it comes to GPS and HR data on Garmin devices. That said, I do really like the Amazfit Balance. It's proven to be one of their more accurate devices BUT you do accept the rather inaccurate data provided in the Zepp app with inconsistent sleep data, and of course the training tools being sort of all over the place (VO2 Max, Training Load, etc...) in my experience at least. For the price, the Balance is pretty amazing but I'd take the Venu 3 over it if price weren't a factor.

@halannhiga9284

8 ай бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks for the reply. That helps make my decision a lot easier.

The 965 and Epix/Fenix can do it all.

Good value for money = Vivoactive 5. I love my new watch 💪💪

@p_t02

3 ай бұрын

How's the strength of the vibration motor in VA5?

So, just to be clear, the Vivoactive 5 does NOT have a speaker or mic. So, no alarms, 'Find Your Device' etc.

Venue 3 and vivoactive 5 does not show active calories during a workout on any data screen. Tried the connectiq data screens as well. The forerunner 265 and 965 has this option. Even the Apple Watch 7 had this option

@slowzu512

Ай бұрын

Does the forerunner 255 has this feature? Cause i really want to buy it

If only the Vivoactive 5 was larger. This is my only reason to go for the Venu 3...

Throw me in the group annoyed they don’t have readiness and load and all that in the venu. I think it looks super nice, and works better as a smart watch throughout the day but I can’t use it to train so meh. Wish the epix had a mic and voice assistant being the top of the line model

Man every time I learn about a new garmin it makes my first garmin a harder choice ! 😭I just want to track my runs, swims and hikes with the really great maps for races.

@maxiynacho

8 ай бұрын

Forerunner 965

@feel.the.need.

8 ай бұрын

Even the forerunner 265 will be more than you ever thought you wanted

@maxiynacho

8 ай бұрын

@@feel.the.need. but it doesn’t have maps, right?

@Dekn33s

8 ай бұрын

@@feel.the.need. @maxiynacho thanks for the suggestions! For that price point, would you suggest the FR745 or FR955 solar? I had my mind on an instinct 2x solar, and they are about the same price.

@ted363636

8 ай бұрын

@@Dekn33s 955 is a lot better watch and it has maps

I both hate and love Garmin at the same time. Too many models, it's insane to choose. Most are really great. But there aren't enough niches for all of them. Each has their own "sub OS" with software features that could be supported on other models as well.

Is it possible to get WhatsApp/sms/Outlook/Facebook/Tiktok and Instagram notifications on the Venu 3? And how many apps can i download on this watch? Thank you.

@kooijbas

6 ай бұрын

The watch just shows all your phone notifications.

Can training readiness apply to strength traning ?

@ChaseTheSummit

7 ай бұрын

Yes, it does

For me, this is replacing a whoop, so the next gen heart rate sensor and altitude sensor are worth it.

I think these 2 wearables are definitely targeted at the everyday smart watch user. Perhaps an alternative to the apple watch series. Casual gym goers & occasionally parkrunners. They provide a less intensive insight to wellness rather than the plethora of running dynamics on a forerunner

@brucelin5842

7 ай бұрын

If I only use for gym on road running sometimes which Watch should I get ?

Hey, im thinking about upgrading my venu1 to venu3, but i am wondering if they have improved the gesture detection in venu 3...on venu 1, it takes like 3 seconds for display to turn on after you raise your hand. Its very annoying. Does it still happen on venu3? Thanks

@jasonlevine2430

8 ай бұрын

I can't speak to the Venu 3, but on my 2 year old Venu 2 there's only a slight delay (like a half second or less).

@jelly-baby

8 ай бұрын

I have the venu 3s, by the time I look at my upturned wrist, the display is on, definitely not more than a second

@Argcz

8 ай бұрын

Thanks guys :) I guess they did improve it over time

I bought the Venu 3S last week upgrading from the Venu 2Plus. But called Garmin 2days later to RTN for the Venu 3 as I felt it was just too small in comparison. But wanted the soft gold bezel and other colors of 3S and wish they had more color choices for the Venu 3. Despite limited choices I selected white option & ordered the 3 today and can’t wait for it to arrive in 2days. Other pain point is the bezel size, wish they’d stuck with same 42mm size of the 2Plus which used a 20” band. Now have to go to 22” band for the V3 and none of my extra colored 20” bands will work. Also seems like the band was thinner on the 3S and shorter and I have small wrist. Noticeably different to me. Great content by the way! Thanks for the insight.

Didn’t hear him mention the fact that the venu3 has a blood oxygen sensor. Feels like an oversight, but I may have missed it

@ChaseTheSummit

5 ай бұрын

They both have SPO2 sensors. The main difference is the Vivoactive 5 is the older generation 3 sensor while the Venu 3 has the latest Gen 5 sensor with ECG and skin temperature tracking on board.

Can you use these for swim training?

@ChaseTheSummit

27 күн бұрын

Yes

Such a shame neither has the training readiness function :(

@m.topfer

8 ай бұрын

Yes, Garmin attempt for market segmentation is so frustrating

I only have a Garmin NavigationSystem but I do not have a Garmin watch, I don't know why I watch the whole video? Maybe it was interesting.

Vivoactive 4 has the altimeter and not the 5... I chose the Venu 3 only because of that feature

Garmins either/or approach REALLY grinds my gears. How hard is it to put wellnes and running/biking features into the same watch at a reasonable price point? Their marketong strategy is to always leave users unfulfilled with their choice, because they're always missing some features. You're an outdoor person who also plays tennis? Too bad, the instinct 2 doesnt support that! You want advanced wellness features on a forerunner? No way a runner will care about his wellness. /s The list goes on. I refuse getting a new garmin watch until there is a substantial upgrade over my old one and not that rubbish which always leaves you wanting.

Is there a water eject function on the speaker of V3?

Can both of them connect to a Bluetooth headset??

@ChaseTheSummit

8 ай бұрын

Yes

@AhhhSukeSuke

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, was wondering the sane thing lpl

Will venu3 be suitable for strength training?

@ChaseTheSummit

7 ай бұрын

Yup

@fbombtehgr3at

7 ай бұрын

But did they improve the only half decent / half sucky software for Strength activities? I got frustrated having to enter the weights I lifted set after set...

@brucelin5842

2 ай бұрын

@@fbombtehgr3at will amazefit balance better?

The good old upsell. Just buy the Epix/Fenix and you are good to go. That it is their tactic. Just buy the most expensive thing because we need all of your money.

@jasonlevine2430

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, but inexplicably they don't have a speaker/mic. So no phone/assistant capabilities, and perhaps more importantly, no audio alerts, etc. For the price they charge for those watches, that's inexcusable.

@mysos444

8 ай бұрын

@@jasonlevine2430 You are right and that makes their entire offering even more baffling. I honestly forgot that somehow Epix line doesn't have a mic and speaker.

@texasjmd

8 ай бұрын

Good point. I just bought an Epix a couple of weeks ago. Got it on sale for $700. So that makes me angry that it can’t do voice assistant like the less expensive Venue 3.

@janeyarnold5483

8 ай бұрын

It’s because these are newer

@jasonlevine2430

8 ай бұрын

@@texasjmd $700 is still a great deal. That's a terrific device. I just think Garmin divides it's customers into 2 boxes: serious athletes and fitness/wellness focused. They assume the serious athletes don't want certain smart features that should be on a device at that price point. They should at least offer it at a more expensive option. And they don't think the fitness/wellness folks want the enhanced training data. I love my Venu2 and prefer Garmin to apple or Samsung for watches. But they have to get a handle on their market fragmentation

Why wouldn't they differentiate these with MIP+solar vs AMOLED screen is beyond me. Even if I wanted to upgrade my wife's VA4 I wouldn't because VA5 requires gesture to see anything in sunlight and doesn't have a barometer. Garmin is becoming ridiculous, they release more and more generic AMOLED watches but instead of adding something, they strip them of basic functions :/ They loose loyal customers and will fail miserably when AW users who switched will eventually miss full connectivity and ecosystem integration.

@ChaseTheSummit

8 ай бұрын

I think the answer is simple. In the "daily fitness tracker / smartwatch" segment people don't want a MIP display. I can confirm this by the thousands of KZread comments I get from people disappointed by displays in their COROS, Suunto or Garmin Fenix watches. Most users want AMOLED while a small percentage still want MIP for more active pursuits. Love it or hate it, AMOLED is likely the future.

@funnyberries4017

7 ай бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit Booooo! I'm just a regular dude, and I love the MIP!

My man listens to AVOID. Nice.

@ChaseTheSummit

4 ай бұрын

The best running/workout song is “Flashbang!”

@snoboarder4393

4 ай бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit Definitely a solid choice. Admittedly I am partial to Pump It - Electric Callboy

I‘m missing recovery time and training status and effect for that price. It doesn‘t bring me to garmin from my Apple Watch. The Venu 3 is nearly a plastic device. It‘s a bit overpriced.

@ChaseTheSummit

8 ай бұрын

You still get the basic "Recovery Time" on both the Venu 3 and Vivoactive 5 but it's missing the more advanced stuff like Training Status , Load, Readiness, ect... I agree. It's a bit frustrating how those features are always left out. I do think the Venu 3 is a great Apple Watch alternative though and it comes with a lot more "wellness/sport" features out of the box rather than needing 3rd party apps to do a lot of that on the Apple Watch.

@m.topfer

8 ай бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit I don't understand why they can't add these functions at least to Venu. That would be a nice differentiator between Vivoactive and Venu series. The fact that you don't get almost any advanced garmin stuff on 450USD watch is just unacceptable. How much should it cost to get a good-looking watch with SW features that they've already developed for their Forerunner series? Is 450USD really not enough?

@brucelin5842

7 ай бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit do u think training readiness and training effect is important for weightlifting in the gym?

@brucelin5842

7 ай бұрын

Coz I’m thinking of getting the 965 over the venu3 for traning effect in that regards , do u think I should do it? But at the same time I have sleeping problem, does venu3 have accurate sleeping detection? Can it really improve your sleeping ?

@m.topfer

7 ай бұрын

I don''t do weightlifting so I can't help in that regard. For sleeping info I'd recommend "The Quantified Scientist" YT channel but I don't know if he reviewed these models. In general I wouldn't read to much into the reported phases of sleep etc. but global metrics like body battery etc. can quite well capture how effective was the sleep overall. I'd guess that there are so many other factors, that you will not notice the difference between FR965 and Venu3 (if both are comfortable enough to sleep with) - journaling, analysis of your activity before sleep etc. will play much bigger role than the model of the watch on your journey to improving sleep. Don't expect too much and without other methodological approach the watch itself won't improve your sleep. It's just one of the tools.

Thanks for the detailed comparison. I've had a Venu 2 for 2 years and am undecided about upgrading. I don't think the VA5 is an upgrade from the V2 - it's basically the same HW though the VA5 does have some nice SW upgrades (the sleeping coach, nap detection, recovery time, HRV status, etc.). Clearly, those SW enhancements can be added to the V2, but I don't think Garmin will do that. So, the choice for someone like me if I don't want to upgrade every year or 2, is to stick with a device that has the capability to have SW features added but Garmin will not support, or pony up at least $300 to get those features on a very similar device. As for the V3, there are some big HW differences - the speaker and microphone along with the phone/assistant features and the upgraded HR sensor. That's big, especially since the HW sensor is capable of supporting ECG (but hasn't yet received regulatory approval). So, my dilemma is really do I stick with a company that forces me to upgrade every couple of years to get the latest SW (even when my device can handle the SW upgrade) or do I go elsewhere. I get it that if Garmin updated the V2 they'd cannibalize sales of the VA5 for sure, and perhaps a bit for the V3, but isn't it better for them to reward loyal customers rather than have them thinking of jumping to another company?

@Aholliman0

8 ай бұрын

I'm in a similar boat as you. My venu 2 battery is lasting half what it used to with features turned off to save battery. I've been looking at coros pace 3, maybe apex pro 2, garmin 955. I can't decide.

@jasonlevine2430

8 ай бұрын

@@Aholliman0 get in touch with Garmin support. I was having a similar battery issue at the 2 year mark. They swapped it out for a refurbished Venu 2 about a month ago and it's like brand new. Battery lasts great.

@m.topfer

8 ай бұрын

The SW support is exactly the reason why I've left Garmin. I was frustrated that they don't support even pretty expensive watches (400+USD) for long and that I would upgrade just for SW features. Switched to Coros from Forerunner series and I'm never going back. But I don't know what is a good alternative with long SW support for more lifestyle oriented Garmin watches.

@jasonlevine2430

8 ай бұрын

@@m.topfer That's good to know, but unfortunate. I definitely need the AMOLED screen since I found the MiP screen to dim to read inside. And the battery life is essential. That pretty much rules everyone else out. Other than the lack of meaningful SW updates the Garmin watch and app is tremendous. Oh well. Good luck with the Coros!

@7_Kingz

4 ай бұрын

Considering the wear and tear on other components, opting for a brand new watch is the safest choice.

I wonder if Garmin has noticed that there are at least a dozen videos like this comparing the Venu 3 and Vivoactive 5 asking why do both of these exist. I have owned the Vivoactive 4 since 2020 and it fits most of my needs, but the improved HRM (with potential ECG support), jet lag, and altimeter would push me to Venu 3. I just have a hard time with the $150 price uplift. Even $399 would be more reasonable IMO.

@funnyberries4017

7 ай бұрын

I have a vivoactive 3. Instead of paying an arm and a leg to upgrade, I just got a chest strap on amazon for $30. So when I go for a run I slip on the chest strap, and for the rest of the day I don't mind if the HR isn't super super super accurate. The chest strap is a no name brand, but when connected to the watch it puts all the info onto garmin connect.

@leemclaren2518

7 ай бұрын

Waiting on black Friday to pick up venu 3s for my girlfriend. Iv owned a fenix 7 for a year now and it's overkill for what I need but as keen hiker the small differences of accurate mapping, altimeter and a couple days battery life with GPS mode is what I need in a watch.

@tkozikow

7 ай бұрын

@@leemclaren2518 do you really think that there will be deals? I would expect fire sale prices on the older Vivoactive and Venu models like they had during Prime Days a couple of weeks ago.

@leemclaren2518

7 ай бұрын

@@tkozikow not thru Garmin I don't think but other ways of buying for me. Black Friday could be an option with coupons..and like you say. Even £50 off is a good price. Option of setting up a catalogue/credit purchase over here could be a way of saving money also. Not in any rush right now as it's an Xmas gift idea but even if the venu 2s goes on a bit sale coming under £200 I'd maybe pick that up.

1:09 ain’t no way bruh ik that exact house idk if ur in the same town as me or if ur just running in my town but Ik exactly where that is 💀

@ChaseTheSummit

5 ай бұрын

Where are ya from?

@TheDrunkenPickle

5 ай бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit Tewksbury mass I swear that house looks just like one I go by basically every day lol

I am happy with my Venu 2. Not planning a new purchase for the foreseeable future.

You started by saying the watches are almost the same. Hardly, Venu 3 had bunch more stuff. And you missed the ECG on Venu 3.

@ChaseTheSummit

6 ай бұрын

ECG wasn’t available on the Venu 3 at the time of filming this video. It was added via firmware after the fact.

@theartificialsociety3373

6 ай бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit oh, ok I see. Thanks for clarifying. But Garmin seems to be making great watches. I had gotten so swept up in Apple universe that I didn’t given Garmin a look. Thanks for studying all the various watches.

The sleep tracking on my Fenix 6 pro and instinct 2 is laughable, I have a 2 year old that wakes up every few hours, Garmin… 93 sleep score. 🙄😬😊

@ChaseTheSummit

8 ай бұрын

It's gotten much better on these newer models but it will vary from person to person.

Tired. We get tired of the same old phone...I upgraded from the Apple 8 to the 15 at Thanksgiving. I've had the Vivoactive 3 for three years now. There's nothing wrong with it, but as time passes, Garmin economizes, functions get upgraded and certainly the Vivoactive 5 screen is amazingly better looking than the 3. I was tired of the 3 and it's time to upgrade to the 5. For as often as things get better, faster and more colorful, I'm entirely happy with these new upgrades.

At 0:15, you state "one shouldn't exist", but then fail to follow up pon that statement and specify which you think is superfluous.

'why don't they have the same features if the hardware supports it?' Because they can make more money by selling you two watches, or a watch that's effectively the same as one of them, with the features of both. Can't all be pro consumer (and simple) like Coros...

6:30 the benefits having a barometric altimeter is that I had to return two Garmin Forerunner 255 in less than 2 year because both after 10 month showed that I was at the top of the Everest or in the Mariana Trench. All running data were messed up

@ChaseTheSummit

3 ай бұрын

Strange, I've heard that can occur if the barometer opening/port becomes blocked with debris.

@hornetluca

3 ай бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit I know right and I tried to clean it as it was written in the Garmin website but it didn't work.

no ECG app on the vivoactive 5. 5/10 review

@ChaseTheSummit

4 ай бұрын

Correct. It’s a budget device so it’s lacking that sensor.

so essentially the vivoactive 5 is a better venu 2 with venu 3 features?

Otherwise I would go for Vivoactive 5, but as a big dude, the size 45mm looked way more natural when tried them both on.