WHY did Garmin do this? Venu X1 review

Get yourself these watches below: Garmin Venu X1: https://geni.us/Vfm3w Garmin Fenix 8: https://geni.us/NgrXMCn In this video, I’m in a bit of a mystery location (can you guess where?) exploring Garmin’s latest smartwatches – the rugged and powerful Fenix 8 and the sleek, brand-new Venu X1. The big question: could the Venu X1 be the smartwatch that finally tempts Apple Watch users to switch? It’s got style, battery life, and a refined interface that might just make it the best smartwatch Garmin has ever made. But… there’s one drawback that might hold it back. Let's dive into what it gets right – and where it still falls short. 🆚 ALSO WORTH A LOOK • Apple Watch: https://geni.us/d2xQ3j • Apple Watch Ultra: https://geni.us/vLyxB 🔧 ACCESSORIES • Screen Protector (Venu X1): https://geni.us/Z0G0xC • Nylon / Sport Band (Venu X1): https://geni.us/TUssO • USB‑C Wall Charger: https://geni.us/Esw3cJc • Slim Power Bank (10–20k mAh): https://geni.us/fCyILo2 🚀 Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: https://newsletter.markellismedia.uk/... 🎥 Don’t miss out on my other channel:    / @markelliscreator   🎓 Join the Creator Academy: https://www.soloclub.online/ 💬 Join My Community:   / markellisreviews   Follow Me - 📸 Instagram:   / markellisreviews   🐦 Twitter:   / mellisreviews   My Top Tech: ☕ Fuelled by Gaggia Coffee (with BIG discounts): https://geni.us/0VP2 🔐 RoboForm - The BEST Password Manager: https://geni.us/nC0ac 🖊️ Paperlike for iPads (including mini): https://geni.us/kdDR 🧠 Brain.fm (Top Productivity App - 20% off with code markellis): https://geni.us/lCVuUu 🎧 Benks AirPods Max Stand with Charger: https://geni.us/dWzpkF 🎧 Bose QC 45 Noise-Cancelling Headphones: https://geni.us/PIBJ 🖱️ Logitech MX Master 3 Mouse: https://geni.us/pKbd0wh 🖥️ BenQ PD3220U Designer Monitor: https://geni.us/Ip8TSZ 💺 HINOMI H1 Pro Ergonomic Office Chair: https://geni.us/49UJg1 💻 Satechi M4 Mac Mini Hub & Type-C Stand with SSD Enclosure: https://geni.us/bxEvD 🖋️ Magnetic Wireless Charging Benks Pen: https://geni.us/7oYYOv 🖥️ MSI PRO MP341CQ 34” Monitor: https://geni.us/YpwQqns 🎙️ Listen to the Eight or Sixteen Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/ei... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Watch on YouTube:    / @notpcwithmarkandrob   🌐 Visit my website for reviews, insights, and more: https://markellisreviews.com 🔍 About This Channel: I cut through the tech jargon to bring you honest, real-world reviews of laptops, smartphones, tablets, headphones, and more. My goal? To help you find the tech you need to get stuff done, without the fluff. 👋 Who Am I? I’m Mark Ellis, a UK-based tech reviewer passionate about helping you make smart tech decisions. No deep dives into specs, just practical advice you can trust. 📧 Get in Touch: For inquiries, reach out at [email protected] Please note: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them.