Compare the Garmin Venu Sq to the Garmin Venu
New: Garmin Venu 3
On 30 August 2023, Garmin launched the new Garmin Venu 3 and 3S. With this new generation of Venu smartwatches, you get even more insight into your workout performance. You also find out how long it takes you to recover from your workout, you get even better insight into your sleep, you can make calls with the watch, and you can set a special wheelchair mode. Want to find out more?
Comparison Garmin Venu Sq and Germin Venu
| Garmin Venu Sq | Garmin Venu | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape watch case | Rectangle | Round |
| Screen type | LCD display | AMOLED display |
| Animated workouts | No | Yes |
| Navigation via GPS | No | Yes |
| Reply to messages | No | Yes |
Appearance
Garmin Venu Sq: square, LCD display
The letters Sq in Garmin Venu Sq stand for square. The plastic watch case is rectangular, as opposed to that of the Venu. It's also smaller than the Venu watch case. The LCD display on the Venu Sq is 0.1 inch wider than the AMOLED display on the Venu. An LCD displays shows matte colors and is relatively dark, but also energy-efficient. The Garmin Venu Sq comes in 3 different colors: dark gray, white/gold, and purple. The Venu Sq Music is available in 4 colors: black, beige/rose gold, blue/gold, and green.
Garmin Venu: round, AMOLED display
The original Garmin Venu has a round watch case and is available in 3 different colors: black, silver/blue, and rose gold/beige. The Garmin Venu has an AMOLED display. These types of displays show colors very brightly and produce sharp and fluid images. AMOLED is relatively energy-efficient, but not as energy-efficient as LCD.
Fitness functions
Garmin Venu Sq: base to track your workouts
Compared to the Garmin Venu, the Garmin Venu Sq is definitely a step backwards when it comes to fitness functions. That makes the Venu Sq a good choice for a basic watch to keep track of your workouts. With the virtual opponent function, you can compete with your friends while you work out, for example. The watch has a diverse selection of fitness functions like rowing, spinning, yoga, and pilates. The Venu Sq doesn't have animated workouts.
Garmin Venu: more fitness functions
The Garmin Venu gives you more options in the gym. This smartwatch has multiple fitness profiles like tennis, water sports, and swimming functions. You can keep track of the number of laps you swam and adjust the length of the lap on the Venu, for example. Both watches are waterproof. And thanks to the animated workouts, the Venu can show you how to perform a workout.
Connectivity
Garmin Venu Sq: no navigation, can't send messages
Though the Garmin Venu Sq has an integrated GPS receiver, you can't use it to navigate. The GPS sensor simply registers your route during your runs. Choose the Garmin Venu Sq Music if you like to listen to your favorite music while you run. This watch is an independent music player, so you can leave your smartphone at home when you go for a run. It's possible to read incoming messages on the Venu Sq when your smartphone is near, but you can't answer them.
Garmin Venu: stay in contact, find your way back
You'll never get lost with the Garmin Venu on your wrist. Thanks to the integrated GPS receiver, you can use the watch for navigation. You'll always be able to find your way back. With the Garmin Venu, you can respond to incoming messages and accept or refuse incoming calls.
Conclusion
Although the Garmin Venu Sq is newer, it's not necessarily a more extensive watch. Because of its simplicity, it's an excellent basic watch for tracking your workouts and daily activities. And with the Venu Sq Music, you can listen to your favorite music wherever you are. Are you looking for a more extensive watch to track your workouts? Then the Garmin Venu is the better choice for you.
