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
4
Great life style companion
on November 9, 2025
Posted by: HalnetMX
I been using this device for some time, day and night. It’s an awesome watch, it can measure how good is your sleeping, it can recommend when you need to sleep more time, do some exercise or breath and relaxation exercises to improve sleep. Also, it is capable to tell how much stress is present through all day. All this measures leads to one great data: body battery. This one tells you how much energy do you have for all your activities and how different scenarios impact, like doing exercise, experimenting some high stress episode, taking a snap and more. Of course, Venu 3 is also capable to read your sport performance, like running, biking, hiking, and much more. Maybe it is not the best for high performance athletes but it is great for casuals that want to improve their health. And of course, it also gives the time!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Sleep features
on November 6, 2025
Posted by: Kennyp513
Really like the sleep features the Venu 3 offers. The body battery is also good insight, as well as automatic nap detection. Still want to upgrade to the Venu 4
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Well made good buy
on October 29, 2025
Posted by: Paul 324
Received about 1 month ago well made and worked great.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features
on October 28, 2025
Posted by: Anastas Nikolla
I bought this a yars ago and am so happy that I did...
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful screen
on October 24, 2025
Posted by: Dr. Smoke
I bought this watch to replace my aging Garmin vivoactive 5. The screen and colors really pop. I still learning how to access all of the features that I use, but it appears to be a significant upgrade from my Vivoactive 5 which is getting old. I really like the watchface I downloaded for it. Lots of information at my fingure tips.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Long battery life and great tracking!!
on October 22, 2025
Posted by: jbitner1
So far I’m super impressed with the Venu 3’s display, heart rate sensor, and app to go along with it. And the battery lasts over a week even though I use fitness tracking a ton!! Thanks Garmin!! I’m sure for many years to come!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin Venu 3 – A Near-Perfect Everyday Companion
on October 20, 2025
Posted by: Dave49846
After almost a year with the Garmin Venu 3, I can confidently say it’s one of the most well-balanced smartwatches I’ve ever used. It’s not trying to be flashy like an Apple Watch or overly technical like some of Garmin’s rugged multisport models—it simply works, every day, in a way that feels thoughtful and reliable.
What I Still Love:
Battery Life: This is where the Venu 3 shines. I regularly get 7–10 days on a single charge with daily workouts and notifications on. It’s refreshing to not be chained to a charger.
Health Tracking: Garmin’s sleep insights, HRV status, and stress tracking have become genuinely useful to me. The morning report and nap detection (which was surprisingly accurate) add real value.
Fitness & Recovery Data: Whether it’s gym sessions, cycling, or runs, the watch gives detailed, actionable data without drowning you in metrics. The Body Battery feature remains a standout for understanding how well-recovered you are.
Build & Comfort: The AMOLED display still looks crisp and bright, and the watch feels light enough for 24/7 wear. The tactile buttons make it easy to use during workouts—something touchscreen-only watches can struggle with.
What Could Be Better:
Garmin Pay & Smart Features: Contactless payments and notifications work fine, but the smartwatch side of things still trails Apple and Samsung in polish.
Sleep Tracking Consistency: While generally accurate, there are occasional nights where the data feels off—especially with shorter naps.
Price Point: It’s premium, and while it earns most of that price through build quality and metrics, you can find cheaper Garmin models with 80% of the features.
Verdict:
After nearly a year, the Garmin Venu 3 has proven durable, consistent, and genuinely helpful in maintaining better habits. It’s the sweet spot for people who want serious fitness data in a sleek, everyday design.
After nearly a year, the Garmin Venu 3 has proven durable, consistent, and genuinely helpful in maintaining better habits. It’s the sweet spot for people who want serious fitness data in a sleek, everyday design.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch.
on October 16, 2025
Posted by: Steve999
Had an Apple Watch that the battery wouldn't last more than 2 hours. Bought the top of line newest Apple Watch and the battery would only last 5-6 hours. Got this watch and legit 7 days of battery life and very active.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin