Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Refurbished Excellent - Venu 3 GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Stainless Steel and Black - (2023)
Average customer rating
4.4
(869 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 869 reviews
5 Stars
581
4 Stars
162
3 Stars
72
2 Stars
28
1 Star
26
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Refurbished Excellent - Venu 3 GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Stainless Steel and Black - (2023)
Customer Rating
3
Voice Assistant
on August 10, 2025
Posted by: Pattijj48
Love the watch except for the fact that I cannot use voice assistant with my new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Brand new phone and brand new watch and it's hard to believe the phone is not compatible to use voice assistant with Venu 3. Disappointing.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Does everything I need it to.
on August 10, 2025
Posted by: NatomasJohn
So I had a FitBit Sense 2 for about two years. As you know, they FitBits are being discontinued and now everything is with the Google Pixel watch. This watch has a horrible battery life (28 hours) so that was a major deal breaker. Also the watch would not accurately count all of my steps. did not accurately measure my distance in a walking workout, and would report wild fluctuations in pulse.
My Venu accurately counts my steps. It accurately records distance, whether running or walking. My pulse rises gradually during a run. I do not have to continually watch it during a run, but can rather focus on my pace per lap, etc.
The metrics displayed during a run or a walk are numerous and totally customizable. The pace per lap has helped me to get consistent km times and lets me know if I have to push the final minute to get under my goal per km.
There is an audible notification at each km so I don't have to be looking down for the last .05 km. It tells me "lap X" so I know how many km I have done and it tells me the km split time plus the cumulative time for a km I have run thus far.
The choices for watch faces is practically unlimited. You can search for a theme and chances are you will find one that you like. Many are free and many are customizable. I found a nice Star Trek face.
Setup was easy. The watch syncs with my phone nicely. I get all kinds of notifications, texts, email, phone calls, etc. The Garmin Connect app has way too much stuff for me to list here.
I think unless you are a serious runner training for a specific race, the Venu 3 should be sufficient for your workout needs.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
My New Health & Wellness Powerhouse
on August 10, 2025
Posted by: befit
I couldn’t be happier with my Garmin Venu 3. Right out of the box, the vibrant color display and customizable watch face made it feel personal and easy to tailor to my style. But where this watch really shines is in its health and wellness features.
Sleep tracking is incredibly detailed, giving me insights not only into how long I’ve slept but also the quality of each stage of rest. The Pulse Ox sensor helps me keep tabs on my oxygen levels throughout the night and during activities, while HRV (heart rate variability) tracking adds another layer of understanding to my overall stress and recovery trends.
The guided breathwork and meditation activities have been great for building mindfulness into my day, and I love that I can easily log and track my weight training sessions. When I’m outdoors, the hiking activity mode combines GPS accuracy with health data so I can see exactly how my body is performing on the trail.
Garmin clearly designed the Venu 3 to support a full-picture approach to wellness. Whether I’m working out, relaxing, or just going about my day, it’s like having a health coach on my wrist.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best watch ever made
on August 8, 2025
Posted by: Tommy Brancato
I finally made the switch from apple to Garmin. I don’t know why I waited so long to do so. The accuracy and battery life is nothing else like it. I made the switch cause my daughter switch from Apple and loved her new watch. Beat watch out there
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
I love this watch!
on August 7, 2025
Posted by: Herndezee
I love the battery life on this thing. I wanted a watch that wouldn't die every other day, and this thing has proven to be an Energizer bunny with great lasting battery life. I also love the variety of watch faces available and the insights provided by the sleep coach. Happy with this purchase!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Has all the features, but poor quality control
on August 7, 2025
Posted by: marabe89
It checks off the most boxes for what I want out of a watch within my price range, but quality issues bring it down. I had to have my original watch replaced due to a known issue with "mushy" buttons. Now my watch is incapable of accurately measuring the stairs climbed due to a barometer issue.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Venu3
on August 6, 2025
Posted by: EricaKW
Was having charging problems with Venu. After I had it for over 3 to 4 years. Love my Venu and missed it but love, love and I mean love my new Venu3. It has more features and loves the size of my screen. Female needed a little bigger face size. Had two switches out the silicone bands for stretchy fabric bands.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
My favorite watch EVER!
on August 5, 2025
Posted by: Charlie90
When I got my watch about a month ago, I was debating on whether to get the Venue3 or the Venue3S because I wasn't sure about the larger watch on my wrist. I decided on the Venue3 and have been so happy with my decision to go with the bigger watch! I love the size, the battery life, the health and Smartwatch features of this venue 3. This is by far my favorite watch that I've owned not just for its health tracking features but also the stylish design!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin