Customer Ratings & Reviews

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’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!

I’ve had the Garmin Venu 3 on my wrist for a while now, and here’s how I really feel about it: First off, I love the battery life ; it easily lasts way longer than other smartwatches I’ve used, and I don’t have to charge it every single day, which is a huge plus. Even when I keep features like the always-on display and workout tracking turned on, I still get several days of use before needing a charge, which makes life a lot easier.

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.

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

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.

I love this watch! I am a chef and I use it for timers often. This has every feature you would ever want and more. This was exactly what was needed and I use it daily. Well worth the price and paid for itself.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **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!

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.

Bought to replace a Garmin that I love that is beginning to die. I LOVE this new replacement. It does everything the old one did and so much more. Can't wait to learn all the other things it can do!

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.

Awesome gift, works great and is beautiful! No issues

Great battery life, really good features and health tracking

Great fitness tracker, terrible smartwatch. I wanted to be a little more strict about my health and I heard the Venu 3 was the Garmin smartwatch equivalent so I thought it’d be an easier transition. However, I had to return the Garmin. After about 2 weeks I knew it wasn’t for me because I just don’t need that level of fitness tracking and the UI/over all aesthetic looks ANCIENT! After watching so many Youtube videos comparing Garmin and AppleWatch, not one person mentioned how the UI on the Garmin looks like it’s from 2009. It is definitely based on lifestyle though as I can see how a fitness enthusiast would not be too worried about aesthetics and simply want to see their metrics. However, my lifestyle just isn’t so ingrained in fitness that I’m that interested in these metrics. I returned it and got an AppleWatch series 11 for cheaper and I’m quite happy now realizing the parts of a smartwatch I really enjoy and what I simply don’t need to use.

I’ve been using the Garmin Venu 3 for a while now, and it’s quickly become my favorite fitness smartwatch. The AMOLED display is bright and easy to read, and the health tracking—like heart rate and sleep monitoring—is spot on. It lasts up to 8 days on a single charge and handles GPS and music seamlessly. It’s stylish and comfortable, making it perfect for everyday wear. If you’re looking for a watch that’s both smart and sporty, the Venu 3 is definitely worth checking out.

Best purchase I’ve made this year so far, the battery life is great last me 1 week. Very accurate as well

The Garmin Venu 3 is a great fitness watch. The display is bright and clear compared to earlier model. GPS is precise, but it takes a bit of time to get the location. The best part is the battery that lasts up to 7 days with regular use with daily workout recordings. Overall a great watch to go for.

This is a great watch, and most of the features work very well, but it has compatibility issues with other devices where they will get kicked from being paired with your phone through Bluetooth. Otherwise we love Garmin products and would highly recommend. We do not have issues with our Garmin Instinct.

The watch is awesome. It’s very much a fitness/health and wellness tracker, not as much a smartwatch. It tracks any of a variety of stats (heart rate, steps, flights of stairs, active calories burned, etc). It’s great for that. Helps track sleep and give recommendations to get better sleep and more “body battery”. It has crazy good battery life, well over a week. I came from an Apple Watch, which I would charge every single night. This alone was a great reason to switch to the Venu 3. There’s a lot of 3rd party creators that make cool watch faces. The watch is awesome. It is always on my wrist. If you wanna get a snapshot of your general health, track workouts, get into running, it’s great! The wrist strap it comes with was not the best for me, as any amount of sweat caused me to get a rash from it. But a $7 strap from Amazon fixed it up! Now it’s super comfortable.