Venu Sq 2

Vivoactive three for just in case my other watches die. They are a venu 2sq and a venu 3. Some days I like having the smaller venu 2sq.

I have it and a couple others. I liked the venu 2 sq but my venu 3 seems to have battery battery life. I use both but usually the venu 3.

I have a venu 2 sq I only recently say the X1. I would strongly consider it for a replacement.

And stairs. I hated that my venu 2 sq didn’t have that.

I have the Garmin Venu SQ 2. Cheap, holds my credit card, gives me the essentials...definitely good enough. 

> 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. 

Bought a used garmin venu sq 2, only charge around 3 times a month. Had fitbits and Samsung watches for years.

Venu sq2, it was on sale haha

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

Venu 2 Square. Small profile, easy to read screen. Looks almost like an iwatch. Plus reasonable price. I do miss the built in altimeter from my last one.