Which premium, square-shaped smartwatch is best, the Apple Watch 11 or the Garmin Venu X1? When it comes to fitness tracking performance, I tested the two head-to-head to find out.

Both of these devices are new for 2025 and sport generously-sized and easy-to-read displays, advanced health tracking and fitness training tools, sleek and stylish cases, useful safety tools, and hefty price tags.

Fortunately, they are also each on sale for Black Friday, with the Garmin Venu X1 reduced by $200 and the Apple Watch 11 discounted by $50. Find details on these deals below, followed by the biggest differences between the Series 11 and Vanu X1, and finally, the results of my 5,000-step walk test, with a winner declared at the very end.

The Apple Watch 11 is a refinement of last year's Series 10, wi

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