@@AlwaysYellFore i'm really pleased so far, for the price you pay you get a good smart watch. It does everything and more you want from a watch. The gps is accurate, and you can adjust oiption in the watch it self but also with the 2 apps that come with the watch. I can recommend the watch !
Thanks Des for the great review. I'm looking forward to your follow up video comparing it to the Venu 2 as I'm currently trying to decide between the two.
Ahhh, nearly perfect, the screen refresh could be better/quicker for a smoother experience. I'd trade some battery life for that. The music version and the ability to listen to music/podcasts without your phone sounds good.
Very nice review. I wasn't aware there was a new version until I got an email announcement from Garmin and immediately came to your channel to see if you would be reviewing it. I had tried the original put ended up returning it because I still felt my Vivoactive 4 was better in almost every regard. However, the SQ 2 looks much better. Does it still take the same wrist band straps? And when they say 17% larger screen, is it really that noticeable the screen is larger?
@@DesFit Thanks for clarifying. The lack of stair climbing tracking / hiking makes me stick with my Vivoactive 4. If Garmin releases a Vivoactive 5 and a Venu 3, that will be a much tougher choice but I'm going to have to pass on this one and stick with what I have that's still working well.
i like your very detailed review. But can you also do reviews on the compatible watch faces that is suitable for different types of sports activities ? there are so many watch faces available but most of them are junk.. thx
Do you have a review comparing with the venu 2 I am undecided on what one to go for, currently in UK there is only £30 difference in price, venue 2 being slightly more expensive
Hello may I ask if I can use this one for hiking? If so what activity should I choose since there are no hiking in the activity options. Thank you so much
I'm thinking of switching from fitbit to garmin. Does this watch show notifications from other apps such as snapchat/insta/Kik etc like the fitbit does? Or is it just texts
Hi Des, great videos. My old vivoactive 3 has given me great service but it's getting old. I like it's ability to keep track of my climbs/descents when cycling. Would the GPS accuracy of the Sq2 be able to do something similar? Or the lack of Altitude sensor would be felt here?
How about walking or running indoor with treadmill? In my sq2, there is an different distance with my treadmill counter. How to solve this problem? thank u
You can track runs manually using the lap key but it won't separate out the downhills from the time spent on the chairlift automatically like one of their watches with an altimeter. However, you could press the lap key for both uphill and downhill sections. Hope that helps. Thanks!
Awesome review. I am thinking of buying it for my gf bday, but in doubt withing SQ 2, Venu 2S or Vivoactive 4/4s..She has Fitbit Versa 3 atm. any suggestions ? 😊
It's the same display technology but I don't think they are utilizing quite as much as the Venu 2 where the Venu 2 has animations and such. May be a balance of battery life since it's a smaller device.
I've thought about getting this kinda watches for years but I always feel that Im paying for something I wont be able to use in it's entirety or else I'll have battery for a day or two and that's nonsense.
Hello. Great review. I have a question. I noticed in the music screen where it shows Spotify and Deezer, etc... then it shows "Add Provider"....do you know if LiveOne, a.k.a Slacker Radio can be added? Thanks!
Des does the Venu Sq 2 have the new Training Rediness metric? In reference to this do you have a listing or know where to find a listing of what watches have what metrics they use? I like the new health metric and also curious what other watches have this metric as well? Thanks!
Check the specs on Garmin's own website. The Venu line doesn't have any advanced training metrics (Training Status, HRV Status, Training Readiness etc.).
If I want accurate sleep tracking, heart rate, contactless pay, and body battery type feature should I get this, Venu 2 or the Galaxy Watch 4? I'm not an athlete but want to start excercising plus take care of my general health. Thanks
Vivoactive 5 or Venu Sq2 (music edish) if screen-form is not a deal-breaker? There is a bout 70$~ difference between the two (where I live) the Vivoactive 5 being the more expensive one. How sluggish does the refresh rate on the Sq2 feel? Is it really annoying? @DesFit
Thanks for the review. The HR tracking is worth the price. Floor climbing and not cycling is a part of my fitness routine. So, this watch is a NO for me.
Both would be accurate but the 255 provides much more training, recovery, and performance feedback. Plus it’s much easier to use during sports having a 5 button interface.
From a high level a lot of the topics I cover in this video (ua-cam.com/video/ryH-y0sMccI/v-deo.html) are applicable but the Venu Sq 2 doesn't have an altimeter and there are a lot of new running features that are releasing with WatchOS9 for the Apple Watch like wrist based running power. When watch OS9 is officially released, I'll have a comprehensive video covering the differences. Thanks!
Hi Dev, does sq 2 support strength training? Or is there any garmin watch good for strength training? I looking a watch to replace my coros pace 2 which has very good muscle heat map. Thanks
Hello Des, I have a question about the music options, because I haven't seen you press the other music providers in the video, what other music providers can be added other than Spotify,deezer, Amazon music, and phone? Thanks
Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer are the options currently available on the Venu Sq 2. iHeartRadio made an appearance on the Forerunner 645 Music, vivoactive 3 Music, and Fenix 5 series but hasn't come back for some reason or another. Thanks!
what about sleep tracking? garmin venu sq sleep tracking is quite shit.... I used to have fitbit before it, and it even could see my day naps, and really accurate sleep, while venu sq can't see day naps, and also it thinks that when I lay down in bed I fall to sleep immediately, while fitbit could understand that im not sleeping, and just scrolling in my phone...
The Venu 2 has a hiking profile and then trail running is available on most of their Forerunner series and higher, most likely due to the lack of altimeter.
I just ordered the Garmin Venu SQ 2 thank you for uploading this video, it feels like I made the right decision
What's the verdict 4 months later? I'm considering buying one
@@AlwaysYellFore i'm really pleased so far, for the price you pay you get a good smart watch. It does everything and more you want from a watch. The gps is accurate, and you can adjust oiption in the watch it self but also with the 2 apps that come with the watch. I can recommend the watch !
My Sq is still going strong! Great to see an upgrade to the square form factor.
Glad to hear it’s going strong!
Thanks Des for the great review. I'm looking forward to your follow up video comparing it to the Venu 2 as I'm currently trying to decide between the two.
Thanks Bill. Coming up soon!
I was going to mention the same
Ahhh, nearly perfect, the screen refresh could be better/quicker for a smoother experience. I'd trade some battery life for that. The music version and the ability to listen to music/podcasts without your phone sounds good.
Fabulous review! Really informative and interesting from start to finish.
Thanks!
Incredible reviews, great data! Thank you for the effort
Happy to help. Thanks!
I hit the like button before watching Des;)
Boom! Thanks! :)
So do I. 😊
Thanks so much!
So do I
😄 I just did the same thing.
I just cant wait for the Venu 3 in all honesty, thats most likely going to be my next upgrade from my current watch since it will be a few gens newer.
Great review! I'm still thinking to go for this or venu 2, but either one I will miss the morning report on forerunner.
Great job as always, Des!
Thanks John! Hope all is well!
@@DesFit Doing great Des!
Great to hear!
Waiiting for your galaxy watch 5 pro review! Cheers 🤘
Coming soon!
Wow. Thanks for the detailed review. Am excited to go running right now but will start from tmro
Did you start?
@@DaraulHarris i said tomorrow
Great video, Des! Love your timely updates. I don't think that this new watch is going to de-throne my 7X solar sapphire...
Haha no way of course
Glad to provide the info, Brad! Glad you are enjoying your watch 👍
Just ordered this for my Wife.
Hope she enjoys her watch! Thanks!
Awesome Vid Des! You’re smashing these videos out 🤣 I’m Still waiting to review the Enduro 👏🏽👊🏽
You may have missed it! ua-cam.com/video/f7j8MrA1z5c/v-deo.html 👍 Thanks!
What an upgrade over the first one. Dont be afraid to go a little deep in some parts of the interview into the. Technical stuff. It is interesting.
Thanks Desmond. Another great review.
It’s just Des but thanks
Thanks for the review!
You’re welcome!
Hi, I believe it’s now an exact copy of the venu 2, but in a square form. I was honestly hoping it will be more towards the venu 2 plus!
The Venu 2 has an altimeter, a few more sport profiles, as well as more animations 👍
@@DesFit thanks a lot 😊👍
Very nice review. I wasn't aware there was a new version until I got an email announcement from Garmin and immediately came to your channel to see if you would be reviewing it. I had tried the original put ended up returning it because I still felt my Vivoactive 4 was better in almost every regard. However, the SQ 2 looks much better. Does it still take the same wrist band straps? And when they say 17% larger screen, is it really that noticeable the screen is larger?
The display is noticeably larger (notice the Garmin logo is not there on the Venu Sq 2). Same straps as the original Venu Sq 2. Thanks!
@@DesFit Thanks for clarifying. The lack of stair climbing tracking / hiking makes me stick with my Vivoactive 4. If Garmin releases a Vivoactive 5 and a Venu 3, that will be a much tougher choice but I'm going to have to pass on this one and stick with what I have that's still working well.
Is it fine for open water swimming?
How to get such data screen shown at 6:01 ,
They have changed how the app looks now so the data summary page will look different
Great review!! Does it have vo2max measurements?
i like your very detailed review. But can you also do reviews on the compatible watch faces that is suitable for different types of sports activities ? there are so many watch faces available but most of them are junk.. thx
Sort of part of the issue is that there are so many watch faces out there. Kind of a gigantic rabbit hole.
Do you have a review comparing with the venu 2 I am undecided on what one to go for, currently in UK there is only £30 difference in price, venue 2 being slightly more expensive
Hello may I ask if I can use this one for hiking? If so what activity should I choose since there are no hiking in the activity options. Thank you so much
I have the problem with the Garmin Venu SQ 2 Music that when I listen to music with headphones, the connection sometimes gets bad?
How to setup always on display mode?
great review, i am a senior who wishes to just keep heart rate showing, is there a way to do this all day long? thank you and awesome presentation !
I'm thinking of switching from fitbit to garmin. Does this watch show notifications from other apps such as snapchat/insta/Kik etc like the fitbit does? Or is it just texts
It does all. You can pick
is it possible to control UA-cam music?
Hi Des, great videos. My old vivoactive 3 has given me great service but it's getting old. I like it's ability to keep track of my climbs/descents when cycling. Would the GPS accuracy of the Sq2 be able to do something similar? Or the lack of Altitude sensor would be felt here?
Hello. Can download my created cycling route from the Connect app to the Watch ? Like i Can witj the fenix 5s ??
is this watch still worth it? I'm planning to buy one, any alternate suggestions around this price point please?
venu sq2 vs vivoactive5, which one to buy? I usually do strength training & indoor cardio
How about walking or running indoor with treadmill? In my sq2, there is an different distance with my treadmill counter. How to solve this problem? thank u
How to set up and check records for swimming use Garmin venu SQ?
It's works for open water swimming?
Curious if it tracks jump roping? Do you know?
The screen seems so to be buffering, how many hz is it?
Hello does it allow to pick calls from the wrist?
Great review. I know you’ve tested various watches with skiing, do you know how the skiing mode works when there is no altimeter?
You can track runs manually using the lap key but it won't separate out the downhills from the time spent on the chairlift automatically like one of their watches with an altimeter. However, you could press the lap key for both uphill and downhill sections. Hope that helps. Thanks!
@@DesFit thanks, great to know!
Sure thing!
specs wise it looks very similar to the venu 2s. could you do a comparison?
Yup, already in the works. Thanks!
@@DesFit Looking forward to it, since I am really in doubt which of those two will be the perfect watch for me.
Thank you
You’re welcome
How is this watch for swimming laps in the pool? I had a old samsung galaxy one which wasn't great great and suffered from water damage. Thanks
Great review - this watch is clearly the smart watch for Android users
Thanks!
Awesome review. I am thinking of buying it for my gf bday, but in doubt withing SQ 2, Venu 2S or Vivoactive 4/4s..She has Fitbit Versa 3 atm. any suggestions ? 😊
What did you choose eventually?😇😇
I'm not sold, screen still looks cheap and low res, screen seems much nicer on Venu 2. Seems like a good watch just for that screen
It's the same display technology but I don't think they are utilizing quite as much as the Venu 2 where the Venu 2 has animations and such. May be a balance of battery life since it's a smaller device.
If this had an altimeter it would be a definite grab!!!
Hi does it work for pool swim? my Fr 745 doesn't work
I there an altimeter on the watch?
I've thought about getting this kinda watches for years but I always feel that Im paying for something I wont be able to use in it's entirety or else I'll have battery for a day or two and that's nonsense.
Are all these features such as sleep tracking and activity tracking free with the watch or are they part of some sort of subscription service?
No subscription! 👍
Question : if i do workout in this watch she will show me how many time for recavory ?
is the size of the case larger than the original venu sq or is it just a larger display in the same case size?
Hello. Great review. I have a question. I noticed in the music screen where it shows Spotify and Deezer, etc... then it shows "Add Provider"....do you know if LiveOne, a.k.a Slacker Radio can be added? Thanks!
hey sorry to be here 1y later, do you know if i can control UA-cam music as well?
HI. Did you test it on open water swimming?
It does not have an open water swimming profile
Des does the Venu Sq 2 have the new Training Rediness metric? In reference to this do you have a listing or know where to find a listing of what watches have what metrics they use? I like the new health metric and also curious what other watches have this metric as well? Thanks!
Check the specs on Garmin's own website. The Venu line doesn't have any advanced training metrics (Training Status, HRV Status, Training Readiness etc.).
If I want accurate sleep tracking, heart rate, contactless pay, and body battery type feature should I get this, Venu 2 or the Galaxy Watch 4? I'm not an athlete but want to start excercising plus take care of my general health. Thanks
The body battery feature is really only available on Garmin devices, so this or the Venu 2 would be good.
Hi, does It work for open water swimming..? Thanks!
Is there a golf range finder on it?
Vivoactive 5 or Venu Sq2 (music edish) if screen-form is not a deal-breaker? There is a bout 70$~ difference between the two (where I live) the Vivoactive 5 being the more expensive one. How sluggish does the refresh rate on the Sq2 feel? Is it really annoying? @DesFit
I know this is 6 months old comment but i'm curious in case anyone else replied for an answer. Have you bought your watch though?
Which one is best vivoactive 5 or sq2 music. The Price is same in my region.
Garmin Venu Sq 2 music or Venu 2 Plus? will 3 be released soon?
Thanks for the review. The HR tracking is worth the price. Floor climbing and not cycling is a part of my fitness routine. So, this watch is a NO for me.
So to be clear it cannot take a call on the phone, no speaker and microphone?
This model doesn't have a speaker or microphone but the Venu 2 Plus does.
Has a triathlon feature? How about open water swim? Thanks!
It doesn’t have either. The forerunnner 255 does though
What a nice Apple watch, uh I mean Venue SQ2😁
Please do versa 4 or Spence 2 vs this
Does it record naps separately?
It currently does not
Which is better for running? Venu sq2 or forerunner 255? I want something thats easy to use and track my run accurately
Both would be accurate but the 255 provides much more training, recovery, and performance feedback. Plus it’s much easier to use during sports having a 5 button interface.
Hello, can you make calls using the the SQ2
No
Is rep count more accurate than venu sq?
Can you say how durable it is i m afraid it breaks ?
How would this compare with Apple Watch for same or similar functions?
From a high level a lot of the topics I cover in this video (ua-cam.com/video/ryH-y0sMccI/v-deo.html) are applicable but the Venu Sq 2 doesn't have an altimeter and there are a lot of new running features that are releasing with WatchOS9 for the Apple Watch like wrist based running power. When watch OS9 is officially released, I'll have a comprehensive video covering the differences. Thanks!
Does it have function of ECG monitoring? Thanks for reply
This watch doesn’t come with ECG
@@DesFit Thx for reply
Sure thing
is this review based on the music or non music version?
Music version
is the garmin sq2 screen made of plastic
what if you turn gps off ? i really dont need it
It only is utilized if you manually start an outdoor activity
does it still worth it?
Can you answer an android phone with this watch... Texts also😊
Is it thinner than the Venu sq 1? Great review! 👍😁
A smidge thinner - by .4 mm :) Thanks!
Hi Dev, does sq 2 support strength training? Or is there any garmin watch good for strength training? I looking a watch to replace my coros pace 2 which has very good muscle heat map. Thanks
Probably the forerunner 255 🤔 im not sure
Does venu sq2 has same performance options n accuracy of strength training activity as venu 2 or 2s ?
Call notification ?
How does the swim program on the Venu sq 2 compare with the swim 2?
Hello Des, I have a question about the music options, because I haven't seen you press the other music providers in the video, what other music providers can be added other than Spotify,deezer, Amazon music, and phone? Thanks
Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer are the options currently available on the Venu Sq 2. iHeartRadio made an appearance on the Forerunner 645 Music, vivoactive 3 Music, and Fenix 5 series but hasn't come back for some reason or another. Thanks!
@@DesFit i hope they will add UA-cam music in the future... Thanks
That’d be great!
Is it possible to use tidal?
Can you modify the data screen during rests on swim mode?
It seems you forgot Galaxy Watch 5 pro thing ☺️
Haven't forgotten. Just decided to go for full, in-depth review instead as I've been able to get a lot of testing done on it - coming soon!
what about sleep tracking? garmin venu sq sleep tracking is quite shit.... I used to have fitbit before it, and it even could see my day naps, and really accurate sleep, while venu sq can't see day naps, and also it thinks that when I lay down in bed I fall to sleep immediately, while fitbit could understand that im not sleeping, and just scrolling in my phone...
still no hiking and trail run tho right?
The Venu 2 has a hiking profile and then trail running is available on most of their Forerunner series and higher, most likely due to the lack of altimeter.
You could talk a little slower
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Parla più lentamente!
Hello, can you tell me if it has flight mode? Thank you.
Does it have a reminder to move facility like Fitbit ?
Thank you
You're welcome