Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Refurbished Excellent - Venu 3S GPS Smartwatch 41 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Stainless Steel and French Gray - (2023)
Average customer rating
4.4
(701 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 701 reviews
5 Stars
462
4 Stars
118
3 Stars
70
2 Stars
27
1 Star
24
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Refurbished Excellent - Venu 3S GPS Smartwatch 41 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Stainless Steel and French Gray - (2023)
Customer Rating
4
Does Everything I need.
on August 8, 2025
Posted by: Phillip R
I bought this watch to track workouts, mainly gym workouts and runs. The watch has been great so far! I really like the custom watch faces available and that it has an option to save running routes into the watch. It has been super helpful when I try out new running routes. The music option for the watch is kind of clunky since you have to download music or podcasts prior to the run, but I understand that is the limit of the technology. It also struggles to pair with my AirPods, which is a little annoying. Otherwise, it’s perfect for my needs!
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
2
Too complicated
on August 7, 2025
Posted by: Arf24
I bought this a month ago and in that time have tried to learn how to set it some of its functions and have had a heck of a time. I think it's designed for techies and not for old seniors like myself. So it was a waste of money to me but I really wanted it to work.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, August 7, 2025
Our product support team would love to assist you with getting the watch set up for you. You can reach them Monday through Friday 7a-7p CST at 800-800-1020.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great health tracking and motivational features!
on August 6, 2025
Posted by: Mike likes data
My Venu 3s has a huge array of health monitoring features, some that are widely known and available in other brands, and some, like the body battery that I have come to appreciate a great deal.
The pulse rate measurement matches with a beat a minute to a chest strap measurement at rest and during strenuous exercise (180 bpm) as long as I alert the watch that I am exercising.
Sleep tracking score also very accurately measures my recovery. Having an ECG trace is also very informative.
The Venu 3s does everything I need and more, it is reasonably priced, allows communication when my smartphone is not accessible and has a phenomenal battery life - 10 times longer than other smart watches on the market.
The pulse rate measurement matches with a beat a minute to a chest strap measurement at rest and during strenuous exercise (180 bpm) as long as I alert the watch that I am exercising.
Sleep tracking score also very accurately measures my recovery. Having an ECG trace is also very informative.
The Venu 3s does everything I need and more, it is reasonably priced, allows communication when my smartphone is not accessible and has a phenomenal battery life - 10 times longer than other smart watches on the market.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Better than the fruit watch
on August 6, 2025
Posted by: Bojangles10
Love my new garmin battery is at least 12 days. So many features, still figuring them all out. Love the ECG option. Nice size, so much easier to read than my other watch
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Vida Health
on August 6, 2025
Posted by: Valgal
I received Venu as an anniversary gift. This was the best gift ever. I’m on a health and fitness journey, and this watch has been a wonderful help on this journey. It does everything I need it to do to help me be successful.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 6, 2025
Posted by: Albert C
Great watch, it has a lot of useful features but also provides great connection to smart devices. I use this for running, swimming and working. Have never had an issue with the device.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Good looking; upgraded features
on August 4, 2025
Posted by: MB-C
When the battery on my Vivosport sputtered I upgraded to a Venu 3s. It is more attractive and has colored icons & indicator. I like the timer's upgraded features. The activity tracker is not as helpful; it has no 'other' category and seems to want to impose a method of tracking activity that doesn't match what I'm doing. For example, for Pilates it doesn't show time and calories & doesn't accommodate an in-person class.
I don't want to stop what I'm doing to track it. Also, the battery was advertised as lasting10 days; my last about 3. Overall, I like it.
I don't want to stop what I'm doing to track it. Also, the battery was advertised as lasting10 days; my last about 3. Overall, I like it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Upgrade!
on August 2, 2025
Posted by: Countryladym
I have the Venu Sq and really liked it, but I was missing out on new features like being able to talk and text through my watch. So, I thought about buying the Venu 3S for quite a while. I wish I didn't wait so long because the Venu 3S is fabulous! Not only can I talk and text through it, but I can keep track of my heart rhythm. I thought it would be too big for my wrist, but surprisingly it isn't. I really like that they kept the "Face-It" so I have my grandson's picture on it. I'm still getting used to all the features and we're they are located, but I am very happy with it.
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