Garmin Venu® 3 Smartwatch

Received about 1 month ago well made and worked great.

I bought this a yars ago and am so happy that I did...

I bought this watch to replace my aging Garmin vivoactive 5. The screen and colors really pop. I still learning how to access all of the features that I use, but it appears to be a significant upgrade from my Vivoactive 5 which is getting old. I really like the watchface I downloaded for it. Lots of information at my fingure tips.

So far I’m super impressed with the Venu 3’s display, heart rate sensor, and app to go along with it. And the battery lasts over a week even though I use fitness tracking a ton!! Thanks Garmin!! I’m sure for many years to come!!!

After almost a year with the Garmin Venu 3, I can confidently say it’s one of the most well-balanced smartwatches I’ve ever used. It’s not trying to be flashy like an Apple Watch or overly technical like some of Garmin’s rugged multisport models—it simply works, every day, in a way that feels thoughtful and reliable. What I Still Love: Battery Life: This is where the Venu 3 shines. I regularly get 7–10 days on a single charge with daily workouts and notifications on. It’s refreshing to not be chained to a charger. Health Tracking: Garmin’s sleep insights, HRV status, and stress tracking have become genuinely useful to me. The morning report and nap detection (which was surprisingly accurate) add real value. Fitness & Recovery Data: Whether it’s gym sessions, cycling, or runs, the watch gives detailed, actionable data without drowning you in metrics. The Body Battery feature remains a standout for understanding how well-recovered you are. Build & Comfort: The AMOLED display still looks crisp and bright, and the watch feels light enough for 24/7 wear. The tactile buttons make it easy to use during workouts—something touchscreen-only watches can struggle with. What Could Be Better: Garmin Pay & Smart Features: Contactless payments and notifications work fine, but the smartwatch side of things still trails Apple and Samsung in polish. Sleep Tracking Consistency: While generally accurate, there are occasional nights where the data feels off—especially with shorter naps. Price Point: It’s premium, and while it earns most of that price through build quality and metrics, you can find cheaper Garmin models with 80% of the features. Verdict: After nearly a year, the Garmin Venu 3 has proven durable, consistent, and genuinely helpful in maintaining better habits. It’s the sweet spot for people who want serious fitness data in a sleek, everyday design.

Had an Apple Watch that the battery wouldn't last more than 2 hours. Bought the top of line newest Apple Watch and the battery would only last 5-6 hours. Got this watch and legit 7 days of battery life and very active.

Had the watch for several weeks now. Previously owned forerunner 405 cx, vivoactive HR and the vivoactive 3. Love the advancements/up grades from my previous watches. Choose this watch for the ecg feature. This watch has not disappointed!

I was looking for a watch that has 10+ days battery life and integrates with my other Garmin products, Edge520 and InReach Messenger+. It provides all the health data I would want and is a decent looking watch at a good price. I do hiking, biking and kayaking. At my age 66, I can choose watch faces that are easy to read while on the go, without needing to put on reading glasses. I like to monitor heart rate, Sp02, and ECG.