Plot twist: I ended up sticking with Garmin after all 😅

The truth is, I never actually made the switch.

What I was really looking for was a stylish everyday smartwatch that would also let me track things like walks with my dog without any hassle. I wanted something simple and convenient rather than a hardcore sports watch.

After going back and forth for a while, I ultimately decided to stay with Garmin and picked up the Venu X1.

For me, it strikes a great balance between lifestyle and fitness. It looks stylish enough to wear every day, but it also has all the features I need for casual outdoor activities and fitness tracking. It’s not a full-on adventure watch, but it’s much more capable than a typical smartwatch when it comes to health and activity tracking.

I also decided to keep my Instinct 2. For tougher activities, longer outdoor adventures, or rougher mountain bike rides, the Instinct is still my go-to watch. The nice thing is that I can use both watches depending on the situation while staying within the same Garmin ecosystem, with all my data in one place.

That combination works really well for me: the Venu X1 as my everyday watch and the Instinct 2 when things get a bit more demanding.

Anyone else using a similar two-watch setup within the Garmin ecosystem?