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
Difficult to setup and understand data reports.
on June 19, 2025
Posted by: Nino
I bought this watch with expectations that all functions would work as claimed but it does not perform as expected. Would return for another that performs as claimed.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great features- not the quality Garmin use to be
on June 19, 2025
Posted by: Jtom0210
This watch is great, easy to use, nice updates since my Venu2s. Comfortable.
The bad- I had worn this watch for 9 days and I noticed there was a crack in my screen. I don't remember hitting it on anything. I have my other Garmin for years with absolutely no issues. So they quality has gone down for such and expensive item. And very unfortunate I had to pay to get a replacement for only a 9 day old watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Watch!
on June 17, 2025
Posted by: Jerryc41
This Garmin Venu 3 does more than I do. I've barely scratched the surface with it. Every day, I learn something new about it. One thing I especially like is the fact that it goes days and days without needing a charge. My previous watch had to be charged every day. I would like to see wireless charging available for it, though. I don't like having to plug in those four tiny pins to charge it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love it . Dows everything
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: Timmy chive
It does all I need it to. Plus if you want it to look fancy when you go out just down load a new face. Or buy a different watch band. Great price great watch
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Life Changer!
on June 14, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
I bought this Garmin Venu 3 to replace my Apple Watch because I wanted more health tracking features than what the Apple Watch could offer. WOW am I so glad I made the switch. I had my Apple Watch for 5 years and I thought I would never part with it, but I am so glad I did. The Garmin Venu 3 has far exceeded my expectations. Here are my reviews of various features:
Battery Life
The battery life on this watch is incredible. I can go a full week without charging, including multiple workouts per day, wearing it to sleep, etc. HUGE perk right there.
The battery life on this watch is incredible. I can go a full week without charging, including multiple workouts per day, wearing it to sleep, etc. HUGE perk right there.
Health Tracking
There are so many health tracking features on this watch, including EKG, SpO2, HRV. If you are looking to have a better grasp on health features, this watch checks many boxes.
There are so many health tracking features on this watch, including EKG, SpO2, HRV. If you are looking to have a better grasp on health features, this watch checks many boxes.
Large Screen
My eyes need all the help they can get, so this large screen is really helpful.
My eyes need all the help they can get, so this large screen is really helpful.
Fitness Tracking
As a very active person (4 strength training days per week, 3 runs per week, and pick-up pickleball 3-5 times per week), I love having a watch that will track my progress. This watch does a great job! It also provides personalized training features based on your fitness goals!
As a very active person (4 strength training days per week, 3 runs per week, and pick-up pickleball 3-5 times per week), I love having a watch that will track my progress. This watch does a great job! It also provides personalized training features based on your fitness goals!
Cannot say enough great things about this watch :)
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Features, battery life
on June 14, 2025
Posted by: SamY
I've had it for close to a month so far, the battery life is pretty lengthy, the features are excellent to the point, that I haven't even used them all yet. I love the texting and calling feature. I love how accurate the steps and mileage is.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Features
on June 12, 2025
Posted by: Rhonda1331
I've been using the Garmin Venu 3 for a few weeks now, and I can confidently say it's one of the best smartwatches I've owned. Garmin has really nailed the balance between fitness tracking, health insights, and everyday smartwatch features with this model.
Design & Display:
The AMOLED display is stunning—bright, vibrant, and easy to read even in direct sunlight. The sleek design and customizable watch faces make it stylish enough for both workouts and daily wear. It's also lightweight and comfortable, even during long runs or while sleeping.
The AMOLED display is stunning—bright, vibrant, and easy to read even in direct sunlight. The sleek design and customizable watch faces make it stylish enough for both workouts and daily wear. It's also lightweight and comfortable, even during long runs or while sleeping.
Fitness & Health Features:
This is where the Venu 3 really shines. It offers an impressive range of tracking capabilities, including heart rate, stress levels, SpO2, respiration, and even nap detection. The built-in sleep coach and Body Battery feature have helped me better understand and manage my rest and recovery. And with over 30 built-in sports apps, it adapts well to nearly any fitness routine.
This is where the Venu 3 really shines. It offers an impressive range of tracking capabilities, including heart rate, stress levels, SpO2, respiration, and even nap detection. The built-in sleep coach and Body Battery feature have helped me better understand and manage my rest and recovery. And with over 30 built-in sports apps, it adapts well to nearly any fitness routine.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent—easily lasting around 10-14 days with regular use, depending on how many features you have enabled. Even with GPS and music playback, it holds up impressively well.
Battery life is excellent—easily lasting around 10-14 days with regular use, depending on how many features you have enabled. Even with GPS and music playback, it holds up impressively well.
Smart Features:
It syncs quickly with my phone, and I appreciate the ability to make calls and respond to texts (on Android). Garmin Pay, music storage, and third-party apps via Connect IQ round out a great suite of smartwatch functions.
It syncs quickly with my phone, and I appreciate the ability to make calls and respond to texts (on Android). Garmin Pay, music storage, and third-party apps via Connect IQ round out a great suite of smartwatch functions.
Final Thoughts:
If you're serious about health and fitness but also want a watch that looks good and functions well in everyday life, the Garmin Venu 3 is a fantastic choice. It’s powerful, user-friendly, and packed with thoughtful features that genuinely help improve wellness and performance.
If you're serious about health and fitness but also want a watch that looks good and functions well in everyday life, the Garmin Venu 3 is a fantastic choice. It’s powerful, user-friendly, and packed with thoughtful features that genuinely help improve wellness and performance.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Highly recommended!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great up to date info, on your wrist!!
on June 8, 2025
Posted by: StuB
Have great interaction with my Venu 3. Easy to learn how to navigate and aside from it's self auto update, access from my pc or mac also accesses app. Music, etc.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin