The Screen: Huawei Wins On Paper, Garmin in Reality

The Huawei has a larger screen (1.82" vs 1.3"). On paper, it's better. In reality, it's worse.

The Garmin's AMOLED screen is denser, more vibrant, more readable in the sun. The Huawei also has an AMOLED screen, but not as good. The colors are dull. Under the sun, it's hard to read. The larger screen doesn't make up for the lower quality.

Verdict: Garmin wins. The Venu 2S's screen is simply better. See the Garmin Venu 2S review

The Battery: Garmin Lasts Longer

Garmin: 11 days in watch mode, 6 days with active GPS.

Huawei: 10 days in watch mode, 4 days with active GPS.

The difference is not huge, but it exists. If you do sports with GPS every day, the Garmin leaves you alone for longer. You charge the Huawei more often.

Verdict: Garmin wins. Not by much, but she wins.

Sports Tracking: Garmin Crushes the Competition

• 100+ sports modes vs 97 for Huawei
• Multi-constellation GPS (Garmin) vs. single GPS (Huawei). The Garmin hooks up faster and tracks more precisely. You can trust your distances.
• Advanced swimming tracking (Garmin): counts lengths, styles. The Huawei just counts the lengths, it's basic.

If you're serious about running, cycling, or swimming, the Garmin is better. It's not a matter of opinion, it's a technical fact.

Verdict: Garmin crushes. No debate.

Design: It's a Question of Taste

The Garmin Venu 2S looks like a real watch. Discreet, elegant, you can wear it to the office without looking sporty.

The Huawei Watch Fit 4 looks like a sports watch. Bigger, thicker, more visible screen. If you like sports watches, you will like it. If you want something discreet, the Garmin wins.

Verdict: Tie. It's a matter of personal style.

Payments (NFC): Huawei Wins

The Huawei has NFC, you can pay with your watch (Huawei Pay). The Garmin doesn't have NFC, you have to take out your phone.

This is a real advantage for Huawei. But honestly, it's not a game-changer. You have your phone next to you anyway.

Verdict: Huawei wins on this point. But it's minor.

Health Monitoring: Same Everywhere

• Heart rate: both are accurate
• Sleep: both detect phases well, but sometimes approximate
• Stress: both tell you if you are stressed (useful for trends, not diagnostics)
• Menstrual cycle: both do it, but you have to enter it manually

No noticeable difference. Both watches do a good job.

Verdict: Tie.

The Price: Huawei Costs Less

Garmin: €399. Huawei: €299. Difference: €100.

For €100 less, you lose a better screen, a better battery, better sports tracking. This is a good deal for Huawei if you're not a serious sportsman. If you do sports, the Garmin is worth the extra €100.

Verdict: Depends on your use.

The Final Verdict: Who to Choose?

Choose the Garmin Venu 2S if:

• You run, cycle or swim regularly
• You want a truly beautiful, sunlight-readable screen
• You want a discreet watch for everyday use
• You have €400 to spend

Choose the Huawei Watch Fit 4 if:

• You have a tight budget (less than €300)
• Do you like watches with a large screen?
• You want to pay with your watch (NFC)
• You do occasional sport, not seriously

Our clear opinion: The Garmin Venu 2S is better. It has a better screen, a better battery, better sports tracking. The Huawei Watch Fit 4 is a good watch, but it can't hold a candle to the Garmin. If you can afford it, get the Garmin. If you're on a budget, the Huawei is acceptable.

Garmin score: 4.2/5

Huawei score: 3.8/5

Where to Buy

Garmin Venu 2S on Amazon

Huawei Watch Fit 4 on Amazon