{"id":304201,"date":"2021-07-20T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/which-should-you-buy-review-geek-3\/"},"modified":"2021-07-20T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T18:00:00","slug":"which-should-you-buy-review-geek-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-should-you-buy-review-geek-3\/","title":{"rendered":"#Which Should You Buy? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a33b5006f1ff\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a33b5006f1ff\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-should-you-buy-review-geek-3\/#What_Are_the_Similarities\" >What Are the Similarities?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-should-you-buy-review-geek-3\/#The_Venu_2_Is_the_Logical_First_Step\" >The Venu 2 Is the Logical First Step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-should-you-buy-review-geek-3\/#Garmin_Venu_2\" >Garmin Venu 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-should-you-buy-review-geek-3\/#The_Forerunner_745_Is_for_Athletes_Who_Are_Ready_for_the_Next_Level\" >The Forerunner 745 Is for Athletes Who Are Ready for the Next Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-should-you-buy-review-geek-3\/#Garmin_Forerunner_745\" >Garmin Forerunner 745<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-should-you-buy-review-geek-3\/#Conclusion_The_Choice_Is_Pretty_Simple\" >Conclusion: The Choice Is Pretty Simple<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Which Should You Buy? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-91689 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4756f7ee.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4756f7ee.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4756f7ee.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"The Venu 2S next to the Forerunner 745\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cameron Summerson\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When I reviewed the Garmin Venu 2 earlier this year, several people asked about the Forerunner 745 in comparison. The two are similar in features and close enough in price (Venu is $399; Forerunner is $499), but they\u2019re definitely for totally different people. So, who is each one for? Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n<p>I originally called the Venu 2 \u201cthe fitness watch for everyone,\u201d and I still think that\u2019s accurate. Everyone, of course, meaning the everyman\u2014the folks who want a good looking watch that can also do some smart stuff. Those looking for more than an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le Watch for fitness but aren\u2019t ready to fully nerd out on their performance. That\u2019s the Venu crowd.<\/p>\n<p>The Forerunner 745 (and the Forerunner <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> at large, really) is where you go from there. When you get to a point where you\u2019re looking to take your fitness <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> to the next level, add more sports, or really dig into the metrics. It\u2019s not as pretty, as smart, or as modern feeling, but it\u2019s the watch that can help you dig deep, hit your goals, and become more of the athlete you want to be.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Similarities\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_similarities\">What Are the Similarities?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you look at the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbuy.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2FUS%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2FcompareResult.ep%3FcompareProduct%3D713363%26amp%3BcompareProduct%3D707538\">list of things each watch can do<\/a>, you\u2019re going to see a striking number of identical options. At the core, these are both fitness-first watches, where your performance is everything and smart features come second. If you\u2019re looking solely for a smartwatch, neither of these is your best bet.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91690 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/07\/de0cedee.jpg\" alt=\"The Venu 2S next the Forerunner 745\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cameron Summerson\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They can both track daily metrics, like heart rate, pulse ox, steps, hydration, calories, and sleep. They both have Garmin\u2019s advanced <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstbeat.com\/en\/\">Firstbeat<\/a> sleep tracking for a detailed look at how you sleep and how to improve. They\u2019re both water resistant and have Garmin Pay. They can both store music for playback without your phone (500 songs for the Forerunner, 650 songs for the Venu 2).<\/p>\n<p>If you want to track runs, walks, swims, hikes, cycling activities, and more, they can both do that with the built-in GPS. The level of detail and supported sensors will vary between watches, but we\u2019ll talk about that more down below.<\/p>\n<p>So, from an aerial view, there\u2019s a lot of overlap between this pair. But as is usually the case, the devil is in the details.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Venu_2_Is_the_Logical_First_Step\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_Venu2\">The Venu 2 Is the Logical First Step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to take a step away from the typical smartwatch and into something more fitness-focused, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbuy.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2FUS%2Fp%2F707538\">Venu 2<\/a> is where it\u2019s at. So, for example, if you\u2019ve been wearing an Apple Watch for a couple of years and find its fitness features to be lacking (they\u2019re very simple), the Venu 2 is a great option\u2014 keep in mind you\u2019ll lose a bunch of the \u201csmart\u201d features, like direct access to Siri. This is a smartwatch only in the simplest definition of the word. The primary focus and function here is fitness.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1508px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91692 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/07\/c760529f-1.png\" alt=\"A look at some of the Venu 2's features\" width=\"1508\" height=\"748\" data-credittext=\"Garmin\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Garmin<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And for that, it\u2019ll run circles around any Apple Watch (or other smartwatch or basic fitness tracker). The Venu 2 can track almost any workout you\u2019d want, including running (indoor, outdoor, and treadmill),\u00a0hiking, climbing, bouldering, skiing, snowboarding, rowing, cycling, pool swimming, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you\u2019ll note a few specifics here. To start, it can\u2019t track, uh, track running\u2014as in, on an actual track, which is handled differently than other types of runs.. Or open swims. It also doesn\u2019t support advanced sensors like cycling power meters, tools for running dynamics, and the like. It does have support for things like external heart rate monitors and speed\/cadence sensors, though. As I said, it\u2019s a step up from most other smartwatches or fitness trackers, but it\u2019s not that full step into a \u201cfitness watch.\u201d Baby steps, y\u2019all.<\/p>\n<p>While the Forerunner 745 may be more powerful when it comes to fitness tracking (which we\u2019ll get into down below), the Venu 2 will definitely have more appeal if you\u2019re looking for a more aesthetically pleasing and modern feeling watch.<\/p>\n<p>To start, the Venu 2 has a touchscreen, so it will feel very natural for anyone coming from another smartwatch. To add to that, it\u2019s an OLED display, so it\u2019s absolutely gorgeous. Bold, beautiful colors juxtaposed by deep blacks make this watch\u2019s face an absolute joy to look at.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, this type of display can also be harder to look at in the brightest lighting conditions, making it hard to see outdoors in the sun. By contrast, the Forerunner 745 uses a transflective display, which means colors are washed out and dull, but it works exceptionally well outside\u2014even without the backlight on.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1656px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bab054f9-1.png\" alt=\"More of the Venu 2's features\" width=\"1656\" height=\"962\" data-credittext=\"Garmin\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Garmin<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While I will readily say the Forerunner 745 is for \u201cserious athletes,\u201d there are things you\u2019ll get with the Venu 2 that you won\u2019t find on any Forerunner. To start, there\u2019s a whole series of animated workouts on the Venu 2, which are great for users who are looking to add more strength training to their workouts but aren\u2019t sure where to start. These are in addition to the cardio workouts mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, and one of the features I find most interesting on the Venu 2 is that you can track golf activities here. The Forerunner 745 doesn\u2019t offer support for golf, which could be a key activity for many users.<\/p>\n<p>For smart and connected features, the Venu 2 is also nicer. The notification system is cleaner and generally just better to interact with, thanks to the touchscreen. As much as I like buttons on my workout equipment (touchscreens are finicky with gloves and\/or sweat), touchscreens are superior for any smart features.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0912JT6R1?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41v-vA-8MhS._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Garmin Venu 2\" aria-label=\"Shop for Garmin Venu 2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0912JT6R1?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garmin_Venu_2\"><\/span>Garmin Venu 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">A powerful fitness watch with a gorgeous OLED display and excellent battery life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-price\">\n<p class=\"product-price\">\n$399.99<br \/>\n<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Forerunner_745_Is_for_Athletes_Who_Are_Ready_for_the_Next_Level\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_forerunner\">The Forerunner 745 Is for Athletes Who Are Ready for the Next Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I really hate the term \u201cserious athlete,\u201d as it downplays the hard work put in by anyone who works out. So, out of the gate, I want to make it clear: Regardless of your shape, size, or fitness level, if you work out, you are an athlete. And if you take it seriously, then you\u2019re a serious athlete.<\/p>\n<p>Alas, it\u2019s hard to make it clear in just a few words how the Forerunner 745 is different. It\u2019s for the metric nerds. The data collectors. Those among you who want to know what your split is on your third trip up the local climb. The cyclists who want power data. The runners who <i>need<\/i> to know their cadence or stride length.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1499px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91694 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/07\/95383ab2-1.png\" alt=\"A look at some of the Forerunner 745's features\" width=\"1499\" height=\"770\" data-credittext=\"Garmin\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Garmin<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Does that sound like you? Then you want the Forerunner 745 over the Venu 2. I loved the Venu 2 when I reviewed it (and owned the Venu 1 before that), but both always left me wanting. Why? Because I want metrics that they can\u2019t provide. That\u2019s why the 745 is the fitness watch for someone like me.<\/p>\n<p>It not only goes a step further with its accessory and sensor support, but it also has advanced training metrics, like recovery time, lap alerts, outdoor track support, open water swims, audio prompts, virtual partner, and running dynamics \u2026 to name a few. It can also track your training status, load, focus, and effect, so you always know if you\u2019re training in the right zones.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s also not as much of a smartwatch, nor does it look as pretty. But these are things that likely won\u2019t matter to those whom this watch will appeal because it\u2019s about the sports functions and nothing else. Mirrored notifications, music control, and the like are all bonuses. But hey, at least they\u2019re present.<\/p>\n<p>One big thing to note about the 745 is its lack of a touchscreen. Anyone who has used a modern smartwatch\u2014or pretty much any other smart device, for that matter\u2014will feel like they just stepped back in time when they strap the 745 on their wrist. The screen is decidedly non-touch, and there\u2019s definitely an acclimation period to using buttons to control your watch.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1684px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91695 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/07\/c8aa08da-1.png\" alt=\"Some of the Forerunner 745's more advanced features\" width=\"1684\" height=\"1178\" data-credittext=\"Garmin\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Garmin<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course, this is by design\u2014and a smart one at that. Touch controls are great if you\u2019re sitting on the couch and need to swipe through a notification or two. But in the middle of a run or ride? Not so much. And when you throw full-finger gloves into the mix? Not at all. The touch targets on smartwatches have to be so small; they can be hard to hit at the best of times and nearly impossible in mid-stride of with a glove that makes your fingers twice as fat. These are just facts.<\/p>\n<p>For those reasons, I\u2019ve grown to love the non-touch display. I never accidentally swipe the screen when I brush up against something. It doesn\u2019t turn on and do a bunch of funky stuff if I wear my watch in the shower. It\u2019s a little more cumbersome but a lot more intentional. I love that.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08G597NJJ?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/414mPGfss-L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Garmin Forerunner 745\" aria-label=\"Shop for Garmin Forerunner 745\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08G597NJJ?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garmin_Forerunner_745\"><\/span>Garmin Forerunner 745<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">An advanced fitness watch that features more metrics and support for powerful sensors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-price\">\n<p class=\"product-price\">\n$499.99<br \/>\n<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_The_Choice_Is_Pretty_Simple\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_conclusion\">Conclusion: The Choice Is Pretty Simple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When it all comes down to it, you have to ask yourself what activities you want to track and to what level. For example, I\u2019m a cyclist, and both of my bikes have power meters. Even though I always ride with an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbuy.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2FUS%2Fp%2F621224\">Edge 530<\/a> cycling computer, I still want my watch to have power meter support. So for me, the Forerunner 745 wins every time.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re looking for a great sports watch that can track <i>almost<\/i> anything and have no need for the vastest sensor support, then the Venu 2 is the better choice for 95% of users. 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