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
Maybe it will grow on me
on September 30, 2025
Posted by: horseless
I am gradually getting the hang of this watch. I'm disappointed because despite including "platform tennis" and "archery", there is no horse riding on this. (which was explicity why I bought it. I must have read wrong, but I'm not an idiot. I think the specs are presented in a confusing manner.) I would also appreciate a "search" button on the app, because it's hard to find something that may have popped up as an FYI earlier. i.e. it's not really intuitive.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 3, 2025
Hi there, I would recommend checking out our connect IQ store as it is able to add additional features on the watch that may have not been there natively. Here is a link to the Connect IQ store: http://ms.spr.ly/6424sx6qw
I would also recommend filling out an ideas form so we are able to submit that idea over to our development team: Garmin.com/ideas
I would also recommend filling out an ideas form so we are able to submit that idea over to our development team: Garmin.com/ideas
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
More than i asked for
on September 30, 2025
Posted by: Mont
So happy with the purchase. It has way more features than i ever expected.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great
on October 1, 2025
Posted by: My watch
I bought this less than a month ago and it does great it allows me to have the seconds on the watch and sleep tracking without having to pay for it
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Almost perfect
on October 7, 2025
Posted by: Div Cork
I bought the Venu3 to replace my wonderful, but scratched up Vivoactive4. I love the bright colorful screen (Crystal Reborn), the better sleep insights and the addition of HRV and Recovery information. But I hate being restricted to a black background when I go cycling (MTB mostly). I think I understand it’s due to the nature of the higher quality screen vs battery drain, but I would be fine with battery drain as I seldom ride more than 2 hours. In the bright Texas sun, wearing sunglasses, I simply cannot take in the information I want with a glance…. And I really prefer to be minimalist and have avoided a cycling computer. My best solution seems to be to switch to my Vivoactive when I ride, which is hugely disappointing.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on October 8, 2025
Posted by: Madeline R
When I first started using the Venu 3S, I found it a bit overwhelming trying to navigate all the different features. But after about a week, I really started to love it. The Venu 3S is excellent for tracking a wide range of fitness goals, whether you're walking, running, swimming, or doing something else active. It also provides insightful sleep scores to help you understand your rest better.
One of my favorite things about this watch is that it’s not bulky like many other smartwatches. It's lightweight and comfortable. I think it’s a great option for beginners who want something compact but still packed with powerful features.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
on October 12, 2025
Posted by: Tiffany V
The build quality of the watch itself is nice. I also like the interface of the watch and find the Garmin app easy to understand and use. I usually use Strava to track my activities, and it was easy to link that app with my Garmin watch. Unfortunately, I scratched the watch a lot while rock climbing outside in a "chimney-style" climb, but I've had the watch for over a year and a half since that incident, and it still works perfectly fine. There are only visible, deep scratches, but the watch doesn't glitch or do anything weird.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Love my Garmin Venu 3S
on October 13, 2025
Posted by: Djcrn
I was hesitant to stop using my Apple smart watch, but needed a little more. Now, I’m so glad I did!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Sleek, simple, and reliable
on October 20, 2025
Posted by: Harper
I absolutely love this watch. It's simple, sleek, and incredibly comfortable to wear — exactly what I was looking for. I wore it during my first half marathon, and it performed perfectly. Lightweight yet durable, it didn’t get in the way at all, and the minimalist design looks great both during a workout and day-to-day wear. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, stylish timepiece that just works.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin