Switching from the Apple Watch to Garmin | Things you need to know

From having Apple Watch series 1-7 to now owning my 1st Garmin for 6 months. My Girlfriend and I share with you everything you need to know and what you can expect from the switch.

⌚️Timestamps⌚️
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - Smart Features
3:00 - Music Playback
3:48 - Apple Fitness +
4:45 - Battery Life
5:50 - Durability & Design
7:40 - Garmin Connect App

Links to the Garmin watch models we have:

[paulbridge]

Thought the video was good, but to be honest if you are going to play music in the background whilst talking, please turn it down some more, was about to turn the video several times, (just a little feedback. but thx for making the video 🙂

[tvieso]

I appreciate the different perspectives here. One huge thing you failed to mention though is navigation when running or hiking. AW requires cellular plan; Garmin does not. Plus, Garmin has many additional features with maps and breadcrumbing. That’s the number one reason I switched to Garmin from AW. Nothing beats AW as a smart watch. But for fitness and navigation, Garmin wins easy.

[alolsen]

I have used Garmin watches for years - perhaps decades and the Garmin app is a major component. I also bike and use a Garmin bike computer, as well as a Garmin scale - all dump their data seamlessly into Garmin Connect. So for me, the walled garden of Apple for phones, iPads and a MacBook Pro, and all Garmin for my swimming, biking and running.

[stavrosanastasas]

Super informative video. I'm in process of switching from an Apple watch to a Garmin watch so this was a good starting point for my research.

[ndi]

Switched to Garmin as of yesterday, 4 March 2023. I still have my
MacBook pro and iphone though. I had cell service on my Apple Watch, realized that I never really used it due to always having my phone. No big loss.
I love my new Garmin 245. Straight up fitness watch! Just what I was needing but just didn’t realize it. Until now that is.

[jademorrison]

Love this!! I’m finally “upgrading” from my 42mm Series 3 to a Garmin Venu today. Both are of course older watches but I’m excited to make a change! Thank you for a great video, awesome work.

[wndyx]

I'm thinking about changing my apple watch to garmin. I wish I could stay with apple but the fact that the battery drains so quickly, is annoying! Specially when you are in the midst of a training session (which has been happening a lot to me). Your review helped me a lot!.

[krystallittrell]

Your video helped me choose a Garmin Vivoactive 4s. I’ve been using the apple series 6 and love it but I wanted something more health/fitness related and Garmin seems to be better. Apple Watch is convenient for having a phone on your wrist but I always have my iPhone with me so no need for the Apple Watch. I can’t wait to see and learn more features of my Garmin and the Garmin Connect app was a huge selling point for me as well!!

[pootinplays]

I recently got a used Garmin Fenix 7 and am loving it. I love hiking and skiing and the topo maps are fantastic and holy crap the battery life is insane. Mine is used and it still will keep chugging for 15 days. Much less if I'm hiking and using the map but it's still great

[gboyer]

Everybody complaining…. 😑 Video is very clear and helpful…. the Apple Watch is the bridge in order to have the data uploaded to the app and have the rings working….

[denisepinet]

I switched from a fitbit to garmin venu 3. I love that they have competitions as fitbit no longer has those.

[danielvargo]

I absolutely love my Garmin epix gen 2 the screen is beautiful and I get about close to 16 days with always on screen off p ln us workouts I'm glad I dont have to charge it every day and the garmin app is awesome and very accurate also love maps on watch when hiking

[stedoesstuff]

Great video. For me the big selling point of the fenix/epix/955 is the topo maps so I can follow a pre-planned route when trail running. On Apple a 3rd party app is needed. Still tempted to try the  Watch Ultra though!

[igloozoo]

Whether you have apple or garmin, being able to load spotify playlists on your watch is a huge plus. Also you want to test your earphones bluetooth connection with your watch. Some have some shaky connections when your wrists are in running motion while others have a perfect connection

[faithandfitness]

Going with a Garmin Venu 2 after Fitbit bricked my charge 5. This video helped me decide between an Apple Watch and the Garmin. Thank you

[laurazerbini]

such a great video! I'm 100% convinced to change to a Garmin

[jrbabcock]

It’s impossible to understand your video while listening to the Headphones. I do not know why you have music while you’re trying to near me about the product.?

[KatelynnBrown-wbjf]

This is the video I needed to watch to make my decision. I hate that you have to look at a ton of apps to operate the apple watch.

[rumhoe]

Thanks for this review on switching, I flip flop between instinct solar and AW, but will give the Garmin another go, and see what series 8 bring with battery life

[billymartyn]

Just got my Garmin Fenix 6 Pro at 50% off since they came out with the new model. So far loving it.