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
5
Great for cyclists who already own a head unit
on January 27, 2025
Posted by: AbandonShiP
Coming from a Fenix 5S and a D2 Air X10. I also use an Edge 830 on my bike. This watch gives me almost all the info I want or need as far as my fitness. Combined with my 830, Garmin Connect gives me a pretty good picture of my health. The watch itself is similar to the D2 Air X10, but doesn't seem as polished. Considering it's $100USD less than the D2, I can see where they had to cut some corners on the finish. Having worn my Fenix 5S for many years (since 2019), I was ready for a more stylish watch. This definitely fits my criteria. The additional feedback on my rest and stress graphs give me a good idea of my diet. The sleep coach can be patronizing and/or unrealistic sometimes, but it can help. It helps me keep track of what my body is doing off the bike.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
My fav watch
on January 26, 2025
Posted by: MegT
I had the OG Venu for 5 1/2 years but unfortunately the screen lighting was messed up so I needed a new watch. Loved the Venu so much I didn’t really want a different one. But the Venu 3 did not disappoint. It’s very easy to use and the screen is well lit and easy to see. Love the features… some upgrades from the Venu but also similar enough I didn’t have to learn much. Great watch for a daily runner who likes a fashionable watch as well.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing features
on January 26, 2025
Posted by: Nayb
In the beginning I was not believe in all the features the people was talking about, but now I have one, it’s the best gifts I had received in my life.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Has all that I need in a smartwatch
on January 26, 2025
Posted by: Hump
I purchased this about a month ago and it has been working flawlessly. Needed a bit of help to figure out how to use the ECG feature but did and all is well.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Everything I need!!
on January 22, 2025
Posted by: AYTB
I have had the forerunner for years but didn’t use many of its features! The Venu 3 gives me everything I want/need plus some things I didn’t realize I wanted. Highly recommend to all!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
LOVE LOVE LOVE
on January 21, 2025
Posted by: TGLIDD
My husband bought me the Venu 3 for Christmas and man did he hit the nail on the head!
For 15yrs I've been APPLE EVERYTHING, and even thought I do love the Apple Watch, it just doesn't compare to the Venu 3, especially w/ battery time! If you're on the fence about getting this watch, take the leap and get it, you'll love it
For 15yrs I've been APPLE EVERYTHING, and even thought I do love the Apple Watch, it just doesn't compare to the Venu 3, especially w/ battery time! If you're on the fence about getting this watch, take the leap and get it, you'll love it
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Sports-Good Smart-Meh
on January 21, 2025
Posted by: Dapncat
As a sportswatch, am really liking the Venu 3--the updated HR sensor does a nice job of tracking, the GPS is great on my runs and hikes; body battery is somewhat useful. Sleep tracking is just ok--I don't rely on it (unfortunately, it impacts the body battery too). I went with the Venu 3 over, eg, a Forerunner because I wanted the updated HR sensor and also I had hopes that the Venu would provide some useful but limited smartwatch features. Overall, am disappointed in that--eg, the Voice Assistant is very slow to activate, and since I have to carry my phone with me anyhow, I wind up just pulling out my phone. Standard text replies work ok. Not a big fan of using the watch to make or answer calls--it works decently, but so it's just a personal preference for me. I had problems with the speaker on my first Venu and got a replacement--but the buttons on the replacement are mushy, which is a complaint I've heard from others. Overall, I really wish Garmin would come up with a decent smartwatch that lets me leave my phone behind on runs (I need a phone for safety because of my location). But maybe the competition is too steep--or the watches would be heavy and throw off HR tracking on people like me with small wrists. Who knows.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Garmin Venu
on January 21, 2025
Posted by: Natalie B
Love this watch. tracks all my workouts and steps. I had a apple watch and had to charge everyday, I can get over a week out of this battery depending on activities.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin