Apple Watch vs Garmin for Runners - Don't Waste Your Money!

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00:00 - Intro / Overview
01:22 - Price / Models / Options
05:58 - User Interface / Features
12:15 - Apps / App Stores
14:25 - Activity Tracking / Profiles
16:23 - Navigation / Mapping
18:37 - GPS / Heart Rate Accuracy
22:07 - Battery Life
22:54 - Which one is right for you?

[@user-iu1qd2eq8s]

Epix pro gen2 is absolutely amazing.

[@iMDN94]

Very happy with my Garmin Venu 3, I do the odd hike, have started running, and play a few sports a week. Not to mention the battery would last a week if I stretched it out. Zero complaints so far!

[@hsi-linwei6768]

Bought my first Apple Watch in 2018, and used more than four, changed to Garmin Fenix 7 Pro this year, Sooooooo nice for me.

[@jaimealonsocardin2143]

A very important thing is apple watch only works with iphone. For example in spain android is almost 80% of smartphones. For android users is an easy decision. Garmin watches dont force you to be with androir or ios.

[@_sparrowhawk]

But about 60% of Americans have an iPhone so...thanks

[@TrailBlazer5280]

I was really loving the Forerunner 955 or even 965, their formfactor is IMO perfect. Clean and sleek, not too much of a bezel. But it was your video or another reviewer maybe that compared it to the Fenix line and boy the maps interaction was like night and day. This is one of my main buying points so I had to admit defeat with the Forerunners and that put me into the Fenix Pro line. Which are out of my budget... So after many videos and articles I think the Suunto Race is actually the best bang for your buck between Multi band GPS and maps/offline maps and navigation. Yes its lacking in areas, yes I still think Garmin is the best option overall but for a limited budget, they arent really cutting it. You go from reasonable to expensive really fast just to get a few extras

[@romanhit1]

Great overview! Thanks Dave

[@rubarb1275]

Really excellent video, thanks for sharing. It is difficult to choose as there will always be a compromise depending on what you want the watch for.

[@emergingit]

You need 2 watches IMO unfortunately

[@ghouse23]

Apple Watch Ultra for 2 years, i just got a garmin epix pro yesterday for my bday. It’s been great. I love it so much.

[@TheLargeUltraGuy]

This exactly what I’ve done I had the ultra since it came out and just jumped ship to Garmin but got the fenix sapphire solar and I love it, it’s crazy to say I don’t miss the ultra

[@slapfan1]

Had a Fenix 5 pro for ever, went to the AWU for two years and love it, it did everything my Fenix did after downloading Athlytic and WorkOutDoors. Got an Epix Sapphire 2 and love it. I do miss my AWU every now and then, specially when I want to leave my phone at home but have emergency contact if I need it, I also liked the looks and convenience of doing a lot from my wrist.

[@jaronc3094]

I went to an open box store, and picked up the Garmin Epix gen 2, 47mm for $11. I have the ultra and I’m so torn between both.

[@HarryKuloh]

Yeah right​@@jaronc3094

[@FrankFiorentino]

Same here

[@josuemencias4830]

I used to be an AWU user I recently change for Garmin Epix Pro and wow just wow. I think Im never moving back to the Apple Watch, is not that is a bad watch, it just I feel so much comfortable using Garmin

[@user-nn6uy7vn9s]

Great video Dave,but I still like my Garmin 965,just a very dependable sport watch, prefer the round watch for exercise,not much for me to have a pretty boy square watch 😂

[@jcmuscle123]

Gamin just needs the cellular connection and game over

[@jcmuscle123]

@@Jay151right, meh still pretty much everyone also has WhatsApp or telegram

[@MrSeedi76]

I don't want cell connection on my sports watch. It drains battery and is simply annoying. Nobody needs to be able to reach me on my daily 10k run.

[@robhunt8378]

@@MrSeedi76 Nothing would force you to use it though.

[@blairrobin6569]

Nah pass

[@sportfittech]

@@MrSeedi76agree for 10km, for me running 100k+ ultras Cellular connection is essential so I turn my phone off between rest stops

[@Tritiuminducedfusion]

Apple Watch for the casual fitness person and overall functionality... Garmin for fitness enthusiasts. My only gripe with Garmin is the distance tracking is a tad off, and Apple's overall functionality is a bit more seamless. I don't see messages on my Garmin (not a huge issue for me as i dont want to talk to people while I'm working out anyway).

[@RovePaths]

Charging frequently vs not. Spending over $1k (in my country) vs not. Simple, dedicated, straightforward interface vs not. Can't wait for my CTS cap in white!

[@kyrkligating1544]

Thanks for informative videos. A friendly suggestion - a bit less waving around with the hands will make your videos more enjoyable to watch. Apart from that, great content.

[@grisu9888]

Got a aw and want to buy a Garmin since Fenix 5… Fenix 8 ist expected for Late August so I Try to hold on and be Patient a few more months Till September After Apple Release their features and Than I decide. I think you cant Go wrong with Both :)

[@WhatAboutTech]

I will switch once I can get cellular on a garmin, only bring my Ultra and headphones when running.

[@carl_weatherzzz7386]

Don't need a phone on my wrist and you can load plenty of music or podcasts on Garmin.

[@labridogel]

I want to be able to train for a marathon while listening to music on long runs. Based one what I’m seeing I don’t think the Watch 9 is even capable of making it through a 4 hour run + music, right? After 2 hours with music and GPS my first gen SE is mostly dead. I also want to hike and cycle. I use work outdoors on my AW SE for hiking maps, but I feel like it kills the battery. So automatically looking at Ultra on the Apple side. I’m thinking for my use case the FR 965 is the way to go?

[@kswiftful]

Samsung user here, I've been looking and the Epix Gen 2 and the Fenix pro line since last year. The Watch 5 pro is pretty capable, but GPS is very..... optimistic, and battery life is inly 2.5 days. I also own a coros pace 3, but the build quality doesnt inspire confidence for me compared to the Gw's sapphire screen

[@mlegrand]

Great overview on a crazy topic. Grabbing popcorn 🍿 so I can watch the 🔥 in the comments here.

[@DeeKay1911]

Just don’t get the massive amount of hate from different camps. I run a lot and love doing it with the Apple Watch Ultra but can fully understand some people love Garmins. Just buy and use what you like

[@JasonRaneses]

I’m back with an AWU 2 from an Epix Pro for the second time now. And wouldn’t you know it, it’s easy to get drawn back both ways depending what you’re optimizing for. There’s currently not a front runner that covers best in class as a smartwatch, activity tracker, and wellness device for most people. Apple will likely get there in a few years.

[@ScharfeMesser]

Garmin Fenix 7x sapphire solar is my go to watch

[@brennonjacobson6262]

How does Garmin do on Heart Monitoring and AFIB detection? Apple Watch woke me up in the middle of the night with AFIB and I wear mine 24/7 for monitoring my AFIB

[@campeanclaudiu]

Garmin watches has "Abnormal activity heart rate alert" and you can configure for high heart rate or/and low heart rate for rest time and for activity times separately.

[@applerunner1184]

After using the Apple Watch Ultra for 2 years, I have come to the conclusion that the answer is : BOTH! I love the smarts, integration and breadth of functionality of the Apple Watch (and I could not live without them), but I have concluded that the running specific functionality of the AW is unreliable for serious runners. Lots of small issues which add up to a big one. The wheel is sometimes hard to rotate, the action button sometimes does not work, random screen touches (eg when wearing a jacket), using different gestures to start, pause and stop a workout, Lack of maps / directions, not being able to use GymKit with workouts. The number of times that I have inadvertently terminated a workout, progressed through a workout or lost data in a race has been frustrating. So I now use the Ultra for most things and have a Coros Pace 3 for running specific features and a reliable backup.

[@Thomlabe]

Wow! So do you use them both at the same time or just switch when you’re going for a run?

[@applerunner1184]

@@Thomlabe both at the same time. I still record workout on the Apple Watch so that my Apple health data is complete, but use the running specific features of the Coros - workouts, directions, heart rate alerts etc

[@patricktibbitts]

@@applerunner1184 I do this too. I have an Apple Watch Ultra that I use everyday and a Coros pace 3 that I use for running specifically. I wear both at the same time during runs because as a heavier runner I want to be able to call someone if I do hurt myself while running. 😅 Haven’t had to call out due to an injury yet. Fingers crossed that doesn’t happen. I use the Coros to help me train for marathons and half marathons.

[@gentatanaka4069]

Both? Both? Sounds like Garmin and Apple had an agreement to pay reviewers and utube commenters like you to defeat the real competetion from Huawei.

[@applerunner1184]

@@gentatanaka4069 really? Really?

[@KwyjiboVanDeKamp]

Hey Dave, another great video from you! 💪 I think this will help a lot of people. Can you tell me what running vest you're wearing at 16:30? A video on running vests/packs would be nice! 😊

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks! That vest is a Goldwin Star Race Vest... currently one of my favorites but very expensive for what it is.

[@cbgny23]

Well done, sir. Well done.

[@brentjohnson6654]

I currently have an Apple Watch. Battery life is the single most annoying feature of Apple Watch. I have had it for only a couple of years and like the recording of activity and the challenges between other Apple Watch users. I was recently on a cruise and wading into the ocean in the Bahamas killed the watch for a few days. I wasn’t too concerned since I was already looking at Garmin. I am an iPhone user and Garmin watches generally don’t integrate well with those phones. I have come across a Venu 3 which will allow me to make calls or texts based on the voice assistant. In my research I have found the compare option on the Garmin website to be useful. Thanks for your video.

[@piter8850]

Вену 3 это хорошие часы ,но они не работают в паре с айфоном, именно те функции что вам нужны

[@cristobalbalenciaga7295]

Apple just announced some new features for the apple watch. Training load and something that resembles whoop recovery and garmins body battery. And it actually looks amazing.

[@jaronc3094]

I’m about to download the developerbeta watch os 11. I picked up the Garmin Epix gen 2 over the weekend for $11 and I’m completely torn by both. I also have the ultra 🤣

[@g1984AF]

If they dont get a battery for at least more than 3 days it will never be worth it

[@monguzzle]

@@g1984AF Almost nobody needs that, even in the ultra running community.

[@brennonjacobson6262]

@@g1984AFI charge my ultra when I shower and it never gets below 30%. I wear it 24/7

[@adellapigna7189]

Not interested in a smart watch, I just wanted something to track my running and cycling. Notifications and distractions are hell on my phone, they’ve got no place on my wrist.

[@emergingit]

Then buy a Garmin it's simple

[@medranojose27]

Can you do a video of coros vs garmin

[@JasonRaneses]

Awaiting your thoughts on the updates from WWDC. Battery life on the AWU will still be an issue, however it looks like we'll be seeing wellness features reminiscent of Garmin, Whoop, et al without needing to use third-party apps. Plus proper offline maps in activity mode? Quoted from the keynote -- “…turn by turn directions for walking and hiking routes you’ve created." Give us tooling to build routes, or at minimum, GPX import and I'd be happy. WorkOutDoors is awesome in this regard already, but if it was built into watchOS even better.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Stay tuned!

[@okaayyyybuddy1927]

@@Jay151it looks like this will be changing if you saw Apple's WWDC on their upcoming watch update

[@juanotavo82]

Both, that is the way to go.

[@Chris-dw3xl]

Since been back on the iPhone from the pixel I’m thinking about getting a Apple Watch series 9 or the ultra I like the smartwatch functionality plus my epix 2 is getting a bit laggy less than a year old , I can plan workouts in for the Apple Watch like the garmin just wish Apple Watches have better battery life and a dedicated start/stop and pause button also I do believe Apple are holding back on battery life cause garmin can make there watches last a week or more

[@Ariozo111]

For training Garmin is way ahead of Ultra, but on Tech things Ultra is better than Garmin. :) Have Ultra and find myself using my Epic gen2 Pro 99% this days, only time i use my Ultra is on the Mx bike to have my Phone on the wrist but still use my Epic on other hand to get training done. :)

[@ZeRo-22-]

I will say this once and for all: both are capable watches, and both will meet 95% of the needs of any user. Short of a 100 mile race, both will handle anything you throw at them. That said, I own both an Ultra 1 and an Epix Pro 47. Happy with both and love both.

[@davidcampos5878]

I would say that the Apple Ultra meets the needs of 95% of peoples needs while Garmin is probably a better choice for a much smaller subset.

[@Fozzee.1970]

@@davidcampos5878 can't meet 95% of peoples needs when less than 50% own an iPhone!

[@GotDamBoi]

If you're an athlete first and a tech person second, get a Garmin. If you're a tech person first and a athlete second, get an Apple Watch

[@ryangonzaga2874]

Perfect answer, makes sense if people actually think about it

[@Fozzee.1970]

Don't agree I'm both but still have a Garmin. Most of the smartwatch features on an apple watch are gimmicky and I would rarely use them. I just need basic notifications on a watch.

[@savagedriver1967]

Don't forget that not everyone has an iPhone.

[@markd.9538]

If you are either person, get a garmin. Its always going to be the better choice.

[@applerunner1184]

Hmm. My issue is that I am a tech first person who is also a serious runner. That is why I think in this scenario, you need both!

[@dnice362]

I had a Fenix 7 and went to an Apple Watch ultra 2. Need the smart watch capabilities of the smart watch for 3 months. My impressions were good with the running aspect of it but I missed how easy it was to use garmin for fitness and running, it’s a fitness watch first and Apple is smartwatch. Needless to say I went back a Fenix 7 and I’ll never use anything else. Also idk how much this matters I love the style of the garmin, not so much the style of the Apple Watch

[@chriscarpunky]

Apple just announced training load for their watches and pause days for recovery.

[@sxhrgvs]

I have a fenix 6x pro. To be honest I find the maps very hard to use. Lag is really bad. Navigation within the maps seems tricky. Overall it’s feeling dated and I’m looking to upgrade. Hoping garmin bring out something new and compelling this year but they’re giving no visibility on it, which is unhelpful.

[@jaimealonsocardin2143]

I had an 6x pro and i felt the same. In garmins series 7 you have touch screen and the difference is enormous

[@kevinbrockob6205]

just want my enduro 2 with cellular... not asking for much here garmin! :)

[@chopsuey33]

How’s the battery for the enduro 2 ? Does it last?

[@kevinbrockob6205]

@@chopsuey33 I see like 3 weeks of battery easy on a full charge, including workouts. big fan of MIP displays (on sport watches like garmin). :)

[@alanshrimpton6787]

Probably boils down to what phone you use. As an android user, there's no point getting an apple watch

[@cedryk5376]

Instinct 3 when? Or tactix 8?

[@lenaterekha818]

What about Apple watch 8? Im thinking to get it

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Nearly the same as the 9. Still a good buy!

[@ItsOnPaper]

Instinct 2 or 955 or 965? Help me out people!

[@TheGreatLakesRonin]

I know it's ridiculous, but I'd love a gym setting that did a general burn like the apple watch so I don't have to throw reps in every time.

[@alexanderfelke]

I replaced the AWU2 with the Tactix Delta and it blew the AWU2 out of the ballpark in disciplines that I didn’t know even existed.

[@TylerShawWx]

The only thing holding me back from switching to Garmin from my AW is lack of cellular connectivity because I don't take my phone on runs. I use the RadarScope and weather apps on my AW during the summer to monitor weather because we get a lot of severe storms. I've looked at different belts, vests, etc. to carry my phone but I just can't get used to it. I can't justify juggling both.

[@jwinston7636]

Garmin all day.

[@George-xy2xi]

Only reason I run with both is Apple has phone. Apple miles are inaccurate at .14 shorter than garmin. Split times are all messed up.

[@Anza_34832]

If you’re not so much into athletics data, the Apple watches have a small loudspeaker and read out loud your key training metrics every kilometer/mile/lap. My Garmin Fenix can’t do that.

[@austinslater4773]

I’ve been missing my CTS fill! Can’t wait to watch this but for me it’s the Garmin. Looks and battery life are my two biggest reasons. They’re both great watches though!

[@emergingit]

Garmin is king outdoors, running and exercising etc. Apple and Samsung etc are better business watches that's how I categorize them IMO

[@mudlee1058]

I don't know why no one mention the endless bugs you can have with garmins. I had an epix pro gen 2, HR issues, sleep tracking problems and other, very annoying issues. Bought a Forerunner 965. A bit better, but still. For this price, it's not acceptable. Check their forums, the new HR tracking issues appear on almost every watch, since March.

[@ryangonzaga2874]

AW will probably be better if they can improve their battery life. 😊

[@fitnessfaith4900]

So overwhelmed. Just compare for running.

[@jaredb9281]

Barely 1 to 1.5 days of battery life and needing an iPhone is an easy decision to ignore Apple. And if I needed smart functions galore... I already have that in a smartphone, which is far more convenient to operate. The Garmin Epix Pro is awesome.

[@rajgopee1245]

The only thing a proper smartwatch has that I miss is a remote camera shutter. Garmin hits every other point and blows away smartwatches on the main one: battery life. All i need is notifications really though i wish the connection between garmin and the phone is more robust. Its Garmin for me all the way. For context i'm using a Garmin Fenix 7X and with my settings I get 22 days of battery. No smartwatch gets close to that

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Pretty sure there's an app for camera shutter in the Connect IQ store?

[@rajgopee1245]

@@ChaseTheSummit I think there is. I’ve only used those apps on Android and it’s basically another camera app. Fine if it’s outside and sunny but you notice the drop in quality if you use it indoors and you lose the native camera processing. Not sure if it’s different with Apple though!

[@jamie_weston]

I’ve been wearing the Ultra 2 and the Fenix 7x for the last few weeks and I’ve ended up sticking with the Ultra 2. I’m not a runner so don’t need that functionality, with weightlifting and walking/hiking the Ultra ticks all the boxes for me, and with the new updates for watchOS 11 it adds in a lot of the missing functionality. I’m also getting about 2.5 days out of the Ultra which is perfect for me. The only thing I really miss is how glances are laid out on the Garmin, it was nice to just scroll through and see data right there It’s a lot of the app integrations that also got me to stick with the Ultra, if Garmin could convince develops of bigger apps to also develop for them it could become a game changer, maybe add in cellular as well

[@MrSeedi76]

Between Garmin and Apple I choose Huawei. Just bought the Fit 3 and GT3. Both do all I need as a hobby runner and the music player is awesome. I can transfer MP3s through BT to the watch from my smartphone. And I have a vast collection of downloaded MP3s. Heart rate is as precise as my Garmin Fénix 7 Pro (I checked it by wearing one on the left and one on the right wrist - they matched 1:1), GPS too. You can get a Huawei GT3 for slightly over 100 bucks.

[@casrogue]

I dont like to charge every night. Anything that lasts at least 4 to 5 days will be good. Also apple watches are closed ecosystem. If you don't own an apple phone well good luck. That for me is an extra expense.

[@shawnnabeziz]

Bro dropped the perfect video at the best moment possible

[@ciprigeorgiu]

Came here after Apple WWDC and now the choice of Apple Watch Ultra is much much easier because of training load and vitals app on Apple Watch. Currently using an ultra 2 and a forerunner 255. Will put the Garmin in the drawer after the release of the new features.

[@cristobalbalenciaga7295]

Yeah if it’s accurate (which apple usually is), then the only downside is going to be the battery life. But the interface on the watch looked amazing.

[@ciprigeorgiu]

@@cristobalbalenciaga7295 ultra’s battery is quite ok. 3 days with AOD and at least one workout per day.

[@Rodol89]

One thing though will be important. The AWU measure your heart rate once every few minutes (or so). For Garmin you can use to measure heart rate every second. This is important for statistics and data in my opinion.

[@ciprigeorgiu]

@@Rodol89 this is only true outside workouts. So I don’t think it should be a problem.

[@Rodol89]

@@ciprigeorgiu Yes, you are correct in that. Besides of training however it is as I said. Also in sleep tracking for AW it is only measuring HR few times during your sleep. I think it does metter. Personally I use AW and 24/7 heart rate measures is what I am missing.

[@Bettarg]

Apple all day !

[@waynejohnstone3685]

Just got my Epix pro. Absolutely love it, it’s my fourth Garmin and by far the best. Got it so I can ditch my aw which I was just using as a dress watch anyway.

[@jamesgaskin7762]

Apple Watch Ultra is perfect for me! Awesome blend of sports / running features with all the smart functionality like music, Apple Pay, maps etc….. Battery life is not an issue at all, it lasts 17 hours in GPS mode….not sure I would last longer than that 😅

[@vancemah8407]

I'd like to add a niche crowd who still like to wear mechanical watches. I chose a Garmin so that I wouldn't have to charge it as frequently as an Apple watch if I'm wearing my other watches.

[@michaelalbrecht3395]

What I like about my Apple Watch 8 is that I can go for a road run and not have to lug my phone with me I wish garmin would release a cellular version of a watch

[@nathanenns]

Coros

[@ivoleugemors7143]

yes I can be difficult to operate an Apple Watch with wet hands but who goes to sleep right after a workout?

[@danielvargo4498]

Garmin epix pro all day ❤

[@anthonycraig274]

Apple Watch because I don’t do multi day events out in the middle of nowhere. Plus, I do many different types of sports and activities.

[@doughappel4886]

I think there is often an assumption that Apple and Garmin are equally capable health trackers (i.e., heart rate and sleep). This is far from the case, Apple is FAR ahead of Garmin in accuracy. Now if they could only master battery performance..

[@MrSeedi76]

Garmins are good at heart rate but the sleep tracking sucks.

[@rolandbechtel5399]

Pretty sure that watch isn't going to help you run. Running is going to help your future runs. So get out there and run kids!!!!

[@NAW32Nicoisme]

Huawei😊

[@VtoroySleva]

Loved it

[@Zoltan1412]

Huawei

[@MrSeedi76]

Yup. Way better sleep tracking than the Garmins (at least sleep duration - not so much sleep phases but that's not something I can influence voluntarily anyways so duration is all I need), same precision when it comes to heart rate (tested it) and way better music player with the ability to put MP3s on the watch through BT. Huge advantage for me as I have a huge collection of downloaded podcasts on my phone. I own the Fit 3 and GT3. Both are great. The only downside of the Fit 3 is the missing pressure sensor so you can't get stuff like "hill score" or see how many stairs you climbed. The GT3 has a pressure sensor however. Used it today for the first time to track my morning run and it works flawlessly.

[@EvilTeacher34]

#MexicanGreetings! Great video that will have to be changed in a few months 😅 damn Apple screwing with people on a yearly basis...still a great explanation on how to choose one over the other. I, for one, double watch and even triple (Coros) until I find the one that suits me...

[@galelmalah5454]

Easy. Garmin.

[@nickjanssen]

Not so difficult, is it? Do you want a sporty smartwatch? Go for Apple. Do you want a smart sports watch? Go for Garmin.

[@Aldinequeen]

Garmin! I like my Apple Watch but Garmin is best for my running (marathons).

[@dimi-88]

Only AWU.This lag from garmin is unacceptable.Only one road is and that is AWU

[@JRSTechOutdoors]

Garmin all day long. As an Apple user & who loved the iPhone. I actually hate the Apple Watch for sports & health.

[@reyalvinbanares6214]

Apple Watch all day and everyday.

[@BeatNick67]

Another great video, I would say that where Garmin wins again is there are no subs for apps for covering feature gaps. Yes you might have to a pay a Dev a small fee on IQ for a watch face or data field but that’s way cheaper than say £27 p.a for Athlytic Pro.

[@constantinvijoli]

GarmWinnnnnnn!

[@RuthyB88]

Just sold my AWU2 and gone back to Garmin, I hope this video confirms I made the best decision 😂(haven’t watched yet). If Apple Watch did recovery metrics without third party apps, it would be a much stronger contender!

[@onezweithree]

Apple literally just announced training load and more vitals tracking at WWDC...

[@UrbanArmed]

I have both watches as well, just watched WWDC and Apple is going to be rolling out recovery / strain data natively for watchOS. I may go back lol hahahah

[@janvandermark2747]

Same issue here. Was going back all in on the Garmin, but now Apple with the recovery/strain natively sounds enticing. I just don't like being stuck on an iphone to review workout data, maps, etc. Workout/adventure/travel metrics should be available on the iCloud... perhaps someday.

[@RuthyB88]

@@onezweithreeI saw! It’s a step in the right direction, I imagine recovery metrics will be next.

[@mihaiboboc6856]

Huawei GT runner 😂

[@MrSeedi76]

Same. Simply a much better user experience than the Garmin Fénix 7.

[@Alex-sk1ez]

Apple’s algorithms for sports outside of running and cycling is off. So my choice is garmin all day.

[@MrHenkfromHolland]

Can I make phone calls with a Garmin watch.?😢

[@ChaseTheSummit]

On the Venu 3 you can but only if your phone is nearby.

[@campeanclaudiu]

And how will goes your discussions with your conversation partner when you are in bus or some public places ? 😋

[@michaelrankins717]

Both.. Apple Watch took a step forward with the WatchOS software that was previewed today. I'm weird and wear both. Epix 2 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra.

[@milimetersinc.6171]

You're not weird you're just rich😂

[@RaulViitor1]

Do you have any problems using both? I was thinking to have a Garmin only for running/swimming/cycling, etc. and remove the watch when I'm not doing an activity.

[@michaelrankins717]

@@RaulViitor1I wear both at the same time. Including while sleeping. I haven't had any issues with either device. But you shouldn't have issues switching between one or the other. I love health-related data and you can never trust any of the software 100% so I compare them each morning. But to be honest most days the data from Garmin and Apple match pretty close.

[@ScienceMinisterZero]

It's sad Apple consumption vectors never step away from an electrical outlet to touch grass for more than a day.

[@MarS-dc2qx]

I when both the garmin is for athletes if you see real athletic ppl they wear garmin

[@maxel7723]

I don't think it's a useful exercise to compare a sport watch with a smartwatch. If you practice some sports, Garmin is like a Ferrari, and Apple is like an expensive luxury electric car that, however, has a range of only a few kilometers.

[@xxtwnz2919]

Great analogy.

[@drone9082]

Can Garmin make phone calls?

[@xxtwnz2919]

No

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Some can, like the Venu 3 if you have your phone nearby but none of them have a cellular connection except for the older Forerunner 945 LTE which doesn't support voice calling only messaging.

[@anonymous7851]

After having the apple watch for a couple years I went to Garmin and no regrets. I actually disconnected my Garmin from my phone because I was tired of the constant notifications (there's no email or text that is that important) and Garmin gives me almost 2 weeks where I don't have to think about charging.

[@RiqMoran]

If you only care about pace and distance, it doesnt matter what you get. If you are serious about running, dont get an apple watch. That's it.

[@RumbleBack-iz3tl]

Apple Watch. Because I can leave my phone at home. No chance with the garmin. If you are not an ultra marathon runner the Apple Watch is the first choice. The Garmin has no chance at all

[@georgigugov131]

Im with ultra … buy Garmin , don’t waist your money and time !

[@christopherhaner]

Garmin hands down!!! If you don't have an iPhone or have it on you apple watch is useless

[@vasay4897]

If you don’t know why you need Garmin, you don’t need Garmin.

[@yangwangbrock]

Left wrist - Garmin for workouts Right wrist - Apple Watch for notifications and sleep tracking, oh and that alarm is so subtle, but wakes you up.

[@jonnyc8208]

Same here!