Garmin
Venu 4 45mm vs Venu X1
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
Both need much the same wrist — roughly 47–66mm across the flat of the wrist. Neither will fit where the other won't, so decide on thickness, weight and features instead.
The Venu 4 45mm wears larger than the Venu X1 (45mm vs 41mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Venu X1 is the slimmer of the two (7.9mm vs 12.5mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Venu X1 feels lighter (34g vs 38g, case only).
The Venu 4 45mm is thinner than 70% of the 45mm watches we track and the Venu X1 than 100% of the 41mm ones — so both wear flatter than their widths suggest.
The Venu 4 45mm is 4mm wider, 1mm shorter, 4.6mm thicker and 4g heavier than the Venu X1.
Venu 4 45mm
Venu X1
Case width
45mm
41mm−4mm
Lug-to-lug
45mm
46mm+1mm
Thickness
12.5mm
7.9mm−4.6mm
Weight
38g
34g−4g
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Garmin
Venu 4 45mm
Garmin
Venu X1
Fit tool
Watch Fit Tool
For sports watches, lug-to-lug (L2L) is what matters most — it decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist. Bulky is fine; overhang is not.
Your wrist
mm
≈ 146.9mm aroundHow to Measure Your Wrist
1
Measure at the point where you wear your watch — typically just below the wrist bone.
2
Flat width — lay your arm on a table, palm facing up, and measure straight across the top of your wrist with a ruler. Bone to bone; do not follow the curve down the sides.
3
Around — wrap a tape measure snugly round the wrist. No tape? Wrap a strip of paper, mark the overlap and hold the strip against a ruler.
⚠ Important
Width ≠ circumference. They are different numbers — around 170mm is about 64mm across — so set the toggle to whichever one you actually measured before you type it in.
Garmin Venu 4 45mm
Case 45.0mm · Lug-to-lug 45.0mm · Thickness 12.5mm · 38g
Balanced Fit
45mm on a 55mm wrist
Understated Balanced Sweet Spot Bold Overhang ⚠
Comfortably inside the edges of your wrist, and it seats and sits low enough to wear without thinking about it.
On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 45mm, so you could go bigger.
How to Measure
Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.
- 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
- 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Against one you know
Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.
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- Across the wrist5.0mm spare each side
Comfortable, with visible skin either side.
- Off the wrist12.5mm off the skin
Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (12.5mm case, back against the skin)
- How it seats~5.2mm under the rim
Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.
- Weight on the wrist38g
Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.7g per mm of wrist)
Garmin Venu X1
Case 46.0mm · Lug-to-lug 46.0mm · Thickness 7.9mm · 34g
Balanced Fit
46mm on a 55mm wrist
Understated Balanced Sweet Spot Bold Overhang ⚠
Comfortably inside the edges of your wrist, and it seats and sits low enough to wear without thinking about it.
On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 46mm, so you could go bigger.
How to Measure
Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.
- 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
- 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Against one you know
Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.
Show the measurementsHide the measurements
- Across the wrist4.5mm spare each side
Comfortable, with visible skin either side.
- Off the wrist7.9mm off the skin
Sits low enough to disappear under a cuff. (7.9mm case, back against the skin)
- How it seats~5.6mm under the rim
Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.
- Weight on the wrist34g
Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.6g per mm of wrist)
2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
Highlight
- Garmin Venu 4 45mm45mm · 12.5mm thick
- Garmin Venu X141mm × 46mm · 7.9mm thick
3D preview
Venu 4 45mm vs Venu X1 on a wrist
Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the 4 45mm lasts 1.5× as long as the X1 (12 days against 8 days).
4 45mmX1
Smartwatch
12 days8 days
Specifications
The short version
8 key specs| Spec | GarminVenu 4 45mm | GarminVenu X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 45mm | 41mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 45mm | 46mm |
| Thickness | 12.5mm | 7.9mm |
| Weight | 38g | 34g |
| Shape | Circular | Rectangle |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) |
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 12 days (4 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 25 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 19 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 9 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-band: Up to 17 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-band with music: Up to 9 hours See Details | Smartwatch mode: Up to 8 days (2 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 14 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours See Details |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Every specification
328 specs| Spec | Garmin Venu 4 45mm | Garmin Venu X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Family | Garmin | Garmin |
| General | ||
| Weight | 38 g (56 g with included band) | 34 g (40 g with ComfortFit band) |
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 12 days (4 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 25 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 19 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 9 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-band: Up to 17 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-band with music: Up to 9 hours See Details | Smartwatch mode: Up to 8 days (2 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 11 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 14 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours See Details |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Display Size | 1.4" (35.3 mm) diameter | 2" (51.2 mm) diagonal; 1,304 sq mm display area |
| Case material | stainless steel and fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium caseback |
| Color display | Yes | Yes |
| Lens material | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | Sapphire Crystal |
| Physical size | 45 x 45 x 12.5 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-200 mm | 41 x 46 x 7.9 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 140-230 mm |
| Bezel material | stainless steel | — |
| Memory/History | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Strap material | silicone | nylon |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Large font option | Yes | Yes |
| Display resolution | 454 x 454 pixels | 448 x 486 pixels |
| Quick Release bands | yes (22 mm, Industry standard) | Yes |
| Built-in speaker/microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | ||
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Passcode | Yes | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes |
| Color shift | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
| Garmin Share | Yes | Yes |
| Hourly alert | Yes | — |
| Color filters | Yes | — |
| Find My Phone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice command | Yes | Yes |
| Evening report | Yes | Yes |
| Morning report | Yes | Yes |
| Red shift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spoken watch face | Yes | — |
| Weather forecasts | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Smart trainer control | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Controls smartphone music | Yes | Yes |
| On-device Connect IQ™ Store | Yes | Yes |
| Plays and controls watch music | Yes | Yes |
| Find My Phone during GPS activity | Yes | Yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | Yes | Yes |
| Find My Garmin (helps locate lost device) | Yes | Yes |
| Battery saver (customizable low power watch) | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant support | Yes | Yes |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | Yes | Yes |
| View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) | Yes | Yes |
| Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) | Yes | Yes |
| Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Variant | ||
| Color | Silver with Silver Gray Silicone Band | Black with Slate Titanium Caseback and Black ComfortFit Nylon Band |
| Case Size | 45 mm | — |
| Available Colors | Slate with Black Silicone Band; Slate with Black Silicone Band and Brown Leather Band; Silver with Citron Silicone band ; Silver with Silver Gray Silicone Band; Silver with Black Silicone Band | Soft Gold with Titanium Caseback and French Gray Nylon Band; Moss with Titanium Caseback and Moss ComfortFit Nylon Band ; Black with Slate Titanium Caseback and Black ComfortFit Nylon Band |
| Clock Features | ||
| Sleep | yes (advanced) | yes (advanced) |
| Hydration | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Breathwork | Yes | Yes |
| Meditation | Yes | Yes |
| Fitness age | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep coach | Yes | Yes |
| Health status | Yes | Yes |
| Nap detection | Yes | Yes |
| All-day stress | Yes | Yes |
| Women's health | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Health snapshot | Yes | Yes |
| Jet lag adviser | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep alignment | Yes | Yes |
| Respiration rate | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Lifestyle logging | Yes | Yes |
| Resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Breathing variations | Yes | Yes |
| Relaxation reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Past ovulation estimates | Yes | Yes |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | yes (high and low) | yes (high and low) |
| Relaxation breathing timer | Yes | Yes |
| Body Battery™ energy monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate (constant, every second) | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming Features | ||
| TrueUp™ | Yes | Yes |
| Move IQ™ | Yes | Yes |
| Step counter | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes | Yes |
| Distance traveled | Yes | Yes |
| Intensity minutes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight shift alert | Yes | — |
| Automatic rep counting | Yes | Yes |
| Wheelchair push tracker | Yes | — |
| Move Alert movement options | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges app | Yes | yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity) | Yes | Yes |
| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | Yes | Yes |
| Cycling Features | ||
| Pool swim workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Time and distance alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Auto rest (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater wrist-based heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) | Yes | Yes |
| Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes | Yes |
| Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | Yes | Yes |
| Critical swim speed | — | Yes |
| Drill logging (pool swim only) | — | Yes |
| Pacing alerts (pool swim only) | — | Yes |
| Countdown start (pool swim only) | — | Yes |
| "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only) | — | Yes |
| Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) | — | yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) |
| Golfing Features | ||
| Auto rest | Yes | Yes |
| UltraTrac mode | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical speed | Yes | Yes |
| Elevation profile | Yes | Yes |
| Total ascent/descent | Yes | Yes |
| Future elevation plot | Yes | Yes |
| Distance to destination | Yes | Yes |
| Sun and moon information | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric trend indicator with storm alert | Yes | Yes |
| Sight 'N Go | — | Yes |
| GPS coordinates | — | Yes |
| Expedition GPS Activity | — | Yes |
| Rest Timer (Ultra Run only) | — | Yes |
| Running Features | ||
| PinPointer | Yes | Yes |
| Tournament legal | Yes | Yes |
| Digital scorecard | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin AutoShot™ | Yes | Yes |
| Round timer/odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs | Yes | Yes |
| Hazards and course targets | Yes | Yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Golf app | Yes | Yes |
| Green View with manual pin position | Yes | Yes |
| CT1 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | Yes | Yes |
| CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | Yes | Yes |
| Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) | Yes | Yes |
| Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) | Yes | Yes |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | automatic | automatic |
| Putt tracking | — | Yes |
| Custom targets | — | Yes |
| Virtual caddie | — | Yes |
| Full vector map | — | Yes |
| Handicap scoring | — | Yes |
| PlaysLike distance | — | Yes |
| Auto CourseView updates | — | Yes |
| Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide | — | Yes |
| Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership) | — | Yes |
| Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app) | — | Yes |
| Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point) | — | Yes |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Time/date | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm clock | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) |
| Water rating | Swim, 5 ATM | Swim, 5 ATM |
| GPS Time Sync | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Pay™ | Yes | Yes |
| Music storage | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin ECG App | Yes | — |
| LED flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Training status | yes (improved) | Yes |
| Wheelchair mode | Yes | — |
| Smart wake alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Training readiness | Yes | Yes |
| Sunrise/sunset times | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) | yes (spot-check, and optional all-day and in sleep) |
| Sleep score and insights | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic daylight saving time | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 12 days | Up to 8 days |
| Make calls and send texts via voice | yes (with paired compatible smartphone) | yes (with paired compatible smartphone) |
| Built-in mapping | — | Yes |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Live Event Sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Incident Detection during select activities | Yes | Yes |
| Incident detection alert on phone for wearables | Yes | Yes |
| Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Up Ahead | Yes | Yes |
| TracBack® | Yes | Yes |
| Back to start | Yes | Yes |
| Point-to-point navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Bread crumb trail in real time | Yes | Yes |
| Explore Nearby | — | Yes |
| NextFork™ navigation | — | Yes |
| ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner | — | Yes |
| Preloaded road and trail maps | — | Yes |
| Downloadable cartography support | — | Yes |
| Daily Smart Features | ||
| HIIT workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Yoga workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Cardio workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Pilates workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Strength workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Cycling Coach | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Running Coach | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin fitness coach | Yes | — |
| Garmin Coach - Strength | Yes | Yes |
| Mixed session multisport | Yes | — |
| Garmin Running Coach Experts | Yes | Yes |
| On-screen workout animations | Yes | Yes |
| On-screen workout muscle maps | Yes | Yes |
| Workouts for wheelchair users | Yes | — |
| Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans | Yes | Yes |
| Daily suggested workout - Cycling (heart rate based) | Yes | — |
| Daily suggested workout - Fitness (heart rate based) | Yes | — |
| Daily suggested workout - Running (heart rate based) | Yes | — |
| Daily suggested workout - Walking (heart rate based) | Yes | — |
| Garmin Triathlon Coach | — | Yes |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | — | Yes |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | — | Yes |
| Mapping & Navigation | ||
| Courses | Yes | Yes |
| Race an activity | Yes | Yes |
| Power meter compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Power curve and % FTP workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ lights | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia headlight camera | Yes | — |
| Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) | Yes | Yes |
| Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters) | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) | Yes | Yes |
| Power guide | — | Yes |
| MTB Grit & Flow | — | Yes |
| Advanced cycling dynamics | — | Yes |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | — | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map) | — | Yes |
| Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display) | — | Yes |
| Activity Tracking Features | ||
| % HRR | Yes | Yes |
| % HR max | Yes | Yes |
| HR zones | Yes | Yes |
| HR alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Shortcuts | Yes | Yes |
| HRV status | Yes | Yes |
| Load ratio | Yes | Yes |
| Manual lap | Yes | Yes |
| Rest timer | Yes | Yes |
| Auto scroll | Yes | Yes |
| Finish time | Yes | Yes |
| HR calories | Yes | Yes |
| Voice alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Custom alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Physio TrueUp | Yes | Yes |
| Recovery time | Yes | Yes |
| Training load | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Run) | Yes | Yes |
| Course guidance | Yes | Yes |
| Training effect | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual Partner | Yes | Yes |
| Workout benefit | Yes | Yes |
| Race an Activity | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Interval training | Yes | Yes |
| Race glance/widget | Yes | Yes |
| Training load focus | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max (Trail Run) | Yes | Yes |
| GPS speed and distance | Yes | Yes |
| Configurable lap alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable data pages | Yes | Yes |
| Unified training status | Yes | Yes |
| Touch and/or button lock | Yes | Yes |
| Activity history on watch | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport auto transition | Yes | Yes |
| Downloadable training plans | Yes | Yes |
| Training effect (anaerobic) | Yes | Yes |
| Manual multisport activities | Yes | Yes |
| HRM running pace and distance | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and altitude acclimation | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable activity profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Pause® automatic timer halt | Yes | Yes |
| Respiration rate (during exercise) | yes (with compatible accessory) | yoga, breathwork, meditation and archery only |
| Auto Lap® interval tracking feature | Yes | Yes |
| Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) | Yes | Yes |
| HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) | Yes | Yes |
| Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) | Yes | Yes |
| Auto max HR | — | Yes |
| Endurance score | — | Yes |
| Realtime stamina | — | Yes |
| Garmin Live Segments | — | Yes |
| Strava Live Segments | — | Yes |
| Trendline™ Popularity Routing | — | Yes |
| Round-trip course creator (running/cycling) | — | Yes |
| Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings | — | Yes |
| Workout and Training Plans | ||
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga , Indoor Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork |
| Multisport | Triathlon, Duathlon, Brick, Pool Triathlon, Swim/Run, Mixed Session | Triathlon, Swimming/Running |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts |
| Team sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| On the water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Snorkeling | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sailing Expedition |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Adventure Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Adventure Racing |
| Snow and winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Rucking, Mountaineering, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Rucking, Mountaineering, Expedition, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Other activity profiles | Inline Skating, Gaming. Breathwork | Inline Skating, Gaming |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| QZSS | Yes | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| SatIQ™ Technology | Yes | — |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Safety and Tracking Features | ||
| Gaming Activity | Yes | Yes |
| GameOn™ app compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | ||
| Run workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Running power | Yes | Yes |
| Race predictor | Yes | Yes |
| Foot pod capable | Yes | Yes |
| Running dynamics | Yes | Yes |
| Lactate threshold | Yes | Yes |
| Grade-adjusted pace | Yes | Yes |
| Trail run auto climb | Yes | Yes |
| Performance condition | Yes | Yes |
| Run/Walk/Stand detection | Yes | Yes |
| Stride length (real time) | Yes | Yes |
| PacePro™ Pacing Strategies | Yes | Yes |
| Projected race time and pace | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical oscillation and ratio | Yes | Yes |
| Ground contact time and balance | yes (GCT balance with accessory) | yes (GCT balance with accessory) |
| GPS-based distance, time and pace | Yes | Yes |
| Course- and weather-specific race predictor | Yes | Yes |
| Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill score | — | Yes |
| Running Economy | — | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Step speed loss | — | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Running Tolerance | — | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Venu 4 45mm
Sits best on wrists ~47–64mm wide (≈ 12.6–17.1cm circumference).
Garmin Venu X1
Sits best on wrists ~48–66mm wide (≈ 12.8–17.6cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Venu 4 45mm bigger than the Garmin Venu X1?
The Garmin Venu 4 45mm is bigger — 45mm vs 41mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Venu 4 45mm or the Garmin Venu X1?
The Garmin Venu 4 45mm suits wrists around 47–64mm wide, and the Garmin Venu X1 around 48–66mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Venu 4 45mm and Garmin Venu X1 side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.