Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Venu 4 GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.5
(244 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 244 reviews
5 Stars
180
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
11
1 Star
5
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Venu 4 GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate - (2025)
Customer Rating
2
Heart rate monitor doesn't work...
on January 19, 2026
Posted by: Jesskat
Like the title says, the heart rate monitor is incredibly inaccurate. For example, my peak heart rate during a 45 minute HIIT class will generally show to be less than 110. This tracker also has so many features it's hard to get it set up the way you want. Been wearing it for about a month and have yet to figure it out. Also the intensity minutes tracker is totally pointless since my heart rate tracker is inaccurate. I miss my old fitness tracker. Wish I hadn't spent so much on this thing!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Almost perfect
on January 18, 2026
Posted by: Jerbear8715
The Venu 4 does so many things but could use a few refinements. Full Maps at this price point would be nice and the ECG function is entertaining more than useful. Afib is the only thing it checks for, I have a Ventricular arrhythmia I was hoping I could monitor with this. It is visible on the ECG report but Garmin says it is a “normal sinus rhythm” when it clearly is not.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Upgrade in features & style
on January 17, 2026
Posted by: Carol V
I got this as an upgrade to my fenix 6. The color on the screen is way better and the touchscreen and morning/evening reports are the features I didn't know I was missing before. The battery power is great. It probably will be less than my fenix for super long races but with a portable charger it would be fine. What would be perfect is if Garmin could change the charger to USB-C for better/easier charging on the go without the cable getting easily disconnected
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Upgrade!
on January 16, 2026
Posted by: LenVite
A was gifted this watch for Christmas after dropping a few hints. My Venu 2 was beat up and needed replacing. The Venu 4 has more functionality. I measured cardio against a high end home rower and it was spot on. The stroke rate reading was very close. This watch has more features and is very customizable. Very happy with it!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great upgrade from Venu 1
on January 16, 2026
Posted by: emmiegotthis
The watch has a lot of great upgrades from the Venu 4. Rating it 4 stars because I lost the ability to reply back to text messages with simple premade text responses. I have an iPhone. The Bluetooth also disconnects from my phone when it’s in the other side of the house, I never had that issue with the Venu 1.
I shouldn’t have to miss out on a few features just because something is an upgrade.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Tool
on January 10, 2026
Posted by: Big Steve g
I have been using my Garmin Venu 4 for the past 4 weeks. I love it. The battery life, the sharpe screen and the ease of use make this my best fitness tool ever.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
mostly perfect upgrade from venu 2
on January 9, 2026
Posted by: sdenaro
This is my 5th Garmin, moving from Vivoactive HR, Vivoactive 3 & 4 and the Venu 2.
The Venu 4 has the best display, better battery life and the most new features. The flashlight is very handy. The morning and evening report are great for personal accountability. The new timer app is a huge improvement, it saves common timers.
Three things I miss:
1. The find my car app. I used this fairly often when parking in large parking lots
2. The swipe to Garmin pay. Having to enable pay via the buttons makes it less useful than my phone
3. Setting alarms from my phone app. You have to set alarms via the watch.
2. The swipe to Garmin pay. Having to enable pay via the buttons makes it less useful than my phone
3. Setting alarms from my phone app. You have to set alarms via the watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features.
on January 9, 2026
Posted by: Fit Dad
I bought this a month ago to better track my fitness journey, honestly looking for a device that provided the basics. Wow…blown away at all the features that are available and started to use more and more of these! Really pleased with the purchase, worth every penny!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin