The Garmin Venu SQ looks like the affordable twin of the Apple Watch. Its sports functions are decent: heart rate, sleep, sports including routes - it records all of this dutifully. The "Music" version (from 200 euros) plays music from Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer. The Venu SQ can be expanded with (lesser-known) apps, but a voice assistant is missing...
The Apple Watch 6 is the best smartwatch - in terms of functions, usability and sensor technology, none is better. But it only works with iPhones. For Android users, the Fitbit Versa 3 is an alternative with similarly good fitness functions. For those who want training plans and instructions, Huawei, Garmin and Polar offer the right workout companions - but with somewhat cumbersome operation...
