#GARMIN SLEEP TRACKER SERIES#
Though the Venu Sq doesn't have an ECG, or electrocardiogram, like the Apple Watch Series 6 and Galaxy Watch 3 ( $348 at Amazon), it does give you the option to receive high and low heart rate notifications that will let you know if your heart rate spikes above or falls below what it considers to be a healthy threshold. Always consult with a physician or other qualified health provider about any health-related issues you may have about a medical condition or health objectives. Either way, it's important to note that the Venu Sq has not been approved to be used as a medical device and should not be used for diagnostic purposes. Unfortunately I didn't have a pulse oximeter to compare the readings from the Venu Sq to determine accuracy. It's also hard to find the SpO2 option in the menus and I found that adding it as a widget in the settings is the best way to get it to pop up on your wrist. Although setting it to monitor constantly will reduce battery life a lot faster.
It has an SpO2 sensor to identify blood oxygen levels, either as a spot check or automatically throughout the day and night, similar to the $399 Apple Watch Series 6. Garmin's biggest strength is in health and fitness tracking, with the Venu Sq squarely hitting the mark. Blood oxygen monitor and heart health alerts
Half the time it was the buzzing noise, not the vibration itself, that clued me in on a notification. My biggest complaint with the Venu Sq's design is the vibration motor, which is not particularly strong. Once I figured out which did what, it took me a few days to get completely comfortable using them to navigate the interface. The Venu Sq has two side buttons: one to start/stop activities and the other to navigate back and forth between menus.
The overall build quality is sturdy enough thanks to an aluminum bezel, although the plastic case and buttons make it feel like a cheaper watch than it actually is, especially compared to something like the Apple Watch SE ( $280 at eBay), Galaxy Watch Active 2 ( $233 at Walmart) or Fitbit Versa 3 for example, which all have metal finishes and OLED displays. Having used the larger Garmin Venu for a while, the smaller size of the Venu Sq took a bit of getting used to, especially during workouts when I couldn't see as many stats at a glance and had to scroll to find the right metric like heart rate, which was all the way on the last page. Its 1.3-inch color LCD display feels a bit cramped compared to other Garmin watches, but it's clear and easy to read even in bright sunlight and you can keep the screen set to always-on. Like the name suggests, the Venu Sq has a square watch face with rounded edges, unlike the original Garmin Venu and almost every other Garmin sports watch with circular designs. A functional watch without the wow factor
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