Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought this so I can count my steps. I really like it since it is very customizable to what I wanted it for. The method to change the face plates by linking it to my computer instead of my phone is my only issue. I got it to work, but it was not as straight forward as I wish it was. Overall it is a great watch.

I've been a Garmin fan for several years, and owned a few of their bands and smart watches. What I've always loved is: the build quality, the functionality and the Garmin Connect app! What was always lacking is: aesthetics & screen quality. The latter has been improving lately, especially in vivomove and the vivoactive watch series. But the graphics' quality was still very disappointing, considering that Samsung, Apple and Fitbit have been offering superb, crispy screens for years. Until this Garmin model. I just bought Garmin Vivoactive 4s in January, and had to forgive the outdated looking graphics for the sake of other features I love in Garmin products. Also, when the watch was off, it was a very cool looking watch. I must say, that Garmin Vivoactive 4 pictures look deceiving on all websites where this wathc is sold, i.e. the real screen looks much duller and is noticeably pixelated. But the Venu description is accurate. I was thrilled when I turned it on and saw these beautiful colors and crispiness! It is 10 steps up compared to all other models, and I was so pleased that now, everything is perfect in my fitness - smart - watch. Dealing with watch faces has significantly improved as well. Before, installing the 3d party watch faces from Garmin IQ app was a nightmare. So frustrating and glitchy, that you just end up using a preinstalled watch face...Now, I was able to install all watch faces I like and switch between them (it's still not as smooth as on a Samsung or Apple watch, but you can do it now). I hope to use & enjoy this watch for a long time and, kudos Garmin on a fantastic product!:)

Nice smart watch, does everything I want . All the bells and whistles

Heart rate is not very accurate to be honest. Size of watch is too small.

Battery life is super Display is super Features are super

Excellent watch, with many functions. The GPS can be a little slow sometimes.

Love this watch upgraded from my last garmin. Has all the features of the venue square

I like the watch. I had to watch you tube to set it up. I could not have done it without you tube. The instructions need to be better if you are not computer savvy. I like the pulse ox. I think Garmin needs to develop their own food tracking system. I do not like the ones that were compatible with this watch. Price was a little high.

Very solid health tracker and sport watch. I switched over from having an Apple Watch (S5) for two years to this watch. Main benefits are few distractions from the Garmin, but maintaining the colorful OLED screen. Also, it helps that it doesn't look like a cookie cutter square watch... Oh yeah, battery life is night and day compared to AW.

I got this as an upgrade from the Vivoactive 3. It's about the same size, just a tiny bit thicker (but only noticeable when you compare them side by side). After using it for about 6 weeks, I feel the upgrade was definitely worth it - although, I got it with a Black Friday discount. The higher resolution screen, battery life, and improved heart rate accuracy are great.

Great value for your dollar. Looks and feels great. Would recommend.

Got this for my husband. He loves it. He uses it everyday. He appears to like it more than his Apple Watch. He says it works great with his phone regarding notifications as well as text messages. This was a great purchase and gift. The screen dims or you can make the screen darken. The screen can be set to wake when you raise arm. Garmin does it again.

It would have been cool if they had suggested Run like the Runner 45 Outside of that the watch is great. Good battery life around 3-5 days with a run logged each day High quality screen Good GPS tracking for treadmill and outdoor runs Very little to complain about here.

Great workout device! Make sure you connect to the IQ connect app to take advantage of it

I like the features and battery performance, which lasts upto 8 days

Does everything I want it to do and more! The fit and ease of use are great. No problems scrolling through screens. Like the fact you can customize the watch face as well as the connected apps. Also great on the gold course with downloadable courses. Didn’t want a square face and didn’t need it to reply to or answer the phone for me.

Lots of wonderful features (steps, HR, calorie, pulse ox, workout activities, music storage...), beautiful visual display, pairs great with HRM sensors and works great for various range of workout activities (i.e. Walking, HIIT, yoga), connect app is easy to follow, battery life is good.

I upgraded from a Fitbit Versa because I needed sport activities that were not included in the Versa. I like the multiple facets of the watch and the app is pretty amazing!!!! The watch tracks by GPS automatically, sleep, breathing, event tells me when I'm stressed and requests that I stop to breath as well as reminding me to get up and move. When I complete an activity, it even shows me a map of my course. Still need to learn how to switch from one activity to another; run to walk for example. I like that the app measures my sleep BUT I think it needs tweaking. I know it has measured my wake up time as later than when I actually wake up. The Versa was much better at that. I WAS disappointed that Best Buy did not have the Rose Gold option but apparently the Rose Gold can only be ordered. I didn't want to use my watch and then return it when the Rose Gold came in. That part was a real bummer. The fact that I couldn't get the Rose Gold wasn't available immediately and the sleep tracking mode is a little off is the only reason for a 4 star. Otherwise, I love it!

Replaced a Vivaoactive 3 with this Ven as the battery life was degraded. Very happy with the Venu. HR monitor and apps work great and display is bright and crisp. Accurately tracks my bike rides via GPS and picks up cadence and speed from garmin sensors. Also transmits my HR to Garmin 830 trip computer. Would definitely purchase again.

Exactly what I was looking for in a activity tracker/smartwatch. Tracks steps, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen, sleep quality and more. Also displays text messages and notifications. Battery capacity lasts 4/5 days for me.