Garmin - Venu Sq 2
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Last updated: Dec 10, 2025 Scoring
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"I had a venu sq2 last me a long time. ... It’s still ticking ... I work in automotive so it’s been covered in sweat, grease grime and every cancer causing chemical you can think of."
"Has lasted 3 years and counting"
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"The battery life is measured in days, not hours."
"You know they make amoled screen garmins that last 7-14 days right?"
"My Venu can last more than 4 days with AOD. ... And if I have regular GPS activities, it lasts 2-3 days. ... AW can't last that much even with AOD off. ... I had a Samsung before and without AOD, it would last max 2 days (no activities). With AOD, it would last 10-12 HOURS."
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"Garmin’s GPS tracking for outdoor activity is a little bit better/accurate. ... That’s something to consider if you want to log hikes, bike rides, walking, running etc."
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"I've never had an issue with the pool lengths, you press a button on the side of the watch to record laps and it calculates it for you. ... I can't do flip turns lolol 🤣 and I've been had an issue"
"I have a Venu sq2 and it's fantastic for swimming, it's fully waterproof so I never need to worry about putting it into swim mode and I can record laps and rest times really easily."
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"Great at counting steps"
"Tracking sleep is very useful. I am implementing small changes to improve sleep and the data from the watch is helpful."
"I use the HRM Pro Plus too, and anectodally, have found no discernible difference between what it, and the sensors on my Venu Sq 2 or Fenix 8, reads. Unless I’m doing sprint intervals or something, I find the strap doesn’t offer much over the built-in HR sensor."
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"although it does have less fitness modes than Fitbit which is a shame."
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"but you can’t edit the data fields on that. ... Activities pages were limited. ... the activities data page was limited, only 4 max data points. For backcountry skiing I like knowing distance, current elevation, total ascent, time, and heart rate. For trail running, the same plus pace."
"Not a Venu if you are serious about running. There are running metrics the FRs have that the Venus don't"
"I have a Venu, chosen because I was quite disabled for years and didn't need a lot of fitness features and it is more feminine, but now that I'm up and running again, I'm saving for a forerunner. ... I tell you this because I would be disappointed in your current choice."
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"I came from a broken Venu sq 2 that didn’t last 2 years."
> I’ll have an average workout HR from the strap 134bpm, solar x2 will have 101-110 This is a major deviation, and seems more like a defect in your specific watch than an issue with Garmin’s watches. I use the HRM Pro Plus too, and anectodally, have found no discernible difference between what it, and the sensors on my Venu Sq 2 or Fenix 8, reads. Unless I’m doing sprint intervals or something, I find the strap doesn’t offer much over the built-in HR sensor.
r/Garmin • Are Garmin watches actually worth it? I was surprised by the data. ->If it helps, I used to run in the cold with a Venu Sq 2. Same set-up: two buttons only. So you need to use the touchscreen to scroll through data pages, but you can manually start a new lap using the lower button. With touchscreen-compatible gloves, it’s quite responsive and accurate.
r/Garmin • Is a Garmin F8/FR970 over kill for an average joe? ->Bought a used garmin venu sq 2, only charge around 3 times a month. Had fitbits and Samsung watches for years.
r/C25K • What fitness trackers are we using? ->I got the 255 last week. I came from a broken Venu sq 2 that didn’t last 2 years. I’m very happy with it so far. Loads of features and data that you can enjoy or ignore. I don’t run much these days but am in the gym on their cardio machines and tracking sets on the watch for dumbbells and we bike in the summer outdoors. The screen is bigger but it hasn’t annoyed me. I’m still figuring out having music on it but that’s the only thing. https://preview.redd.it/1p5e327asdse1.jpeg?width=2735&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ad4b219cd990b2a89893c3c78cba2f96b5bb5dbb
r/GarminWatches • Overwhelmed by the options. Help me pick a Garmin watch ->Garmin Venu SQ 2. It’s an entry level Garmin for general fitness and do what you need it to do. Can be found less than $200.
r/crossfit • Seeking HR monitor recommendations - for running and CrossFit ->i have used a venu sq 2 for a year, extensively tracking everything. sleep, runs, lifts, steps etc., it was fun. but i gave it to my dad and don't use a watch anymore, and i honestly feel no difference. only time I feel a difference is when I go for runs and nike running club just doesn't cut it. but I'm okay with that.
r/Fitness_India • Whoop review 24(F) Sedentary lifestyle. I am an influencer so I pretty much stay at home and work from home. I wanted to switch from apple watch to some other tracker and after watching few videos I decide to buy whoop. ->I have a Garmin Venu SQ2 and like it. Body battery is there. I get at least a week of battery and the music version lets me put my own songs on it. I do not use it for anything phone related outside of weather. The one thing that I ran into in tracking at least yoga was that they don't seem to differentiate between postures unless you press one of the buttons. That said, it's more of a "these are your stats over 1 posture" vs "these are your stats over 90". Your body is still reacting the same and I think you can probably go into the Garmin app afterwards and clarify if you'd like. If I'm weight training, I have the capability of specifying exercises, reps, and weights. I used r/privacy to decide which fitness tracker and Garmin, at my time of purchase, seemed to be the best when it came to protecting user info.
r/yoga • Small smartwatch to track pilates/yoga? ->I have a Venu sq2 and it's fantastic for swimming, it's fully waterproof so I never need to worry about putting it into swim mode and I can record laps and rest times really easily. I've had my watch for almost a year now and it's great, although it does have less fitness modes than Fitbit which is a shame.
r/Garmin • Pool swimming killed my Apple Watch, now I want to switch to a Garmin ->I've never had an issue with the pool lengths, you press a button on the side of the watch to record laps and it calculates it for you. I can't do flip turns lolol 🤣 and I've been had an issue
r/Garmin • Pool swimming killed my Apple Watch, now I want to switch to a Garmin ->I just bought a venu sq2 new from Amazon for $250AUD. That's $160USD
r/beginnerrunning • Recommendations for a cheap version of a Garmin watch? ->Yep. I have a garmin venu sq 2. Love it
r/walking • Smart watch recommendations ->I’ve done two marathons, both between 5.5-6 hours finish times. My Garmin Venu Sq 2 lasted all the way round, no battery or connectivity issues
r/firstmarathon • Should I get a garmin for my marathon training? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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