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Garmin Venu 4 / Vivoactive 6

Garmin dominates Reddit fitness communities for a reason: no subscription fees, exceptional battery life, and workout tracking that serious athletes trust. The Venu 4 and Vivoactive 6 are the go-to picks for anyone who wants comprehensive health data without ongoing costs.

$250-$450
Pros
  • No subscription required for full feature access
  • Long battery life compared to Apple Watch and competitors
  • Tracks workouts, sleep, heart rate, SpO2, and stress accurately
  • Works well with both iOS and Android
Cons
  • Garmin Connect+ AI subscription is an added cost if you want advanced features
  • Interface less polished than Apple Watch
  • Bulkier design than slim fitness bands
Why we recommend it

If you want one watch that does everything well and never nickel-and-dimes you with subscriptions, Garmin is the answer — Reddit's fitness communities recommend it more than any other brand.

Reddit user

Garmin watches are great at tracking workouts, do not have a subscription, have good battery life.