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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 161 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

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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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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    I wanted to love it….

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

    I really wanted to like this watch. I previously had an Apple Watch Series 4, and really enjoyed it for fitness. I’m the past year, I have gotten more into cross training via strength training, peleton, walks, and the occasional run. I got this specifically for fitness since it has such rave reviews. Pro: -The battery life was AMAZING -The overall look is so elegant and doesn’t look overly sporty -great features: like the rep counter for strength training -alarm feature Con: -the interface of the Garmin connect app was so messy for me. I could never find what I was looking for without having to Google it first -there was no tutorial or intro the the app and how to use/navigate -Integration with some of my existing apps (peleton, ladder, Strava etc) was more annoying than anything. Yes there are third party sites that can sync your workouts but I found often that the interaction between apps (or lack thereof) would fail -I would have to do so much planning on which app or what setting to use to make sure my workout would get recorded accurately for a simple 20min walking pad walk. By the time I figured it out my motivation to spontaneously go for a quick walk is cut short to 10m I really wanted to love this watch it looks so great and has soooo much potential. It just wasn’t a good fit for me and my fitness goals. I ended up returning it after about a week and got the newest Apple Watch.

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

    Make the change from Apple!!

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

    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 would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Welcome to the Garmin family, Krys! :) Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Long battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Notifications

    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, Long battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Venu s3: Amazing Stress Monitoring & More

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

    I bought the Garmin Venu 3 for its consistent stress monitoring, and it’s been a game-changer! The stress tracking is accurate and provides real-time insights, helping me manage triggers and practice mindfulness with built-in breathing exercises. The battery life is excellent, lasting nearly a week on a single charge, and features like sleep tracking, Body Battery, and fitness stats are detailed and motivating. Plus, the sleek design and vibrant AMOLED display make it perfect for all-day wear. If you want a smartwatch that prioritizes wellness and accuracy, the Venu 3 is worth every penny. Highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfortable, 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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Made the switch from Apple Watch and I LOVE

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

    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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent watch

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

    Overall it is a good watch. It doesn’t provide as much detail into the statistics that I would like. It also has trouble syncing to my phone a lot. It’s nice to not have to charge it every single day

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

    Best Smart watch, hands down!

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

    Previously owned Apple, and Samsung watches. This garmin watch is hands down the best! Over a week of battery life, with all features turned on, and without having to turn it off every night to charge it. Now i can finally track sleep time, which i could not do with Apple, or samsung due to having to charge it every night.. Game changer..

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best purchase ever

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

    Great watch! I love how accurate it is and looks so very elegant. The best feature of the Garmin Venu 3s is the morning report and the battery life of almost two weeks. I previously had a Fitbit and was deciding between the Apple Watch or Garmin and honestly do not regret choosing Garmin. It connects with my phone flawlessly.

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

    Love the Watch, Not the Pickup Process

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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 owned this watch for almost a year at this point and I am absolutely in love with it! The S size fits my wrist perfectly, you can customize it with new bands or screen protectors off Amazon or Garmin's website and it connects flawlessly with my phone which, yes, shows me notifications, but also allows me to type messages or call friends and family from my wrist without issues. As a women the safety aspect of the accurate GPS tracking that it sends my Mom for when I go out for runs alone is the biggest pro of this thing especially when I had a scary moment a few months back when I abruptly had to stop mid-run to call the cops. It feels super safe knowing my parents could find me if something were to happen but its also helpful during races for them to know all my stats in real time and see when I'm approaching the finish line. This watch was super helpful for my run training and while not having as many extra run-specific extra functions like daily workout suggestions or training readiness, it was worth the trade off for the wide variety of other activities, stats, and the true smart watch feel. I can also use the Garmin coach program with this watch or if I want more run workouts ready-made for me, I can log onto the Garmin Connect website and join one of their many other free training programs! It has a sleek, non-bulky look to it and I've gotten compliments when I'm out and about. My coworker who is training for a full ironman is jealous of it and is thinking about buying a Garmin because of my praises and I'm currently buying another to give my mother, who has health concerns, for her birthday! One downside is that BestBuy gave me the run around when I bought this. I had an absolutely horrible experience with customer service as well. I bought it with the expectation I'd get it within a few days and it ended up taking nearly 2 weeks! For two of those days the tracking said it was at the store but when the pickup wouldn't update to tell me to come in I tried calling customer service to see if they could contact the store to have them look for it. Turns out zero of the customer service lines I went through actually worked in the store and they said they had no way of contacting the store itself which I was amazed by- like you work for the same company but there's no behind the scenes number you an call your own stores? And there isn't a public number either? They also kept giving conflicting information- while one of the first customer service members were able to give me the direct tracking info so I could watch it move through the mail system, another said they couldn't see any of that when I swore up and down it said it had reached the store. I was literally a day away from going down to the store to demand my watch or $500 back when I finally got an email that it was ready for pickup. One super long wait in the pickup line later and I was given my precious watch. I don't regret buying the watch but next time I'm ordering it from Garmin directly. Also yes this works with the Garmin HRM Pro chest strap!

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

    Garmin Venu 3S

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

    Great looking watch and does a great job tracking my works and sleep patterns. I can also use it to make and answer phone calls. It can also do my EKG. Still finding out new features I didn’t know it came with. Battery life is not bad, last 5-7 days.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Long battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Charger

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WISH I HAD UPGRADED SOONER.

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

    I UPGRADED TOTHIS FROM A FITBIT, I WAS UNSATISFIED WITH THE BATTERY LIFE. SO FAR I LOVE MY GARMIN. I BELIEVE IT IS WAY MORE ACCURATE THEN THE FITBIT. I HAVE NO TROUBLE SYNCING OTHER APPS I USE TO TRACK STEPS/MILES ETC. I WISH I HAD UPGRADED SOONER. MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THE CHARGER ITSELF. YOU HAVE TO GET AN ADAPTER TO GO FROM USBC TO USB IF YOU DONT HAVE A MALE TYPE C.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfortable, Long 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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VERY Elegant Watch.

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

    You know, I thought it was a tad smallish at 41mm, and it is. BUT, it is such a beautiful and elegant watch that the size is tolerable. The light gold finish is incredible, the full glass with the hairline bezel is a perfect match, and the coordinated band finishes it all off very nicely.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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
  • Cons mentioned:
    Call dropping, Notifications

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not for iPhone users

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

    Nice watch, but…. I returned it. If you want to use it with an iPhone, it’s gonna be a disappointment. It’s not Garmin’s fault but it is still a bummer. The notifications don’t work properly, everything looks like you received a message but it is actually not a message every time. Sometimes it’s different app notifications. My iPhone dropped calls all the time when it was connected to my watch, so I had to turn my Bluetooth off if I wanted to talk to someone on the phone. This watch also does not start or stop recording an exercise when you go on a run and then finish it like every other smart watch on the market. Lastly, watch faces are very limited. It’s a beautiful watch though, I loved the look!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing an issue with your Venu 3S. I use with the iPhone and don't' have any issues. Is your phone software up to date? Please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. As well, if you still need assistance you can reach out directly to a product support associate from that link. Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would recommend

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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. Aesthetically speaking, it has a very neutral and elegant appeal to it. I have very small wrists and it is the perfect size. Battery life is great, love exploring all the features and customizations. Very easy to use.

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

    Love this watch

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

    Took a little time to figure out at the capabilities this watch had, but afterwards it has been great. I love the look of this watch and it has been such a huge plus in my fitness journey. Love this watch!!

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

    love it

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

    Great watch, Perfect size for smaller wrist, not too bulky. Easy to use and customize. Wish everything was in one app to control the watch instead of in multiple different ones. Cute and classy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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
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