> 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.
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.
Hello! I'm looking for a fitness watch that is accurate and has stable connection with the phone. I used to have the Fitbit Luxe, but that kept on shutting down regularly for no reason, and so bought the Garmin Venu Sq 2. Currently, the Garmin keeps on disconnecting from my phone... so I'm looking to get a new Fitness Watch. I want it to have accurate measures (My Garmin once said that my heart beat was 160bpm, when I measured it with my hand, and it was actually 90bpm), and a stable connection. Any recommendations? Thank you so much for reading this!
I think the best option to go for would be [this](https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Smartwatch-All-Day-Monitoring-Long-Lasting/dp/B0B5VVNJBF?crid=3QHO8EF9EDBC5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qsy679aTQHoHxPJYpDtRCHsag9ppHZRrb7GJn4N9HlwSJN7eYSGMHOfebJfLNNxhHvvFA2VqSU20rJVOG4D2iwIcyirpoDp6xog_2Xl1FJFAbsxNFwxO7E-5QAXC5m1xplooP50ZTjJiv6E15UTYxPg_YP7gp84UReocNI-WyVeTk-wOehcz1fZRd_QECeYdDpOOnTO2UiDuis7OVOQpmIIIvOA_cYtSlsJAH4Ajs6U.AOAgSdKyrZKzNWhH15ddCdps9gss1n08s4a0uXfH2sk&dib_tag=se&keywords=Garmin%2BVenu%2BSq%2B2&qid=1769361919&sprefix=garmin%2Bvenu%2Bsq%2B2%2Caps%2C769&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=grok43-20&linkId=bd5bc6e036f31aae604fa947aa6a78d0&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl), I have been using it for a while now and it works pretty good for me so far. It delivers Android notifications, including Discord and Telegram alerts, and basic quick replies on Android. The Garmin Connect companion app pulls all your data together into detailed trends and insights without mandatory subscriptions. You also get water resistance to 5 ATM, making it safe for swimming or showering, as well as changeable 20 mm straps so you can swap to a style or comfort level you like
I think the best option to go for would be [this](https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Smartwatch-All-Day-Monitoring-Long-Lasting/dp/B0B5VVNJBF?crid=3QHO8EF9EDBC5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qsy679aTQHoHxPJYpDtRCHsag9ppHZRrb7GJn4N9HlwSJN7eYSGMHOfebJfLNNxhHvvFA2VqSU20rJVOG4D2iwIcyirpoDp6xog_2Xl1FJFAbsxNFwxO7E-5QAXC5m1xplooP50ZTjJiv6E15UTYxPg_YP7gp84UReocNI-WyVeTk-wOehcz1fZRd_QECeYdDpOOnTO2UiDuis7OVOQpmIIIvOA_cYtSlsJAH4Ajs6U.AOAgSdKyrZKzNWhH15ddCdps9gss1n08s4a0uXfH2sk&dib_tag=se&keywords=Garmin%2BVenu%2BSq%2B2&qid=1769361919&sprefix=garmin%2Bvenu%2Bsq%2B2%2Caps%2C769&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=grok43-20&linkId=bd5bc6e036f31aae604fa947aa6a78d0&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl), I have been using it for a while now and it works pretty good for me so far. It delivers Android notifications, including Discord and Telegram alerts, and basic quick replies on Android. The Garmin Connect companion app pulls all your data together into detailed trends and insights without mandatory subscriptions. You also get water resistance to 5 ATM, making it safe for swimming or showering, as well as changeable 20 mm straps so you can swap to a style or comfort level you like
weird as the garmin connection with the phone is normally rock solid - the only time it might not be is if you are using a beta os. What phone are you using. if its android the issue is likely with the need to ensure that the connect app is allowed to remain in the background - this is a common issue for connectivity issues with smartwatches connected to android phones - the android os kills the smartwatch app that is running the background causing the disconnection issues.
HR - when you were taking the measurement was that during an activity and were you using the watch to track it - if so what activity.
If it wasn't during an activity that isn't unusual as the watch is a power downed mode, while its still reading continuously its only use a couple of led's - not all of them. And if taking from the watch face or even from the widget glance it may not be the latest reading as they, especially the watch face, only updates at a set periodic frequency. If you want to do this outside of an activity - run the snapshot as the 2 min fully activates the sensor; and or fully open the HR widget and give it a couple of seconds - the reads should become way more accurate.
of course its always possible that you just don''t get on with that sensor - as optical HR sensors are impacted by skin tone, body comp, hair, tats, where you place the device - essential to get it between your wrist bones, how much you tighten the strap, the size and weight of the device (and when tracking an activity the type of activity), no one knows quite how well any one device will work with any one person (its a bit annoying that way - however generally apple, huawei and to a slightly lesser degree garmin sensors tend to work well with most people).
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