Garmin Venu® SQ - Music Smartwatch

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The Garmin Venu sq Music Edition Black Slate is an all-in-one smartwatch designed for runners and fitness buffs alike. This model features Garmin's exclusive Pulse Ox2 technology, which lets you monitor your blood oxygen levels throughout the day. The Venu sq Music Edition also includes built-in storage for up to 500 songs, and a battery life of up to six days between charges. With its slim and lightweight design, you'll barely feel a thing on your wrist while wearing it. On top of that, it offers other features like activity tracking, water resistance, Garmin Coach, and Bluetooth connectivity for tracking your activities and connecting to other devices. It comes with a variety of interchangeable bands that you can customize according to your style and preference. Finally, the color display and touchscreen make it easy to check your stats on the go. Whether you're looking for a versatile, stylish, and reliable fitness companion, the Garmin Venu sq Music Edition Black Slate is a great choice.

$149.99

$249.99

Up to 40% off

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Includes music streaming via Bluetooth

• Built-in GPS for tracking workouts and fitness progress

• Preloaded fitness apps and activity profiles

• Drill down into workouts with Garmin Coach

• Automatically syncs with the Garmin Connect app

• Access to the Garmin Pay contactless payment feature

• Includes an adjustable silicone band for a comfortable fit

• Displays notifications from your phone

Cons:

• Battery life isn’t the longest

• Garmin Connect app can be glitchy at times

• Limited color options available

• Can be difficult to perform transactions with the Garmin Pay feature

• Activity tracking not as accurate as other devices

Who Should Buy

Should Buy:

• People who want an all-in-one activity, lifestyle and sport tracker

• People who want to listen to music hands-free

• People who want built-in GPS and health tracking

• People who want a stylish smartwatch

Should Not Buy:

• People who are not looking for an all-in-one activity, lifestyle and sport tracker

• People who already have a device for music playback

• People who are not looking for built-in GPS and health tracking

• People who do not want a smartwatch

Features/Specs

• 1.2" display

• Battery Life: Up to 6 days in smartwatch mode & up to 14 hours in GPS & music mode

• Music Storage & Controls: Store & play up to 500 songs from your computer or music streaming services & control the music playing from your smartwatch

• On-Device Activities: 54 predefined sports profiles for tracking your activities

• Advanced Metrics: Includes advanced training insights, such as lactate threshold, and altitude acclimation

• Smart Features: Smart notifications, Garmin Pay™, LiveTrack, music controls, and more

• Water rating: 5 ATM (50 meters) rating

• Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi, and 3-axis compass, gyroscope, and barometric altimeter