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
Pretty but Not Compatible with Features
on May 8, 2024
Posted by: LiFow
I bought this garmin a few weeks ago once my apple watch stopped working. After a month of researching both Venu3 and Forerunner965, I made my decision after watching many runners on social media claim to love this watch and explaining how much better it is than an apple watch. While this might be true, I wasn't aware that this watch would fall short on some key Garmin features that are key for runners. After spending an hour mapping out my courses for the week and deciding on a Pace Pro strategy, it turns out it's not compatible with my Gamin device. So while this is better than an Apple watch, I should have gone with the Forerunner.
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, May 9, 2024
Thank you for your review and experience with the Venu 3. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Venu 3 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=873008&tab=topics
Venu 3 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=873008&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Screen options
on May 8, 2024
Posted by: Dodik
Have this watch for about 3 weeks now. If everything's pretty great, but I wish there was better options for the screen view. One?
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, May 9, 2024
Thank you for posting a review, we would encourage you to start out on the Garmin IQ app for other options. Also you can reach out to our team for assistance as well.
Garmin IQ:
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/
Venu 3 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=873008&tab=topics
Garmin IQ:
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/
Venu 3 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=873008&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Smart watch
on May 8, 2024
Posted by: Mike c 5467
I bought this watch to replace my samsung smart watch. The battery life on my venu 3 is incredible, 5x longer than my galaxy watch
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
So far I am very impressed
on May 8, 2024
Posted by: Randy G
I have had Garmin's fitness watches for years. This was an upgrade from a Vivoactive 4. I love it so far. Many new features and the amoled screen is great.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
My new favorite watch
on May 7, 2024
Posted by: bibs.kin
I have had my Garmin Venu 3 for a few weeks now and have really enjoyed it. It is my first smart watch, so I can't compare it with other smart watches, only against going without a smart watch.
I love getting my phone notifications on my wrist. It is also nice to be get notifications without disturbing those around me. I have also thoroughly enjoyed the sleep tracking feature. I knew I needed to get more sleep, but now I can't deny it... I know the facts. I'm not a very active person, so I can't speak to all of the activity tracking features, though there seems to be a bunch of activities it is setup to track.
The battery life is also awesome. The one time I take it off is when I shower and if I plug it in for that short time every few days the watch stays fully charged.
I did update the band, as the rubber version that it comes with makes my wrist sweat. But that is a common band for this type of watch and it was easy and cheap to find an alternative specific to this watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin Venu 3 is great !!
on May 6, 2024
Posted by: Nathan A
This Garmin watch is pretty great !! A lot better and a better upgrade from my Fitbit versa 2. I like how the battery lasts pretty long, longer than my Fitbit. It has a bunch of cool features once you get to know your way around this watch. I like how it has a big screen which is my favorite part. The exercise features are pretty nice though I usually don't wear while weight lifting but I wear it when I walk or go on runs. I'd recommend this watch !!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
The ECG doesn’t work in Guatemala
on May 4, 2024
Posted by: HugoV
I love the watch, but I’m disappointed with the ECG, doesn’t work in Guatemala, that’s sad.
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, May 7, 2024
Thank you for posting a review and you are correct currently in Guatemala it is not available, but we are expanding availability.
Garmin ECG Information:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=873008&searchQuery=ecg%20in%20which%20country&tab=topics
Garmin ECG Information:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=873008&searchQuery=ecg%20in%20which%20country&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Works as Described
on May 2, 2024
Posted by: Todd B
from Clemmons, NC, US
This watch is as advertised. Data seems accurate and reliable and battery life last about 2 weeks. It's light weight and still stylish, which is the style I was interested in. It's very similar in size and style as the Samsung Galaxy but with better battery life and more data.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin