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Garmin Venu 4: Style Meets Serious Training
27 Jan
Summary
- New Venu 4 costs $550, $100 more than predecessor.
- Features advanced training insights like readiness.
- Offers 10-12 days battery life in smartwatch mode.
Garmin's Venu 4 aims to blend the worlds of sports watches and smartwatches, offering advanced fitness features in an approachable design. Priced at $550 for both 41mm and 45mm models, it represents a $100 increase from the previous generation, making it a significant investment for those seeking detailed training data.
This new model excels in fitness tracking, supporting numerous activities and providing multi-band GPS for enhanced accuracy. It collects extensive health metrics, including heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep data, translating them into actionable insights like Body Battery and Training Readiness.
Battery life is a strong suit, offering around 10-12 days in smartwatch mode without the always-on display, and approximately four days with it enabled. While the design is sleek and durable, some users may experience skin irritation with continuous wear.
Smartwatch functionalities are present, such as notifications and mobile payments, though they may not feel as seamless as on dedicated smartwatches. Garmin Connect Plus subscribers can access personalized coaching plans and daily suggested workouts, adapting to user activity and recovery.
