Customer Ratings & Reviews

I am a big fan of the Garmin Venu 3s! It does a very good job at tracking your steps, sleep, etc. I very much enjoy the long battery life, which was one of my main factors for buying this particular watch.

Beautiful and does everything I want, I am an iPhone user and this watch is super compatible. Prefer it over the Apple Watch sleek design and accuracy.

An upgrade from Apple! I’ve been an Apple user all my life, this is changing the game.

I love this watch... it is by far the best smartwatch I have owned. It has so may great features!!

Very nice watch, the battery keeps longer than my previous one

Great watch but don’t like you can’t talk text with the apple phone or ding to find phone like the Apple Watch.

The Garmin Venu 3S (41 mm) is an outstanding smartwatch that strikes a near-perfect balance between advanced health tracking, fitness performance, and elegant everyday design. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller wrists without sacrificing functionality or screen quality. The AMOLED display is bright, crisp, and easy to read in all lighting conditions, while the stainless steel bezel and fiber-reinforced polymer case give it a premium look that works just as well in the gym as it does in professional or casual settings. The French Gray color is subtle, modern, and very versatile. From a performance standpoint, Garmin truly excels. The health tracking features are exceptional—heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking with nap detection, HRV status, stress tracking, and body battery insights all work seamlessly and provide meaningful, actionable data. The GPS accuracy is excellent for outdoor activities, including running, walking, and cycling. Battery life is another major advantage. Unlike many smartwatches that require daily charging, the Venu 3S lasts several days on a single charge, even with regular activity tracking and notifications enabled. The smartwatch also integrates well with daily life through smart notifications, music storage, and Garmin Pay, making it practical beyond fitness use. While it doesn’t aim to replace a full smartwatch phone experience, it excels at what it’s designed to do: health, wellness, and fitness tracking with reliability and precision.

I was hesitant to switch after being a longtime Apple Watch user, but I wanted something that looked more polished and less like the standard tech wearable. This Garmin watch exceeded my expectations in terms of design—it pairs well with business attire and feels like a true timepiece rather than a gadget. The features are impressive, and I’m still exploring everything it has to offer. It’s great for fitness tracking and daily activity monitoring, and the battery life is a major plus. However, the main drawback for me as an iPhone user is the limited text functionality. While I can receive calls, I can’t read or respond to texts, which is a bit inconvenient. Because of that, I still keep my Apple Watch as a backup when I know I’ll need full phone integration. Overall: This Garmin watch is a sleek and functional alternative to the Apple Watch, especially if you’re looking for a more refined, professional look. It balances style with substance and offers a refreshing change—just be mindful of the iPhone compatibility limitations when it comes to messaging.

I absolutely love my Garmin Venu 3S! It’s lightweight, super comfortable, and the screen looks amazing. The health tracking features are what sold me — the Body Battery, sleep coach, and stress tracking have actually helped me understand my routines better. I also use it for workouts, and it tracks everything accurately without feeling bulky on my wrist. The battery lasts days, and being able to take calls and reply to texts from my wrist is so convenient. Overall, it’s the perfect everyday smartwatch for anyone who wants fitness + lifestyle in one device. Highly recommend!

Here is my super casual take on the Garmin Venu 3S in ivory. It is the smaller 41 mm version, comfy enough to wear all day and to bed, with a stainless bezel, a fiber reinforced case, and a bright AMOLED screen that looks clean and modern. Battery life is the headline feature. Garmin rates the 3S for up to 10 days in smartwatch mode, which in normal life means you can go a long weekend without hunting for a charger and still track your stuff. Daily use is easy. The screen is sharp and quick to respond, and the watch has a mic and speaker so you can take calls or use your phone’s voice assistant when your phone is nearby. You can also put music on the watch from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Deezer and leave your phone at home for runs or walks. Health features are where Garmin does its thing. You get a Sleep Coach and actual nap detection, plus HRV tracked overnight, and a Morning Report that gives you a simple summary when you wake up. Body Battery now explains what drained or recharged you across the day, like workouts, stress, and naps, which makes the data feel useful not just pretty. For workouts, it is classic Garmin. GPS and heart rate performance are solid for a lifestyle watch, and it supports multi GNSS so lock on is quick and reliable. You also get helpful touches like Recovery Time and Workout Benefit after sessions, and you can build intervals right on the watch if you want a little structure. If you are into cycling, it can pair with power meters or a smart trainer so you are not locked out of nerdy data. I love that Garmin added wheelchair mode. It tracks pushes instead of steps, adds wheelchair specific workouts, and includes weight shift reminders, which shows real effort went into making it meaningful. The basics are covered too. Water resistance is 5 ATM, so showers and pool sessions are fair game. Garmin Pay works for quick tap to pay moments when you forgot your wallet on the kitchen counter. The small size is actually great for sleep tracking because it is not a brick on your wrist. Stuff to know. The launch price was 449.99 dollars, so it is not in the budget tracker club. If you want deep training metrics or a giant app store, this is not an Apple Watch or a high end Forerunner and that is by design. Who should buy it. Anyone who wants a good looking, comfortable smartwatch that kills on battery life and nails the health and sleep basics without a lot of fuss. It is perfect if you want Garmin accuracy and helpful recovery insights in a small, do everything daily driver that you do not have to babysit. Bottom line. The Venu 3S takes the stress out of wearing a smartwatch because it lasts, it is comfortable, and it actually helps you plan your day a bit with sleep and recovery info. If that is your vibe, this one is easy to recommend.

I had been alternating between my two Apple watches. Each one would only last a day on a full charge. I decided to try the Garmin Venu 3s since it was on sale and HOLY MOLY!!! It does not pay to be loyal to Apple. I am on the 4th day of wearing my watch using it for sleep tracking, workout, calls, and the battery and it is just now at 50%. It is extremely lightweight. I was concerned about it at first but I cant even tell it is on. I love the color, too. Im a fan!

i fell in love with the style of this watch. stainless steel and the color too. i'm really impressed how it can measure my heart rate and speed accurately. i have a small wrist and this watch is just perfect! i don't need to charge for about 5 days considering that i have a very active lifestyle.

Easy to use and geared towards athletes. Great, stylish look. Battery lasts for days and charges so fast!

Love this watch!! I had an Apple Watch before this one and compared to the Apple Watch this watch battery last at least 5 days, is very light weight, accurately tracks my sleep, the band doesn’t irritate my wrist and while I haven’t dropped it, I’ve hit my while on my wrist a few times and no damage whereas I dropped my Apple Watch from a short distance and cracked the screen instantly.

My wife loves it for tracking every day health and fitness. Her Apple Watch has to be charged 1-2x per day for sleep tracking so this is much better at once a week or so. Great value with the newest heart rate sensor offered by Garmin and great software and features. Only downside is it will not get more new firmware updates but it will still get bug fixes and such.

I have had an Apple Watch since they first came out but I really wanted to know how my sleep was and other metrics that weren't on the Apple Watch...not to mention that I had to charge it every night. I decided to try this Garmin Venu 3s and have been over the moon. I think it is the perfect watch! I will never go back to apple now! (only thing I am not thrilled about is that I paid full price and today it is $100 off....I bought it a one month ago!)

I’ve been loving my Garmin 3S watch! It fits my small wrist perfectly—sleek and not bulky at all. The minimalist design goes well with almost any outfit, from casual to dressy. Plus, the battery life is amazing—I can go several days without needing to charge it, even with regular use. Super practical and stylish!

I really like this watch it has many so many great features and gives good feedback regarding sleep and exercise information. The battery lasts a really long time. It is sharp looking and the garmin app is also good to use. My only complaint is I don't believe garmin recommends a screen protector for the face and I have gotten a scratch.

Switched from an Apple Watch to the Garmin Venu and am so happy I did! As a runner, I appreciate the accuracy and the statistics that it gives me. It also looks very nice and is something I feel can be worn for any occasion, both dressing up or sweating it out on the track. The smartwatch functions are not quite as advanced as the Apple Watch, but honestly, I hardly used any of them on my Apple Watch anyway. I still receive notifications and can answer a call, which is all I really need in regards to a smartwatch. I also love the health monitoring it is able to do, such as ECG, pulse ox, and sleep recording. Overall a great watch that is both stylish and functional for a runner who also works in the professional world.

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. I am obsessed with this watched. I switched from an Apple Watch and I like this one so much more. The battery life alone on this makes it worth it. I’m not use to a watch battery lasting DAYS! It’s amazing. The watch face is customizable in so many ways and looks so good. Compared to Apple Watch, the insight it offers about your overall health, sleep, recovery and training readiness is also amazing. I was most excited it lasts on long hikes so I can track the entire workout. I’m only sad I didn’t make the switch sooner