Garmin Venu 4 vs. Venu X1: All-around quality or expensive, niche perks?

The mainline champ returns

Garmin unshackled the Venu 4 to add better personalized coaching, training load data, and GPS accuracy, while still designing it to be more accessible, stylish, and health-focused than your typical Garmin watch. It's heavier and more expensive than past Venus, and doesn't have every Venu X1 perk, but it still arguably has the best value of any Garmin watch. • Better dual-band GPS and SatIQ • 2–4 more days of battery life • ECG readings • Better accessibility tools • New multisport Fitness Coach • No built-in maps or Fenix-level training tools • A bit heavier despite smaller display • No Sapphire crystal • Pricier than the Venu 3

Thin frame, powerful guts

The Garmin Venu X1 isn't nearly as well-rounded as the Venu 4, prioritizing a large, brig