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
5
Love my new watch
on April 17, 2026
Posted by: Peaches13
Great decision to buy: enjoy the features and super easy to pair with my phone and Garmen Connect. Literally took less than 5 minutes.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Very precise but aimed at the young.
on April 1, 2026
Posted by: Mrs Dogg
I love my Venu 3S, but it is a bit more complex than my previous smart watches. Not that it is bad, just an increase in my learning curve. I have been using AI, in the form of Microsoft’s CoPilot, to work my way through my questions.
I am interested in improving my sleep. With my previous smart watches, I usually got a good sleep rating, but with the Garmin, I have consistently gotten a poor rating. CoPilot tells me that Garmin’s algorithm is aimed at people in their 30s. I am 78 years old, which is why I probably rate poorly.
I would like to suggest that Garmin expand its algorithm to include those of us at the older end of the age spectrum.
Mary Schaefer
I am interested in improving my sleep. With my previous smart watches, I usually got a good sleep rating, but with the Garmin, I have consistently gotten a poor rating. CoPilot tells me that Garmin’s algorithm is aimed at people in their 30s. I am 78 years old, which is why I probably rate poorly.
I would like to suggest that Garmin expand its algorithm to include those of us at the older end of the age spectrum.
Mary Schaefer
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Love it but not as advertised
on March 29, 2026
Posted by: Zaankali
I upgraded from a Venu to a Venu 3S and I’m enjoying the additional features. I am a bit disappointed that it is advertised as being able to receive text photos but that doesn’t appear to be an option with iPhone messaging. Feels a bit deceptive.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great watch
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Watchy
I absolutely love my Venus 3S. I would certainly buy another one if I had too
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love the Venu!
on March 21, 2026
Posted by: Cambam123
I’ve had the venu 3s for a few months now and absolutely love it! It was my upgrade from an older forerunner. I love the features of it and battery life. Despite it being a model that’s viewed as more lifestyle geared, I feel it works great for runners as well. It’s worked great for me with training and activity tracking.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Not happy
on March 17, 2026
Posted by: Nela
Llevo 2 semanas con este reloj.
De lo peor.
Lo que menos te da es la hora. No si activa rapido sino que tienes que hacer la ola con el brazo para que te de la hora.
Tema nado: es de lo menos intuitivo además que estando mojado, la pantalla táctil es inútil.
Ahora si, es hermoso, súper delicado…
El reloj anterior Instinct 2 s fue espectacular, lástima que los colores ahora eran solamente de masculinos…
De lo peor.
Lo que menos te da es la hora. No si activa rapido sino que tienes que hacer la ola con el brazo para que te de la hora.
Tema nado: es de lo menos intuitivo además que estando mojado, la pantalla táctil es inútil.
Ahora si, es hermoso, súper delicado…
El reloj anterior Instinct 2 s fue espectacular, lástima que los colores ahora eran solamente de masculinos…
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
In LOVE!!Left my "fruit" watch with ZERO regrets!
on March 5, 2026
Posted by: MelB12
Left my "fruit" watch for Garmin. Absolutely LOVE it!! Size, shape and functionality. It's easy to learn and use. Paired well with my iPhone, and works seamlessly with my Edge. Best of all? The battery life! 7+ days (It would easily last 10)
I truly don't see myself returning to the fruit watch.
I truly don't see myself returning to the fruit watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Some problems
on February 14, 2026
Posted by: Band gal
Bought the watch a few weeks ago. It seems to have great features but trying to set up (and keep) the watch face and other display options has been a challenge. The user manual was not much help!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin