The Garmin Venu 4 is a versatile smartwatch suitable for general fitness tracking and daily use, while the Abbott Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is tailored for athletes needing precise glucose monitoring during sports activities. The choice depends on the user's specific needs: a comprehensive smartwatch or a specialized glucose monitoring device.
| Attribute | Garmin Venu 4 | Abbott Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Rate Monitoring Accuracy | Expected to have excellent health and fitness tracking features; may lag slightly during high-intensity runs compared to a chest strap. | Not available |
| Blood Glucose Monitoring Precision | No blood glucose monitoring feature. | Measures glucose in the range of 55–200 mg/dL. Uses a small, flexible filament that penetrates about 5mm under the skin to measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid. Provides real-time glucose values. |
| Battery Life (typical use) | 5 days in watch mode without always-on screen; around 6 hours with GPS and music; some users report up to 10 days with limited feature use. | Up to 14 days. Disposable sensor. |
| GPS Accuracy | Built-in GPS for precise data during activities; generally solid and reliable, even in urban environments. | Not available |
| Water Resistance Rating | 50 meters. | Water-resistant up to 1 meter (3 feet) for a maximum of 30 minutes. Can be worn while showering, bathing, and swimming. |
| Display Type and Brightness | Upgraded AMOLED display for excellent brightness and sharpness; adaptive brightness. | Streams glucose data to a compatible mobile app or wrist readers via Bluetooth. |
| Sleep Tracking Accuracy | Tracks light, deep, and REM sleep stages using heart rate, HRV, and body movement data. | The Supersapiens app can import sleep events and data points such as Resting Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability from Oura. |
| Activity Tracking Variety | Tracks walking, running, cycling, cardio, strength, breathwork, and more; preloaded with sports apps ranging from running to skiing; automatically starts walking and running activities. | Designed for athletes and can be used during sports like cycling, running, and swimming. The Supersapiens app can import exercise events from Garmin ConnectIQ and Apple Health. |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Compatible with both Android and iOS smartphones. | Designed to work with compatible mobile apps. Uses Bluetooth to send data to smartphones. Check the Abbott website for a list of compatible devices. |
| Data Storage Capacity | Not specified in the provided context. | Stores the last 8 hours of data internally if the smartphone is out of range (more than 10m outdoors). |
| Alert and Notification Features | Customizable alerts and notifications. | There's no alarm to warn about low blood sugar and remind you to eat. |
| Comfort and Fit During Exercise | Lightweight and robust design, comfortable for all-day wear; band should be worn loosely enough to move back and forth on your wrist. | Small (about the size of a two Euro coin) and attaches to the back of the upper arm with an adhesive patch. Designed to be discreet and not unduly disturbing. |