Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was deciding between the Instinct 3 and Venu 3, and decided to go with the Venu. So far I have been happy with my choice. I enjoy the health metrics that it measures. I have not really tested if the battery lasts as long as it reports it will, since I just charge it about once a week when it gets to be around 20-30%. I was worried how durable it would be, and so far I haven't had any issues. I was not a fan of the watch band that it came with, so I got the ultrafit nylon strap and I love it.

I came to this watch because I was unsatisfied with the Pixel Watch's battery life. The Venu 3 exceeds my expectations in that regard. My only complaint is the lack of integration with the Android ecosystem. If this watch could install apps from the Play Store and sync with my phone's alarms, it would be a perfect 5/5. Overall, the quality is very nice. This watch does what people expect from Garmin perfectly. My only detraction is the integration with the Android Play Store.

I purchased his one in Sep 2023 and have had and used it long enough to say this is an excellent choice of you want a smart watch that lives long enough to be really be useful. It says up to 14 days, and I've seen it go 12 before needing to be charged. Garmin pay works as expected with no issues. GPS is highly accurate. One of the more interesting features is the body battery and recovery tips which after about a month (it says 2 weeks) is surprisingly accurate. After 5 months of use battery life hasn't changed, and there's been a few features that have been unlocked since it released. If you're swapping from Samsung there's a few smart features you'll miss. Images don't always show from messages, and there's a bit of a learning curve with navigating the menu options (buttons are reversed). The exercise functions are where this one really shines. It actually does catch repetitions for things like weight lifting, kayaking, and the numerous other activities with speaker volume loud enough to hear fairly well. Overall, I'd recommend for people who want the best of both smart watch and fitness tracker.

Everything about this device and the app is great. The watch has a wide variety of activities to choose from and there is so much health information provided. The app on the phone goes very in depth as far as heart rate, pace, gps data (which is very accurate), and a lot more. The badges and challenges help keep you motivated and the garmin coach feature will help you train to meet specific goal times for races. All of this without a paywall or monthly fee and I really hope it stays that way. Finally, I can’t end this review without mentioning the battery. This battery lasts. I don’t have fear or anxiety of the battery draining fast. If I only have 20% left I know that’s more than enough to get my workout done before needing to recharge it. I did get this watch on sale for $50 less. I just couldn’t justify buying it for full price. Other than that I definitely recommend this if you are interested.

I struggled to choose this watch when the Fenix 7 Standard was available for the same price ($200 off its regular price). I think it was ultimately the ECG app that was the difference maker, as only the much pricier Fenix 7 models included that. The built-in speaker and mic were also advantages for the Venu 3, but I didn't figure I would even use those. Wow was I wrong about that, as I'm finding it very convenient to pick up calls on my watch. The lightweight and thin profile is what I like most about this watch though, and the incredibly bright and crisp amoled display is simply stunning. The sleep analysis and sleep coach have been great tools as well, especially given how comfortable the watch is to sleep with. The only negative, and hopefully something they will fix with an update, is that the Venu 3 doesn't have a Mountain Biking app. Instead, I have to use their Cycling app and then change the activity to Mountain Biking in Garmin Connect. Not a huge inconvenience, but you would think a name synonymous with the great outdoors would include an MTB app, even on their more fashionable models.

I'm in the garmin universe as a cyclist and have a long love hate with them. The watch is the same. It's paired to my Samsung phone and my garmin connect. Battery life amazing 3 plus days. Display great. Phone integration moderate. I'm poor at it and i couldn't really get them to work well. Replying to texts is really tough. I couldn't figure out of there is a voice to text option Ring app integration amazing with full color thumbnail preview. However automatic activity detection for me is terrible. Won't start cycling. Seems to start running and walking mostly.

great battery life, accurate sleep tracking, accurate body battery! only issue is that the body and metal casing scuff up pretty easy - would recommend getting the black instead of white. i got this on sale for 350usd. also both the venu 3 and venu 3s look fine on smaller wrists, i have little toothpick wrists, but the font is bigger on the venu 3. it's more like the venu 3 is the blown up version of the venu 3s, its not that you can see more on the screen, its just that everything is bigger.

I’ve been using the Garmin Venu 3 for a few weeks, and it’s absolutely fantastic! The GPS accuracy is top-notch, and the fitness tracking features are incredibly detailed. The design is sleek, lightweight, and comfortable for all-day wear. Battery life easily lasts a week, even with heavy use. I love how it integrates seamlessly with my phone for notifications and music control. This smartwatch is perfect for anyone looking for functionality and style in one device. Highly recommended!

Bought for my husband he really likes it. The sleep tracking feature is nice as well as the long battery life. He realized he doesn’t sleep very well. Went from apple to this.

I switched from an apple smartwatch to this garmin and im so happy I did. The battery life on these alone would be enough for me to stay with garmin. They seem to be more durable that I initially thought plus the features and ease of use automatically make this watch well worth the price

Upgraded from the Venu 2 Plus to the Venu 3, version 2 was a great watch and the Venu 3 has been a considerable improvement. The most noticeable changes on the Venu 3 have been the increased screen size for visibility, menus reorganized for quicker/easier access to apps and events, slightly longer lasting battery (about 8 days, Venu 2 was about 7), and being able to create text messages on the phone (although it's a slightly cumbersome numeric/alpha dial pad text screen). Venu 3 has a smoother band than Venu 2, I find the new version much more comfortable. Reviews have complained about the polymer body of the watch, so far I have found it to be light and scratch resistant, I think it looks great, definitely worth the upgrade.

This is a very durable and long battery life smartwatch. Very satisfied!

I have had the Venu 3 for about a month now and I really enjoy it compared to my old Fitbit Sense. First of all the battery life is amazing compared to what I had, I am charging once a week instead of every other day. I like the health features but haven't figured them all out yet. I haven't calibrated the step feature and it doesn't seem to track my steps as much as my old watch but like I said I have not calibrated it. I like that it automatically tracks my walking activity but it doesn't seem to know that when I mow the lawn I am still walking. I wish it had a yard care feature, it is still exercise. I have used it for strength training but am not sure how that works yet. It still has a lot that I haven't used yet but overall it is a great watch even for an old man like me. (late 60's)

It’s been almost a month since I bought this watch, and I’ve only had to charge it twice so far. The battery life is honestly impressive, it lasts a long time, and you don’t need to charge it every day like many other watches on the market. While the compatibility isn’t as seamless as Apple’s ecosystem, it more than makes up for it with excellent battery performance and reliable health and fitness tracking. Overall, it’s a great smartwatch if battery life, durability, and tracking accuracy matter more to you than tight ecosystem integration.

finally a solid accurate health rate monitoring device that can give you solid insights to you are health

I love this watch. I love the body battery. It is much more accurate than my recent Pixel Watch 2 or my Apple Watch 10. These are more geared towards personal health first, phone abilities second. The other watches are phone extensions that can also track some health. You can do all these fitness challenges and exercises without an added cost. Apps can have cost to add, or watch faces but many are free. I am a female with a 6.5" wrist and this watch size is perfect for me. I like a bigger watch face, anything smaller feels like a nickel size and I can't hardly see it. I am someone who wants to switch back and forth from Android and Apple phones because I love technology. This is a good fit for someone like that also, and not having to buy a watch in a specific eco system. Yes the apple message replies don't work because apple locks them to apple devices, but the work around is to use the voice assistance to text when using an apple phone. :) Lastly but another HUGE leap over anyone else - is BATTERY LIFE! I went 6 days and got to 35% in my first week, and you know the first week you use is a ton because you're learning it and playing with features. 6 full DAYS. Tell me if your apple / samsung / pixel watch can do that. The answer is no. I have seen some reviews with people scratching the glass. I got a film screen protector on mine since day 1 because I am clumsy and run into walls and things so I needed the protection, but this thing is holding up amazing.

I had initially bought the wrong size 45mm watch for my girlfriend, when she put it on it was a little big. Went back to best buy and had great experience in returning it back for a smaller size. Thank you best buy customer support. Product is great performed unboxing video on YouTube

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Excellent Watch – Great for Fitness & Everyday Use!** I’ve been using my Garmin watch for a few months now, and I couldn’t be happier. The design is sleek and comfortable to wear all day, and the battery life is seriously impressive – I go several days without needing to charge it. The fitness tracking is super accurate. I use it for running, cycling, and strength training, and I love how detailed the data is. The GPS locks in quickly and tracks my routes perfectly. I also like that it tracks sleep, stress levels, and heart rate 24/7. One of my favorite features is how customizable everything is — from the watch face to the workout screens. The Garmin Connect app is user-friendly and gives a full picture of my health and performance. If you're looking for a reliable smartwatch that’s focused on fitness and doesn’t distract you with too many gimmicks, this is it. Totally worth the investment!

Bought this has a gift for my girlfriend she came from a Apple Watch Ultra and she loves all the different workouts and she always praises the battery life, it has all the latest features you can ask for and it’s an amoled.

We are apple people but switched due to the garmin having a round face. The watch has so much information and the screen is crystal clear and the battery life is awesome. Very hqppy with the purchase.