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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 311 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

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Customers frequently mention the Venu 3S GPS Smartwatch's excellent battery life and overall performance. Many appreciate its beautiful design, array of features, light weight, accuracy, and comfortable fit, especially for smaller wrists. However, some customers feel that the watch could offer more app options and have experienced issues with sleep tracking. On the other hand, some customers appreciate the ability to send text messages.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The 'IT' girl watch

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

    Amazing product! I was a "ride or die" for Apple Watch for years. Used it everyday but I always thought it looked ugly. I wanted an option that looked more like a regular watch but still tracked steps and many health components. After watching a few videos, I decided to buy! This was the BEST decision ever. It tracks EVERYTHING. I am by no means a "Fitness Guru" but it is very helpful to get all of the health insights plus it looks sleek and modern. The color is also beautiful and it's nice enough that I can wear to work or a nicer place without it clashing with my clothing or jewelry. Highly Reccomend!

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

    Excellent Smartwatch for Health, Fitness, and Ever

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

    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 would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this watch

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

    The battery life is fantastic, and I love the sleep score as well as the body battery. I can wear it a week without needing a charge. Only thing I don’t like is there is not treadmill walking workout so it doesn’t count the miles correctly

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing health- focused 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 absolutely love my Garmin! It’s incredibly convenient and packed with features that I can’t live without. The alarm function is a standout, and I love how it tracks my steps throughout the day. The sleep coach option is another fantastic feature, helping me improve my rest. What I appreciate most is how health-focused this watch is – it truly cares about my well-being. Beyond the practical features, it’s such a beautiful watch too. Overall, it’s been an amazing experience, and I can’t recommend it enough!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch and looks very stylish. I would definitely recommend as a gift

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch Replacement

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

    I have had multiple generations of Apple watches, and just didn't like the amount of completely irrelevant apps, and felt like the health and fitness tracking was just lacking accuracy. I also hate having to charge my watch daily. The VENU 3S has been amazing so far. I find the menu and apps so much easier to navigate, and I am actually getting useful data. By far the most comfortable smart watch I've tried, it's just the perfect size. Lots of customizable watch faces. I charge my watch about weekly; since I interact with it frequently, it uses more screen time and battery. With a fast charger it has a full charge in about 45 minutes. I've also swapped the band with no issues. I find the Garmin phone apps useful and user friendly. I have absolutely ZERO regrets about choosing this watch. If you are on the fence about moving away from an Apple Watch, or are debating on your first smart watch, the Venu 3 won't disappoint!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple vs Garmin

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

    I used to have a apple watch which would die in 6 hours. I like that the garmin watch lasts a good 8-10 days depending on activities done. I also like that i can wear it with almost any outfit without it looking sporty.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this watch! The sleek design and battery life are game changer!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Venu 3s

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Accurate for health monitoring and exercise functionality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Venu 3S, Awesome Watch

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

    First Garmin watch and this will not be my last Garmin product. Enjoy the sleep score aspect, battery life, and the accuracy of my steps/workouts. Love it for a lifestyle watch/everyday use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had this watch for over a year now. As an apple person, I had maybe 3/4 iwatches before getting this one. I will say garmin is an active/workout peoples watch. Ive turned off notifications. It is amazing and I do love it! The only downside is not many friends have them, so we cant share activity. I find it is more accurate when calculating burned calories, and steps. another good thing is the battery life! All in all I will be keeping this one for a long time :)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had my watch for almost a month. I love it. It looks great with business attire and still gives all the health informatics.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for workouts.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this as gift to my wife Birthday. She likes it and uses mostly for crossfit workouts. - Battery life is pretty good, it last for about 12-14 days - Display is good for wrist size - Answer calls via watch.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Glad I switched

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had a galaxy watch before this and decided to test this one out because i was tired of having to charge my watch every day. I had high expectations for this Garmin and it exceeded my expectations. I love that it is small and fits my wrist well, while also having great battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Health tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Fitness Watch and Impressive Sleep Tracking

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using the Garmin Venu 3S for about two months now and I'm really impressed with what it offers, especially when it comes to fitness and sleep tracking. The health metrics feel incredibly accurate, and I love how detailed the sleep insights are. It's motivating and easy to use, which helps me stay consistent with my fitness goals. The heart rate monitoring is also solid, and I appreciate the overall layout and design of the interface. The only small downside I've noticed is that the iPhone compatibility isn't quite as seamless as with an Apple Watch (especially texts and calls), but it's really not a dealbreaker for me, especially considering how much more health-focused data the Garmin provides.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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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 my watch! The only annoying thing for me is that I have to have my phone nearby or my watch won’t connect? I’m not sure if I would still be able to track everything and use it without having to manually add it later. Other than that I love it and it has been working wonderfully for me. I did get it wet a few times and I read somewhere that you’re not supposed to press the buttons when it’s submerged in water but I did a few times and it’s still fine. Moving forward I will not be getting it submerged just in case. I have banged it a few times and so far no scratches! Definitely going to get a screen protector just in case. The first few weeks of having the watch it kept asking me to update when I did update as much as possible but that issue has passed for now. The battery lasted over a full week the first week I used it then I noticed it dying quicker and quicker, so far it last about 5 days for me but I am also very active and using it a lot more than most people. When my stress is low I can easily charge once a week.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    From Apple Watch to Garmin—No Regrets!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Switched from an Apple Watch to the Garmin Venu S3 after getting into running—best decision I’ve made! The battery life is incredible, letting me wear it 24/7 for accurate sleep tracking, recovery data, and workouts. I love customizing my run screens, and the Garmin Connect app is super easy to use. It doesn’t fully integrate with Apple’s Activity rings, but it does sync steps. Surprisingly, I don’t miss replying to texts from my wrist—it’s nice to read them and respond later. Bottom line: Fantastic watch for anyone looking for deeper health and activity insights.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great watch

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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 ,, very accurate on every metric, light weight, and it doesnt loooks like a sport watch.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than Apple.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Such an upgrade from an Apple Watch. I love how much tracking this watch does. Love that the garmin store has really cool watch faces. Awesome budget friendly watch. The battery life is insane! With daily use (not taking it off) a single charge lasts me from 7-10 days depending on how much I use it.

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

    Just what I was looking for!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I couldn’t be happier with my Garmin Venu. The accuracy of the body metrics is impressive—everything from heart rate to stress and activity tracking feels spot-on. What really stands out is the sleep data; the insights are detailed, easy to understand, and consistently align with how I actually feel each morning. It’s helped me become more mindful of my health and recovery. Highly recommend this watch for anyone who values reliable, meaningful health data.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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