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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 345 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the Venu 3S GPS Smartwatch, particularly its exceptional battery life and overall performance. Many appreciate its design, health tracking capabilities, accuracy, lightweight feel, and ease of use. The watch's numerous useful features and suitable size for smaller wrists are also well-received. However, a few customers have reported issues with connectivity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    Love this watch! I used to use an Apple Watch but switched and so glad I did! The battery life is amazing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sleek and powerfull

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

    Such a wonderful upgrade from apple watch. The watch itself is light and look professional. The watch face is easy to edit to how you want to see things. The app is also great and shows great statistics!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Meh...

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

    Overall its a good buy that I got to upgrade from my Amazfit Bip 5. The price point between the two watches is significant (like $80 to $350) so I thought this watch would knock my socks off--but it's just okay. A big downfall is that it doesn't auto-track activity very quickly or well--like going for a walk it starts late and doesn't auto-shut off when your actions stop. The Amazfit was a lot smarter, started and stopped on point. The Garmin is more attractive, although I don't like most of the free face options. The app is over done with badges and challenges and junk....I just want my stats complete and ready at a glance its a bit trying. It also doesn't seem to track sleep well enough to not go off when you're sleeping. The manual isn't a joy to cover, nor is working on the settings. It does a lot of things for strength training, but programing that is a pain or not intuitive AND it auto counts reps horribly. The battery is great--but the Amazit had a great battery life too. I like this watch, but its over-priced.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gift for my wife!

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

    She loves it. Going from an Apple Watch to this Garmin. The battery life is night and day difference, lasting days longer. She is stilla ble to see notifications on new watch. She loves the sleep tracker, notifing her on the quality of rest. Apple does something similar but with battery life it was never an option.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful and Functional

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

    Best Buy madecthe purchase easy and fast. The watch is stylish and Garmin smart. I bought this for my wife who runs everyday and is tired of having to remember to charge her Apple watch everyday. This garmin will go a week on a single charge, makes travel/vacation much simpler. It helps her keep tract of her activies, scores her sleep quality, displays notifications from texts and emails. She can even answer her phone remotely. She doesn't miss her Apple watch. The only downside is as expect, there is a learning curve when changing technologies. Youtube provides a lot of help.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very comfortable Smartwatch

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

    This is a fantastic smartwatch, it does so many things. I wish it came with more instructions. I have been able to download a manual and watched youtube. I was worried it would feel heavy since its larger but I barely notice it, Good purchase

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Thinking of making the switch? Do it.

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

    For the past 5 years I have been an Apple Watch gal, always thought “this is fine, it works”. I didn’t love it, but it worked. I heard at work about the Garmin Venu 3s and all its perks. My coworkers were saying they actually love it. That day after work, I went and bought one. Nearly two months in, and I love my watch. It has everything you’d ever need, battery lasts 8-10 days easily, and it’s so customizable to everyone’s likes, needs and wants that there will never be two of the same. Don’t just settle with “this is fine, it works”, switch to “I love it”.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this watch!

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

    I love this watch. It tracks my sleep, HRV status and my heart rate.

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

    Love my Garmin!

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

    Amazing upgrade from the previous Venue! Has all the training elements I was looking for!

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good alternative to apple watch

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

    This watch is great. The battery life is long, went for a week without charging. The interface is simple to use, but still getting adjusted to it from others. Very accurate on runs

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Flawless after 2 years

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

    Bought this 2 years ago for my girlfriend and she loves it. She has not had any problems in 2 years.

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

    Never go back to apple

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

    Loved the customer service, product was received so quick. I also was easily able to do a trade in with my Apple Watch. The features on the garmin are more advanced and accurate with all the stuff I do.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for runners

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

    Bought this as a gift for an avid runner. They love the watch and its features. It really aids in training. Battery life is good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Traded my Apple watch

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

    Love it!! Exchanging my old Apple Watch at Best Buy for store credit was also very quick and easy. The battery life lasts WAY LONGER than the Apple Watch did.

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

    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.

    I love this watch. I can edit the home screen, I can see it outside! And I do not have to charge it every night. You can keep the appl watch because to me it doesn't compare. Emergency features are nice. I'm over 60 and it was easy for me to set up. I'm tech savvy but even for someone who is not, the initial setup and pairing was simple. I'm still learning all the features. I have a very small wrist just over 5.5" around and it works for me. You can turn your wrist and the time will appear. I can say bye bye to my fitbit. So far answering the phone is a little odd but I don't think I can report on that yet because I am not sure how close you have to be to your phone. I won't comment on durability yet because I don't know that.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    Absolutely great batter life. Great for tracking workouts and women’s health.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get it!

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

    This is the best watch. I came from an apple watch that I had to charge twice a day. There is absolutely no comparison, this is SO much better. I love tracking my sleep and seeing what my body battery is throughout the day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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