Lifelong Apple Watch User Switches to Garmin | 1 Year Later

[@Aesthetic_Al]

6:10 Major update. If you want AudioBooks on a Garmin. As of November 10th Spotify now has a Audiobook Selection. Hope everyone enjoys and can benefit from the video

[@PJo336]

Just saw this. Made the same comment. 15 free hours for premium users is sweet but I’m curious to see how it works with offline downloads

[@darkrabit100]

You can also upload music and audio books tru the Garmin pc software

[@ondrejkubo]

@@darkrabit100you are right, I’ve been using Garmin Express with Apple Music library and Apple Books. I also switch music providers on the watch between Spotify, own music and music controls (that allows you to control playback on your phone).

[@Raiquan2]

Curious, what is that colorful watch face on the Garmin?

[@gary1703]

I’m a legit struggling student. Wanna donate one of your Apple Watches to me, please?

[@Duke52DDOJ]

Most of these types of videos are just click bait snd it's someone switching for a day or maybe even a week at most. Nice to see someone actually following through and doing the work then giving their thoughts.

[@llo70422]

Yes yes yes Garmin rocks!! I sold my Apple Ultra and never missed it. I had to watch videos to figure out the Garmin and I had to watch a number of them to figure out different things. I love my Garmin Epic Pro and will stay with this brand. I love it!!!!!!!!! Great video Sheila

[@bjarkebuskbjerg743]

"I'm a struggling KZbinr. I own 8 Apple Watches"

[@chloe4vongentertainment16]

You know ppl got a regular job beside KZbin …. You’re just broke maybe

[@cristobalbalenciaga7295]

Let me take it a step further: “I’m a struggling youtuber, I own a Garmin” The narrative that apple watches are for rich people needs to stop. Because they are way cheaper than those astronomically prices Garmin watches.

[@Frindleeguy]

​The narrative that non-rich people are likely to own 8 apple watches needs to end 🤣. What a rube. Also you're not getting apple watches cheaper than Garmin watches silly goose. ​@@cristobalbalenciaga7295

[@hxh05g]

This video popped up and my first thought was “lifelong”? This person is obviously not a child and Apple Watches have been around for 9-10 years. I clicked on this video just to dislike it for that, and I don’t do things like that. Then I got a chuckle out of your comment. Thanks.

[@petrub27]

But is not that he bought them in one go. It's 1per year, that's not too bad

[@NYCnapeHb]

Same here, switched to Garmin and haven’t looked back. Love the shape, battery, functionality, information presentation on the phone and much more.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

haha I didn't event talk about the shape! Great feedback i didn't want to make this over 10 minutes long so I cut a lot parts to trim it down a bit. Thanks for the support!

[@FreakeFreeds]

What garmin watch did you get

[@benjaminholm3374]

Apple watch has the best heartrate monitor, amazing sleep monitoring, amazing gps. Garmins heartratemonitor is worse than both apple and huawei in testing

[@NYCnapeHb]

@@benjaminholm3374 lol

[@benjaminholm3374]

@@NYCnapeHb its true

[@sethdbrown30]

Battery life is the game changer for me. I had a Samsung Watch 4 classic, great watch, but at the end of the day id ha w around 35 percent at bed time. If i wanted to sleep track, id have to charge it before bed, then again before work. That got old real quick, having to charge my phone, my ear buds, and then a watch too, it was just too much. I have a Fenix 6 Pro now, battery life is over 2 weeks!

[@rubarb1275]

I use a Garmin for sports, but I wear an Apple Watch for the rest of the day and at night. I really like how integrated the Apple Watch is with my iPhone, the Garmin just doesn’t have the access to the Apple ecosystem to be anywhere near as good as a smartwatch.

[@stanmakowski1985]

Great video, I own everything Apple except for the watch. I have been a Garmin user for a long time, currently have the Epix2Pro 51mm and have been thinking of going full Apple and getting the Ultra. However, I just finished a week long vacation at Shenandoah National Park, hiking 3 to 6 miles a day. Started the trip with a full battery and finished with 65% (22 days) left. Had full gps on the hikes with detailed maps for trails, never had to worry about getting lost of going off the trail. After this trip I will stay with Garmin. For me it's hard to beat and the pluses out weigh the minuses.

[@DimiArt]

Im swapping from Samsung watch 6 to Garmin, Battery on Samsung and apple watches die so fast, no maps, no body battery. Can't wait for my Garmin to arrive, sick of my watch dying in the middle of the night and not being able to track my sleep!

[@stanmakowski1985]

Best of luck with the Garmin. I don't think you will be disappointed. Garmin gives me weeks of battery for all my needs.@@DimiArt

[@ufcfan3940]

Keep garmin I’m selling awu 2 for garmin epix pro battery sucks on iwatch

[@Gurenn83]

I just bought the Forerunner 265 and the battery is just amazing. It can last up to 13 days. There are also a lot of features but getting the hang of it may take time compared to other smartwatches.

[@crwagner94]

I know your reply was awhile ago but I’m looking to buy a Forerunner 265. Do you still like it?

[@eenne2]

@@crwagner94haha same, did you end up getting one?

[@crwagner94]

@@eenne2 I ended up going with the 255 because it was in sale for like $50 off a little over a month ago. I absolutely love it. The only issue I had was the original band gave me a rash on my wrist. I had to swap to a different band but after I did that it’s been amazing.

[@Aldinequeen]

I’m a fan of both Garmin and Apple Watches. I owned 10 Garmin watches and 4 Apple Watches including the Ultra. Too big for my wrist so just got the 45 mm stainless steel Apple Watch 9 and love it! I’m a marathoner and often track my runs on both devices. Garmin is my favorite for running though.

[@markvogelaar]

Why is Garmin a favorite for you for running?

[@dinahhelle-koch2358]

I’ve had several Apple Watch for years now, and switched to Garmin a week ago! Best decision ever! I mainly switched because of the battery life of the Apple Watch. It was always a pain to charge it every single day and because of that I never wore my watch - just too much of a hassle! Garmin is just better in so many ways

[@MrPartch]

best decision ever if you are willing to sacrifice the heart rate accuracy of apple watches which blows garmin out of the water

[@deepakrajtoday]

which garmin did you buy?

[@rizmo.]

@@MrPartch People who really need the heart rate, for example for intervals etc., will eventually need a chest strap nonetheless

[@freakaboutson]

@@MrPartchis it really that bad ? I am just in the transition. My Fenix 7 is arriving today 😀

[@llo70422]

me too. The Apple Watch 9 was the first year I stopped getting that product and turned to Garmin Epix Pro. I'm not going back!!!! Sold my Ultra and never looked back. Sheila

[@r2droidboxteev125]

Hi. I'm thinking of getting Garmin Epix Pro. Are you able to get notification from WhatsApp messages, reminder, calendar, phone calls?

[@FLYCED]

What platform did you sell your watch in

[@WeRmarshallJR]

It’s been about a year since I made the switch. I agree with you on how cumbersome the Garmin watch set up is. I also miss some of the smart features the apple had/has. That said the data and convenience to access it are what makes the switch worth it for me!

[@AndyGarcia-ch1ci]

As an apple fanboy, I got my first garmin and realized how much I dislike apple. Apple wouldn't let me use the text out features on my Garmin, and I just immediately felt so much resentment towards apple. So in 2020 after 11 years of apple, I finally switched to Android and never looked back. Now I'm android/ Garmin. Apple lost me.

[@lanceguzman8096]

I’m getting there tbh

[@vianeypiedrastorres8176]

@@lanceguzman8096 after 16 years since the first iPhone, same here I only keep my iPad of 13 inches and my AirPods Max but for the rest phone, watch I changed to Samsung and Garmin

[@corneliusjermainehightower7539]

Me as well as both androids and Apple I’m with you I can’t see myself getting any other then a Garmin at the point.

[@Meanmom8080]

I just switched to a Garmin after wearing Apple watches for several years. Everything else I own is Apple, but I’m done with the watch. It’s been less than a week for me with Garmin, but so far I like it.

[@dominicjrf]

For those who’s still undecided, you got to know what you really need. For me, I’ve used Garmin Epix and Polar Vantage V2. I love them both. But there’s one thing I need to have in a watch. I need to have a cellular connectivity for call and text. I don’t want to carry my iPhone 15 Pro Max while running. And Apple Watch Ultra 2 is perfect for my need. As much as I can, I want to run with less weight on me. Lightweight, breathable cloths, lightweight supportive shoe and a watch to tracks my run, receive call and text and listen to podcast on my Shokz openfit headphones. I’m just your average joe. Not an athlete. I don’t care about garmin or polar health metrics anymore. What’s important is that I do my planned exercises and run and have it recorded.

[@pavan20100611]

Ditto. Very well put. That is exactly why I can not ditch my Apple Watch even though I have a FR255. Plus convenience of Apple Pay if get text from wife to pick up pint of milk or bread while you are on the run.

[@dominicjrf]

@@pavan20100611exactly it’s so convenient. One day Apple will give us 5 days of battery life on a watch. And that’s plenty

[@RN4L]

@@pavan20100611 gotta put that fitness focus on bud!

[@ZeRo-22-]

Right there with ya!

[@whewdoggie1]

For some sure. I never used my cellular on my watches. And I absolutely can't stand the short battery life. I need health metrics, time at a glance, and basic notifications. Also can't tolerate a not always on screen.

[@polochan3049]

Great video! What watch face is on your Garmin? Looks very good!

[@btran3224]

What is that Strava display in the background at 3:55

[@mikehellinger1]

I had a Series 8 and switched to a Forerunner 965. No regrets at all…superb battery life, better looking form factor (imo), no shortage of health and fitness stats…Garmin Connect is great. You still get notifications from iPhone…just can’t reply from the watch which to me is just fine. I love Apple products, including the Watch, but the battery life on the Garmin is a game changer for me. I wear it all day and all night for literally weeks on end (including workouts) and it’s amazing.

[@davidpierce5315]

As a new user to the forerunner i just ordered. I have an iPhone. When you get notifications are they like phone calls and text from iMessages but you cannot respond to them on the watch?

[@reeseromeo6]

@@davidpierce5315You’ll receive all notifications you just can’t reply to them with a keyboard that’s it. When a call comes in you should be able to answer it but it’ll be answered thru the phone still.

[@RomeRuns]

Switched from a series 7 to the 965 and I agree with everything you said 🙌🏼

[@decero1996]

i also considering to move for FR 965, been using Apple Watch Series 5 for 3,5 years and battery life so poor and need to charge everyday after gym lol 😂😂🥲🥲

[@ronalberca2188]

I just got the FR965 and I love it, I was just disappointed it didn’t come with the V5 sensor that the top models and the Venue 3 came with.

[@andrewhanson4991]

These Garmin vids are fantastic. Former AW Ultra user, just switched to Garmin 10 days ago and used your videos, in part, as part of my decision to switch. Still struggling with the Strength training workout though. I would love to see a deeper dive into that sometime. Keep up the great series! Love it.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Thanks for sharing bro. Really these comments are what drive me. December got them Garmin Videos cooking 🔥

[@andrewhanson4991]

Can’t wait! Notifications on!

[@yenk82]

Which Garmin sport watch have you bought? Do you think it is more precise than the Apple Watch Ultra?

[@yichizhang3805]

@@yenk82+1

[@andrewhanson4991]

@@yenk82 I bought the Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro.

[@VernL4]

Excellent decision by you! I appreciate the honesty. Yes, Garmin may not have the ability to open your garage door from your watch, but I feel that your health is much more important!

[@فلسفتي-ه6ج]

But apple Watch has more accurate data

[@VernL4]

@@فلسفتي-ه6ج lol

[@DanSteiner1]

@@فلسفتي-ه6ج More accurate data? Not a chance.

[@TheDreamymy]

​@@فلسفتي-ه6ج no it does not 😬

[@stevenattaway]

Just recently got my Garmin Fenix and I LOVE IT. What is the face you have on your watch at 0:50?

[@marksharp]

I loved the AppleWatch Ultra, but in the end went back to Garmin Fenix 7 X. Everything in one app, no messing about going from third party apps. Battery is amazing, built in mapping, etc. Also, I use Garmin Pay with the Curve card, and have never had an issue in the UK. The cellular in the Apple Watch was good, but I would only use it to stream music during fitness. So I just download music to my Garmin or take my phone with me. Plus I don’t want to be tied down to Apple. AWU is still amazing, but I think you have to be committed to the eco system, or be an Apple fan boy.

[@piratesmvp]

Your last reason is why I've been with Garmin for years now. I don't ever see myself switch back to an iPhone, but if for whatever reason I did in the future, I know my Garmin would work just fine with it minus the text reply features. The same cannot be said about the Apple Watch.

[@ericarkorful2149]

Please is it compatible with Apple IPhone ?

[@LutherBuilds]

You're right about all the third party apps. I had a dedicated folder on my iPhone for the watch apps. Garmin also connects to everything without a third party app to sync them with an additional subscription fee.

[@JamesParr888]

Great video. After smashing my phone at the gym a few years ago I now try to leave my phone at home when I workout. I was able to put my gym membership barcode on my Garmin. I took a screenshot of the barcode from the gym app, then loaded it onto my watch using a 3rd party photo app. It works great, and with lots of music on my watch, I'm able to workout at the gym without the distraction of carrying (or constantly scrolling on) my phone.

[@omarlynn2992]

Sold my Ultra and got the Epix Pro. The only thing that I miss is the remote camera function. That’s it.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

BRO!! I sometimes take my Ultra to the gym when I want to film myself for that one feature 🤣

[@LobsterRavioli]

I had an Apple Watch, and since I don’t get a lot of calls or texts, it wasn’t a big thing for me. The Garmin has just about everything I need, nothing more. The battery issue is also a big deciding factor for me. Just gotta get what works best for you.

[@luisballack]

If anyone is a golfer here. Garmin is just superior in every level to Apple. Pre downloaded courses with Garmin’s GPS tech are just amazing

[@A-Slice-Of-My-Life]

I also switched from "Apple Watch Series 8" to "Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar" last year. With the Apple Watch, I had to charge it every day. But with Garmin, I don't need to charge for about 3 weeks. Also, Garmin displays a lot of activity details that Apple Watch doesn't have.

[@Tmacademia]

I bought a Fenix 6x a few months ago. Absolute beast of a watch

[@LawMan786]

If I’m not an avid hiker, is the Garmin really a better pick than apple? I’m vested in the apple ecosystem and exercise (run and calisthenics) every day. Would prefer long battery life, but also love playing Apple Music and stuff through the watch. Trying to decide which I should purchase. Thoughts?

[@danielduesentriebjunior]

Battery life of the Apple watch is a joke.

[@Justmakesomenoiz]

Well my awu 2 lasts for two day without any problem so dunno what you are on about.

[@marcoapg]

@@Justmakesomenoiz 2 days battery is a joke

[@isaiasvillegas5407]

@@marcoapgyou charge your phone everyday lol you can’t charge a watch once every couple days ?? Lmfao womp womp big deal cry about it

[@Mtk17.]

Hello ! The sensor is better on Garmin ?

[@NilsenMouind]

very nice video brother. but hey, i am an apple music user. i dont sign spotify. how would i donwload music into the garmin from apple music? is that possible?

[@waltervaldez856]

I have a question for you about the Garmin watch like a forerunner 165 can you receive text messages from an iphone?

[@denisea.9033]

Thanks for this! I switched to an AW, after about 8 years on 3 different Garmins. They had their good points, mainly the battery & app, but for this busy phase of my life and not being a hardcore athlete needing to track all those metrics, the smartwatch features especially now that I have an iPhone, are making the AW really helpful to me. I also like the screen, watch faces and bands better than Garmin, plus the ease of charging and changing the faces and bands. I thought the battery life would be an issue for me but I just charge it while I shower and get ready and I’ve not had a problem yet.

[@Music.whisperer]

How accurate is it in terms of heart rate and tracking activities?

[@ramlin35]

What is smart watch mode? Does it have any limitations?

[@SizzlerWA]

I like your special effects and you have a good onscreen personality. Keep making videos please!

[@TheFrontyer]

Choose Apple if: youre fat and dont want to do anything about it. Choose Garmin if: you are or want to be and stay fit.

[@PabloGarcia-n1d]

I’m looking at the Garmin forerunner 965. Tired of charging the Apple Watch. Does the garmin get iPhone text messaging? Gracias Pablo

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Hola Pablo. si! It gets any notification: Instagram, Facebook. SMS, texting, what’s app. Of course it doesn’t have cellular so as long as it’s paired to your phone and in that Bluetooth connected range 👍

[@PabloGarcia-n1d]

Excellent, think I’m sold. Tired of recharging my Apple Watch every 7 hours. Gracias!!

[@louieponto]

Great video. Thank you so much. It helped me a lot! I wasn't sure whether to buy an Apple Watch or the Garmin vivoactive 4S, but now I think I've made up my mind. It's good to know that we can listen to Spotify on the Garmin!

[@sabinodeleon7342]

What do you find better- Garmin Venu 2 or Garmin Vivoactive 5? Am looking both health monitoring and also golf features

[@mathis_unt]

What is that LED display in the background at 3:54?

[@lyianx]

4:57 Here's the thing. You're not going to get the battery life you get out of that watch, if it had LTE built in. Keeping constant connection to a cell tower uses more power than you think. Especially when the signal is low which, the vast majority of their watches they make for Outdoor people who like to wander outside the range of Cell towers. So having them searching for signal while they are out hiking, KILLING that nice battery, would be a worse feature.

[@andy5478-MTB]

Plus if you're a golfer Garmin is really a superior choice. Garmin's native golf features for yardage, score keeping and stat tracking are unmatched.

[@MasterCamus]

Is there anything similar to the rings on Garmin? Thinking in switching my ultra to the Venue 3

[@Aesthetic_Al]

you can download 3rd party watch faces that have a version of Apples 3 Rings (move, exercise and stand). Personally once you switch to Garmin the have more appealing metrics (HRV, Training readiness, Sleep score) that I I gravitated to that more and forgot about the rings. Just wanted to share my experience. hope this helps

[@MasterCamus]

@@Aesthetic_Al thanks mate. Of course it helps. If you don’t mind other question. The epix gen 2 (not pro) is half price here. Not sure if the new heart sensor on venu is worth it when comparing to the nice design of the epix gen 2

[@Aesthetic_Al]

@@MasterCamus if I understood correctly Garmin Epix gen 2 vs Venu 3 I would honestly go with Epix gen 2. That was my first Garmin and I would choose it over venu 3 alone because of the sapphire display, and something that nobody really talks about is the watch bands. I like the Epix has quick fit connectors. My girlfriend btw now has the venu 3. So I’m pretty familiar with it

[@Sldejo]

I'm here for every second of that battery life. Idk about anything else. Excellent video

[@StratoPL]

I'm thinking to switch the other way round. But think will keep using Garmin for sports and AW for day-to-day use

[@valmirxheladini9145]

Nice video! Btw which armband do u have 9:40?

[@andi.fiischi]

Which watch face you are using? Shown on the thumbnail

[@Show985]

I had the opposite experience went from a Garmin to an Apple Watch. Trained and ran for 3 marathons with the Garmin and my last 2 with the Apple Watch. Garmin is an ok smart watch with a superb experience for classic sport activities tracker, Apple is the opposite, ok sport activity tracker, superb smart features. Pick your poison. Garmin was also huge and hard to coordinate with any non athletic wardrobe, Apple Watch is also ugly but more ubiquitous. Both are meh tracking rock climbing so I finally settled in the one that’s more functional for a higher percentage of my time.

[@dominicbooth9942]

Hi ya. Just purchased a Vivoactive 5, and cannot get it to connect to my WiFi, do you have any tips please?

[@waled121]

What is that tracker you have that’s a led board and tracks your miles and runs?

[@gdemirjian]

I keep all my Apple watch apps in one square, and I think that has better advantages than all-in-one as I can change apps for something new/different any time. Plus, I love all the band and bumper options. It's like having a new watch very easily. And after having LTE there is no way I'm going backwards there. It's so much more convenient and I love my Tidal music streaming. I only wish Apple had a longer battery life. Great video, thanks!

[@CarlWiganerUK]

The Garmin is OK if it's simply to track fitness, but it doesn't come close as a smart watch regarding notifications, calling on your watch, answering on your watch, responding to messages etc. I too tried it, but now I am back with Apple, as a smart watch the Garmin is awful.

[@ItsLis]

This is the video that I was looking for. I have an Apple Watch series 4, but now I'm more active in my life and when I go for a run or I'm training the battery wont last to the end of the day. Last week it didn't fully charge and my training wasn't recorded. My big but is the Apple Music, I changed from Spotify to Apple Music and I don't miss it, but its a little sacrifice... Wich Garmin do yo recommend for someone with a little wrist? 40mm is the biggest for me. Thank you!

[@djtarek]

Hi everyone, I have the iPhone 14 Pro, I’m thinking of getting the 955 or 965, do you get all the notifications from 3rd party apps? Thanks

[@VavraMach]

Please, what kind of watch face is it at the beginning of the video? Love it!

[@shinsekaisamurai]

I've been using a Tactix Charlie from Garmin since October 2018. It's still going strong. I haven't noticed a decrease in battery life, probably because charging it every 12 days means that it's not burning up the charge cycles on the battery. I bought the hook and loop band from Garmin, and like it better overall than the default hard silicone. I love having topo maps that show my route taken while hiking. The initial cost was really high, but I've been using it daily for over 5 years, and suspect it will be fine for another 5 or more.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Tactix built like a Tank!!. That's good feedback on the Hook and loop band. I am working on growing my watch band collection. I agree not big fan of the hard silicone personally I prefer Nylon bands.

[@LawMan786]

If I’m not an avid hiker, is the Garmin really a better pick than apple? I’m vested in the apple ecosystem and exercise (run and calisthenics) every day. Would prefer long battery life, but also love playing Apple Music and stuff through the watch. Trying to decide which is better.

[@chriscarpunky]

What are you going to do now that Apple is getting training load, vitals and you can now edit the fitness app? Also, if you already own the Ultra and even pay $15-$20 a month for apps for it then it would take 3-4 years of those subscriptions to pay for that Garmin since it is addition to your Ultra.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

About to dust off the Apple Watch 😅 But for real excited to give it a try when it’s available. Maybe a part 2 to this video 🤔

[@Zarslanian]

I apologize for the dumb question, but is it really not possible to listen to Audible audiobooks through my phone but play/pause, skip, etc. on a Garmin smartwatch? I don't mind taking my phone with me on runs, but would like to be able to control using the watch. And what about playing/pausing a KZbin video for example? I use this feature on my Apple Watch many times per day, it would be a tough transition for me on the Garmin if this isn't a built-in feature.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

not a dumb question at all brother. Unfortunately It's Apple who doesn't allow you to do this. If you have an Android you can but with the apple iPhone you "can not". I make a lot of reviews on headphones and earbuds because I need really good controls on my earbuds since I dont have them on my watch... hope this helps bro. Cheers!

[@VaughanRichards]

I’ve always been an Apple Watch user. Completely agree with the battery life comments. I order a Garmin watch purely for the battery. Having an Apple Watch die amidst a 30km+ run sucks. Garmin are definitely made for the runner.

[@patricksimoneau7647]

This is crazy, over the last three years I’ve done both oilfield and welding work, and have never cracked my Apple Watch screen

[@reddering55]

Nice video, may I ask what watch face you use, the one with the 4 big numbers in shaded colors?

[@evilphuk]

Do you wear both your Apple Watch ultra and Epix 2 watch or do you wear one depending on the event/activity?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Good question. I been wearing my Garmin 24/7 pretty much since I got it. My Apple Watch ultra tho is great for when I go on my long run. That is the only time I will wear both so I can run without a phone and feel good about going on a 10+ mile run. (in case I need to make a call or send a message lol)

[@floridian1774]

I had 2 Apple watches die on me. The first one lasted about 2 years and the second one just died last week after 6 months. I thought it would be covered by the warranty, but Apple said they discovered some damage (completely invisible to the naked eye). What's good to have a slick design if the watch is not sturdy enough for real use? I swim every day in the pool and the open water and it's very annoying to not be able to use the watch without unlocking it first. I'm buying Garmin now.

[@aurimasbulvydas1030]

I've used samsung watch for years and now I've got the Garmin. Never thought it would be feeling free unleashed from that damn charger!

[@ZeRo-22-]

This is 100% a struggle for Apple Watch Ultra users making the switch to Garmin. I have an Epix Pro 47mm on my wrist and a first gen AWU on my nightstand at home. I love the look, metrics, battery life, and flashlight on the Epix. I also love the vibes I get wearing the Garmin (feels good to sort-of break away from Apple and commit to a true fitness device). But I find myself missing the sleek look, ease of use, and compatibility with the iPhone. I would routinely take calls and send texts from the watch, and long runs with the security of knowing I’m in contact with anyone at anytime using cellular is huge (I refuse to run with my phone). Not to mention the ease of use with Apple Music on the go, audiobooks, and Apple Pay. It’s definitely making the decision tough. Luckily I have a few months to decide.

[@evilphuk]

I did the same trial ..existing aw and bought a Garmin Fenix 7 ... The overall Garmin software and experience reminds me using android.. there is no simplicity .. I caught myself using my aw more because it had my music library, able to stream , take calls... The two pros I only see Garmin having over an AW is: Battery and their health metric application .. I returned my Fenix and stayed with my smartwatch - AW no regrets

[@andy5478-MTB]

Garmin blows AW away in every sports application.

[@razznote7586]

@@evilphuk then you are not really for the Garmin. AW will do just fine. Garmin are for those real runners and health buffs, as if you think you don't care for those health metrics, then you don't really need them. But it for sports and fitness, AW can't beat the Garmin.

[@TheDreamymy]

Sleek look? Hahaha AW is the most ugle watch there is. And simple? Yess Apple is for simple people that dont want a lot of personalisation. I have a Apple phone for work and a android private.....i HATE Apple my android for work would give far more options....i had a Apple computer because of designing....hated it...😅

[@grigoriyzach.1621]

I just swiched from my old garmin to Apple watch ultra , and its quite confusing to find out the info of your workouts in different apps , but the biggest surprise for me was that my apple watch doesn't reconize and automatically starts workout when I'm going for a walk outside or making other activity. Also I didn't found the way to track reps when you are woking out in the gym , and obviously it doesn't pause and count the recovery time when I stop. For Indoor atcivity its recording only heart rate, time and calories. Do you have any solution to fix this issue ? Maybe a third part app or something similar to garmin ?

[@chucky1golf]

Watch 6 automatically detects running and you can pause for sfoos.

[@elitestar]

For tracking reps, I use Heavy app, or you can use Strong. Both apps have Apple Watch compatible apps.

[@elyeno]

I had a thought to switch from Apple to Garmin. The battery life is a point for Garmin, no doubt. But the sensors are not so good like Apples. I have some trouble to get a continuous heart rate with some Garmins (mostly in water), the AW does it without lacks. I'm use a Apple environment with a MacBook and iPhone, the AW fits perfect in it. The Garmin is like a foreign body. And the AW can do all things offline, on the Watch itself or on my phone. The most downer at Garmin is the slowly map. If I scrolling around the map it takes often seconds until the Garmin rendered the map and show it. The AW does it in real time, no lags, no blank screen. The Watch with WorkOutDoors is not perfect (battery life), but it does all what I need. Track my course and heart rate during a run. And ApplePay runs perfect, it's in Europe overall accepted.

[@geertvanwettere4543]

What type of Garmin is this in the video?

[@TheWolffness]

Trying to decide between the AWU2 or Garmin Epix Gen 2 :O

[@Peter.Fields..]

I just wanna say that being in front of the camera is already somehow hard and getting good footage and edit it the way you do is really good. I really love how you handle it, I need to congratulate you there Keep going and having fun doing all of that The video was really good too ! However tho, don’t make me having second doubt of me purchasing the series 9 instead of the 265 ! I had my period of doubt so hard 😂 Have a nice day and take care of yourself ☺️

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Comments like these Peter KEEP ME GOING. Thanks for those kind words!

[@dailybooya]

Just seen this love the comparison. I just want mainly for fitness should I get a Garmin or Apple

[@Aesthetic_Al]

If its for fitness get a Garmin for sure. Some entry models are a VivoActive 5 or a Forerunner. Check out the video after this I compare the cheapest 2023 Garmin with one of the most expensive Garmin's Watches. I think you would really like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6elm4yDn9t6o5Ysi=t_O5Idfu4mIxbxBO

[@81bestof]

I have the Fenix pro 2, and i love it. But i would absolutly go to Apple Ultra IF it had 7ish days battery + flashlight.

[@philiprobinson4809]

Which watch face are you using?

[@DJBathtub]

I bought the first Apple Watch as an Apple Fan Boy. It was useless for running. I eventually switched to Garmin and have had a few now. I have a 265 at the moment and the Suggested Workouts are amazing for helping me to get fitter.Also being able to choose between touchscreen and physical buttons is awesome too. The screen and battery life are brilliant too. Garmin Pay only works with certain cards in the UK, not mine. I don’t listen to music when I run so can’t really comment on that. So a couple of cons but I absolutely love my watch and all the stats.❤

[@CookingEngineer]

Had the forerunner 965 and switched to the apple watch ultra 2 ... I cannot live with the music controls of the FR965 .... its not userfriendly ... And I am missing all the other functionalities on the Garmin.

[@troesplain]

I needed this video 👍🏼. I’m thinking of switching this year. Of all the video reviews, no one has really covered the “smartwatch” topic with Garmin watches, (text features, 3rd party app notifications, etc.) Will you be covering any of those topics?

[@mbirth]

That's the thing: If you want a sports watch with a few smart features on the side: Garmin. If you want an *actual* smartwatch that does sports tracking on the side: Apple Watch.

[@jeromedemurcia1210]

@@mbirthaprès avec un androïd vous faites plus de choses pour ma part j’hesite comme vous parce que j’ai un iphone

[@EMS_Academy]

Great video; thank you for doing this. However, it's worth mentioning that it only connects on 2.4G Wifi and only specific credit cards (i.e., no Amex) are compatible :(

[@tremorflow3614]

God bless you and we pray for your apple addiction issues, may you get well and change all of your gadgets in the near future toward the light!

[@shanemalaski1423]

Both is the right answer. I usually do arm strap with phone and garmin when I train. When I race, I do Apple Watch and garmin. Apple Watch is just not accurate for running. You could get a garmin 265/255 and apple se/maybe 8,9 cheaper then apple ultra.

[@supplementalman]

So trying to decide between the two as well. Wanted the garmin but there are videos out showing how Apple metrics (heart rate, etc) were actually more accurate then garmin when exercising … WTH?

[@ronalberca2188]

I recently got the FR965, but last night I saw a video which talks about the accuracy of the AWU sensor being better than the Garmin. He did add that the Garmin just came out with a V5 sensor and he had not tested and compared that one yet.

[@supplementalman]

@@ronalberca2188 is that the European guy that does all the extensive testing? If so, I wish he would have more users to base his data on. Lol it seems for him Apple seems to work best, but I noticed that with his wife the Garmin seem to be more accurate than Apple Watch. I ended up going with the Garmin Epix Pro2. I enjoy it a lot actually especially the battery life. I don’t believe it is as accurate as the Apple Watch however I’m not looking at the exact moment of readings, but rather a trend of how my health is doing. So from that perspective, I’m reallyliking the Garmin.

[@SPARTAN-8-ONE]

I was the same. Galaxy wayches .wasnt happy with the better life. Switched to Garmin 2 years ago. So happy i did.

[@xoqes]

Garmin pay is fine in Portugal. We have Revolut with Garmin Pay so you can actually use it anywhere

[@cwaltemyer]

What watch are you wearing?

[@jan490]

Many thanks for the video!! Really, really appreciate it!! 👍 May I ask you if that is a glow-in-the-dark band/strap on your Garmin (if so, any leads on where I may be able to track one down or is this going to be in your store later)?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

🤫doesn't exist yet. STAY TUNED! 😉

[@SuperVOVANCHO]

Can't live without controlling music from my watch, checking weather, shazaming, using Walkie-Talkie or even camera remote Garmin might be better for sports, but can it really sub the lifestyle features? Especially with laggy screen?

[@edteach3r]

Thank you for the video. I have been part of the Garmin environment as I use a bike computer, so when I was looking for a smart watch, the choice was simple. I cycle to and from work, so I bought the Garmin Venu 3 for full phone integration while riding. Thanks again.

[@rusuandre1]

can you add pictures on garmin? ppls help me

[@JessieGau]

Your video is so far the best solid and practical review I have. I am with Apple eco system for more than 7 years and I really like my Apple Watch. But I am really into hiking and sometimes running, the battery capacity of Apple Watch really frustrates me. I had tried Garmin once but I return it, like you mentioned, the Garmin connect app setting is intimidating and so complicated. I like the vibe of athletic wearing Garmin, I feel like to wear a Garmin looks like I am really committed to my sports 😅 But I have to say I also really like my ultra, it looks so good with different watch band and so on. I am still with ultra, but I got to admit I also want to have a Garmin. I somehow feel that I will have to keep both of them 🫣 But thanks again, I really enjoy your review. 🎉👍

[@Aesthetic_Al]

You nailed it here. The Garmin Connect App and the "connect Iq" app is way to intimated for many.. Maybe I'll drop a video because im surprised the amount of people that have a Garmin and dont know they can connect their (music provider). Listen without a phone. Appreciate the comment 🙏

[@kageboshi18]

Garmin watch for strength training at least for me is great everywhere except calories. Calories during running, cycling and similar are fine, but are way off (overestimated by a lot) during my strength training.

[@JereCarroll]

Curious if anyone knows what the watch face in the thumbnail for the KZbin video is and how to find it

[@manhunni]

thanks mate, best video out there. i thought i use my apple watch just for tracking my Runs and some Data... but you show me im using more than that. the payment the Cellular thing, its way more convenient for daily usage than the Garmin. would be interesting to use both. for daily - Apple - for Sport - Garmin - if so, is Garmin export the tracking into the apple fitness ? --- health OK for sure. I guess this would be my go to using both the way they build for.

[@prakashlimbu5738]

The clever thing about the Garmin is the battery life which most people would lean towards. If apple were to switch to a battery saver mode I probably would doubt that the functionality between both watches would be similar. Personally would take on Garmin right now with their long battery life and user experience is not that bad either. Great review though. Thanks 👍

[@mr.sonnyrocket]

What about the accuracy of the sleep tracking? This seems to be a problem.

[@dmytroduplyka8875]

I’m not sure about more premium versions of Garmin watches, but Garmin pay on my Instinct 2 requires a PIN code once a day, which is not that easy to enter using the buttons interface. It reminds me of some relic disk phone dial. On one hand it’s just once a day, on the other hand - I can pay in 2 clicks with my iPhone and don’t make all the people in line wait for extra 30 seconds cuz look at me, I have a secure smart watch. Why Garmin does not track if the watch had been removed from your hand to skip the PIN code, like Apple Watch does?

[@MalcolmRobbins]

Can you see incoming messages like what’s app and alerts from calendar reminders etc etc I am looking at the Garmin 965 but like you I am long time Apple Watch user

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Great question! Any notification with the "message" will show. You can reply only dismiss the notification. But Whats app, Instagram DM, Snapchat, Calendar, Reminders it all will show. Of course in bluetooth range. you iPhone would need to be.

[@lukeharris3949]

I’m the owner of Apple Watch Ultra. I also own a Garmin Epix Gen 2 since November 2023. Would never have bought the Apple Watch if I’d bought the Garmin first 😮

[@gaurang171]

@Aesthetic_AI Does garmin watch have emergency contact for low oxygen level? I know it has fall detection but couldn't find anything about low oxygen emergency contact