I found the following facts on the web about the vulnerability of the venue 4:
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Uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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Offers moderate scratch resistance
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More prone to micro‑scratches from everyday contact with metal, stone, or gym equipment
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The stainless‑steel bezel can also show marks over time
The Forrunner seems to be much better here:
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Uses Corning Gorilla Glass DX
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Provides good to very good scratch resistance
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Significantly less likely to develop micro‑scratches in daily wear
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Designed for outdoor and sports use, making it more durable overall
Both watches are in a similar price range, so I'm surprised that Garmin makes the watch appear to be much more susceptible to scratches on paper.
I used the Forrunner 955 three times a week at the gym and even after more than three years, there are still hardly any scratches.
I would like to know how bad the Venu 4's susceptibility to scratches really is and whether there are any differences between the colors?