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
(646 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 646 reviews
5 Stars
432
4 Stars
105
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
25
1 Star
19
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Refurbished Excellent - Venu 3S GPS Smartwatch 41 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Stainless Steel and French Gray - (2023)
Customer Rating
3
Like but not yet in love
on July 30, 2025
Posted by: KcMc
I enjoy my watch for its sleek style and available features. But as a lifetime Apple Watch user, I miss several features, for example, being able to answer phone calls and text messages from my watch. Apple also has a very convenient feature where you press a button and it makes your phone beep. I know it's silly, but it's super helpful for moms on the go who can't seem to remember where they last put their phone. So, I've found myself lately using the Garmin only at night and reverting back to my Apple Watch during the day, mainly due to the reasons stated above - texting, call answering, and phone finder. Besides those three missing features, I like the Garmin and would recommend it, and would purchase again in the future.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great upgrade
on July 30, 2025
Posted by: Racewalker
I had a Vivoactive 4s and it died, so I chose the Venu 3s as a replacement. It is similar but has more features and a more clear and colorful display. I’m very happy with it so far.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Not happy
on July 31, 2025
Posted by: Jamiegw39475
My venu 3 keeps disconnecting from my phone. I can stand on 3 feet away and it will disconnect. My wife does not have this problem
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, July 31, 2025
I'm sorry to hear you have been seeing issue with Bluetooth connectivity with the Venu 3. I've linked some troubleshooting in the link below.
http://ms.spr.ly/6420sJanI
If that doesn't work our product support team is available Monday through Friday 7a-7p CST at 800-800-1020.
-Garmin
http://ms.spr.ly/6420sJanI
If that doesn't work our product support team is available Monday through Friday 7a-7p CST at 800-800-1020.
-Garmin
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch!
on July 31, 2025
Posted by: Jayq25t
I’ve had this watch for almost a month and I love it!
I made the switch from an Apple Watch and I’m loving the features and the look of this watch.
I made the switch from an Apple Watch and I’m loving the features and the look of this watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Keeps me on track …
on August 2, 2025
Posted by: Piker
Great watch.. band is soft and the dial has many features …
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.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
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
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
