Garmin Venu 4

Wrist • PPG • $450-550

Garmin Venu 4
Type Wrist
HRV Method PPG
Price $450-550
Price Model One-Time
Battery Life Up to 12 days
Water Resistant Yes
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The Verdict

The Venu 4 focuses on the wellness-HRV connection, with lifestyle logging that tracks how caffeine and alcohol affect your recovery. The Health Status widget brings HRV, sleep, and stress data together. Best for health-conscious users who want to understand lifestyle impacts.

Pros

  • Lifestyle logging tracks caffeine/alcohol impact on HRV
  • Health Status consolidates all wellness data
  • Available in 41mm and 45mm sizes
  • Bright AMOLED display

Cons

  • Premium pricing for lifestyle watch
  • No ECG like Venu 3
  • Battery shorter than some competitors
  • Limited advanced training features

Lifestyle Logging

The standout feature is lifestyle logging that tracks caffeine and alcohol consumption and correlates it with your HRV and recovery data. This helps you understand exactly how that evening glass of wine or afternoon coffee affects your body.

Health Status Widget

The Health Status widget combines HRV Status, resting heart rate, Pulse Ox, respiration rate, and skin temperature trends into one view. This holistic approach helps you spot patterns and understand your overall wellness.

Two Sizes

Available in 41mm and 45mm case sizes, making it more accessible for smaller wrists than the single-size Forerunner 970. The AMOLED display is bright and responsive for everyday use.

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