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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 166 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the Venu 3S GPS Smartwatch for its long battery life, with some reporting usage of up to 3-4 days before needing a recharge. The watch's design is also praised for being beautiful and sleek, with a vibrant AMOLED display. Additionally, customers appreciate the watch's sleep tracking capabilities and its accuracy in tracking workouts and heart rate.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Long battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best switch from Apple Watch!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently switched to the Garmin Venu 3S after using an Apple Watch for years, and man how I wish I would’ve switched sooner. This watch is so much sleeker and I can’t get over how light weight it is. It feels great on my wrist, and I barely notice I’m wearing it. The number of exercise activities it tracks is insane. Whether it’s my usual workouts or something new I want to try, it’s got it. And the battery life is honestly amazing. I used to have to charge my Apple Watch daily, but with this, I can go days before needing to plug it in. For the same price as an Apple Watch, you get way more features, a better design, and something that’s actually fashionable enough to wear all the time. I haven’t really messed with it too much but you can use the Garmin app to change the Watch face and side buttons. Which is the only thing I still need to figure out and get used to. The buttons and swipe motions are a little tricky to get used to at first, it seems Garmin watches mainly use the side buttons to navigate, when I’m used to using the touchscreen, but that’s just a learning curve. Overall, I’m obsessed and have zero regrets. I can’t see myself going back to an Apple Watch after this. Highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin watch venue 3s

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I finally made the switch from the Apple Watch to the Garmin watch and I couldn’t be happier. The Garmin give so many details the Apple Watch didn’t offer. The battery life is amazing and don’t have to worry about it dying mid workout. The venue 3s fit me better as it is smaller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Long battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I needed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Already has an old apple watch that I could have just upgraded to another apple watch but decided to get Garmin instead. My intended use was for health reasons especially monitoring my heart rate. Was debating between garmin and google. Very gappy with my choice. Very comfortable to wear at all times. The battery is excellent. Aesthetically pleasing. For me overall is a 5!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Design

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Wrist’s New Best Friend

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been using the Garmin Venu for a while now and I love how seamlessly it blends fitness tracking with a sleek smartwatch look. The display is vibrant, the battery life is impressive, and I really appreciate the detailed health metrics—especially for sleep and stress. It’s been a great companion for both workouts and daily life!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Battery is the best!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome battery!!! Very stilish. Overall easy to use!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Long battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommended

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    LOVE THIS WATCH!! It truly does the same thing an Apple Watch does minus being able to respond to text. I can still ping my phone, receive text and other notifications. I think it does a better job with workouts and walking tracking. The battery life lasts like 3-4 days before you have to charge it again where with my Apple Watch I was charging it everyday.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this watch! Perfect and accurate!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This timepiece is exceptional. I upgraded from a Samsung watch due to its poor battery life; this model offers superior performance with extended battery life and exceptional comfort. Its accuracy and feature set are also noteworthy. I highly recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best smart watch!

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've used the Apple watch for years and the Google watch and Samsung Smart watches. None of them are as good as this watch. Its beautiful and has great function. The battery lasts me at least 6 days. I wished i had bought this a long time ago

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Go Buy A Garmin!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Would not change anything about it. Beautiful watch with great features, build quality, and overall appearance

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely love!!! Went from Apple to Garmin and although I didn’t have some features from the Apple the battery life was well worth it. To me more accurate and got 2 weeks before having to charge. Loved it so much I got both sizes

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Keeps me on track!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went back and forth when choosing a watch and my biggest concerns were size of watch that could look nice during work and stand the durability when I worked out. I also wanted an excellent tracker for my health and sleep and one that could notify me without caring my phone all day. All the checkboxes!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Long battery life
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin venu3

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it! Best purchase so far this year. Would absolutely buy again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great investment!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great, great switch from Apple Watch to the Garmin! Wish I would have did it sooner!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the Garmin - Venu 3S Smartwatch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PHENOMENAL WATCH

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I always loved watches and needed one to run so I won’t be looking at my phone. Amazing watch, no regret!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch! Highly recommended! Also very pretty!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    From Apple to Garmin

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
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