Garmin releases Venu 4 smartwatch with stainless steel design and upgraded GPS
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Updated · T3 · May 1
Garmin releases Venu 4 smartwatch with stainless steel design and upgraded GPS
10 articles · Updated · T3 · May 1
Available now in 41mm and 45mm sizes from £469.99, the watch adds a brighter AMOLED display, built-in flashlight and up to 12 days of battery life.
The Venu 4 aims to make Garmin more competitive in lifestyle wearables while retaining deep fitness tools, including dual-band GPS, 80-plus sport modes and new health monitoring features.
Reviewers praised its premium build, tracking and endurance, but said the higher price, limited smartwatch functions and proprietary charger may push some buyers toward Apple or Samsung alternatives.
Will Garmin's focus on accuracy and battery life outweigh its limited app ecosystem and closed data approach as wearables become more health-centric?
With USB-C now standard, why does Garmin persist with a proprietary charger for the Venu 4, and how might this affect long-term user loyalty?
Could the Venu 4's advanced sensors and data ever gain acceptance as clinical health tools, or will standardization barriers keep them in the consumer realm?