Garmin’s Venu Sq 2, our favorite Fitbit alternative, hits its lowest price ever

Not only is Garmin’s Venu Sq 2 currently cheaper than rivals such as Fitbit’s aging Versa 4 and Fitbit’s Sense 2 smartwatches, in many ways it’s even better. The Venu Sq 2 boasts a beautiful and bright OLED display that’s easy-to-read and battery life that lasts around 11 days. The wearable also offers many health features you won’t be able to find in the Versa 4 or the Fitbit Sense 2, including hydration tracking and Garmin’s recovery feature, Body Battery. You even get access to Garmin Coach, a free program for beginner and intermediate-level runners that provides marathon training plans. Unlike Fitbit, Garmin doesn’t charge extra for these features, making the watch an even better value for your money.

Along with a terrific set of health and fitness features, the Venu Sq 2 is just a plain good smartwatch. It’s got built-in GPS, contactless payments via Garmin Pay, and emergency safety features, and it even lets Android device owners send quick replies to texts. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with cellular connectivity so you can’t use it to replace your smartphone. If you don’t mind that, the Venu Sq 2 is otherwise a fantastic fitness tracker, especially at this price.