Garmin
Forerunner 255 Series
Long battery; but wrist HR tracking is inconsistent.

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make the switch. i was going to buy an apple watch series 6 when i decided i wanted a smart watch again as i used to have a series 3, but after realising i wanted something that will actually track my steps, training, calories, sleep etc, i decided on a vivoactive 6. i charge my watch like once a week and the sleep tracking is super accurate ive found. i dont run, i do strength training so i cant speak for the garmin running watches but would recommend anything garmin
I switched this week from Apple to the vivoactive 6. I’m actually more impressed than I expected. It’s lighter on my wrist, I love the circle face, and I haven’t found a single feature of the AW that this watch doesn’t also have (find your phone, primarily!). It offers a huge array of sport options. My favorite features have been unexpected: a morning and evening report that you can customize with the weather, your calendar, sleep report whatever, and the body energy scale. I seriously love this watch!
Just picked up this watch and it’s a great walking watch tho I bought it for a variety of activities.
Ha! Interesting, i found simple round ones like Vivoactive 6 “girly”. (I previously had Apple watch SE)
I just upgraded to the vivoactive 6 from the 4th one and love the improvements. It’s my 3rd vivoactive but I’ve been using them for years. I have zero complaints.
I've had both, and go back and forth quite honestly. I like aspects of both! But I am not really a serious athlete, I exercise to keep moving but I don't run or cycle. When I am using my Garmin (vivoactive 6) I miss the ability to control parts of my phone (music, calls, texts) As others said with the newer model Venu you can do those things.
Garmin
Forerunner 255 Series
Long battery; but wrist HR tracking is inconsistent.

Garmin
Forerunner 955 Series
Best value, clear MIP screen; limited smartwatch features.

Garmin
Fenix 7 Series
Durable, multi-week battery, flashlight; high price, buggy software.
Garmin
Instinct 2 Series
Rugged, solar multi-week battery; bulky, small screen readability issues.

Garmin
Enduro 3
Multi-week solar battery, lightweight; but bulky form factor.

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