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The Garmin Venu X1 gives the Forerunner 970 a flashy run for your money
The Venu X1 takes nearly every Forerunner 970 and Fenix 8 feature and crams it into an ultra-skinny frame, with a gorgeously bright display that makes maps and widgets easier to read.
I've been testing the Garmin Venu X1 for months, but my initial impression never changed: it's an incredibly comfortable, painfully expensive fitness watch that prioritizes display space over battery life and traditional style. (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)Overall, the Venu X1's 2-inch display is the clear selling point: it's twice as bright as the Fenix 8, has sapphire glass protection, and still hits an industry-standard 328ppi so that your main watch face can fit a bunch of tiny complications, all fully readable. (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)The Garmin Venu X1 uses the latest-generation optical HR sensor and All-Systems GNSS mode, which triangulates your location with GPS and other satellite systems simultaneously.
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