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
3
Love everything but the battery life
on January 8, 2026
Posted by: Bingo12345
I love the look and features of this watch, but the battery life is terrible compared to my other garmins. I’ve done everything that garmin has suggested to help the battery life. Also, the speaker is not loud at all and only audible for 1-2 people.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Good but miss the look/ease of Apple
on January 8, 2026
Posted by: JillRDH
I got this for Christmas and I’ve had a broken foot so I haven’t been able to get the training stuff to it’s full potential but besides the better battery life I miss the other features and the look/ease of the Apple Watch. I also wish there were more watch band options. It’s good for what it’s designed to do but if Apple fixed battery life I’d switch back. Nothing is wrong with it. Maybe I just can’t do change.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
The best watch
on January 8, 2026
Posted by: Maggie61
I’ve been wanting this watch ever since it came out and it’s amazing! I got it for Christmas and I’m still learning the things it can do for me. It’s cute and still sporty at the same time so you can wear it with anything. I love that you can have a garmin coach for workouts and I love the challenges, this watch helps keep me motivated to do better! The only thing is I wish there were more options for watch bands.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
5 stars
on January 7, 2026
Posted by: KSU83
Awesome features and ease of use, touch screen works wonderful.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Easy to use. Love the look and features
on January 7, 2026
Posted by: Ilo64
I purchased this a month ago to replace a venue 2+ that I had for less than two years that died. So far, I am loving the new features. I just wish they had a better warranty. I was apprehensive on purchasing another gamin as I have had multiples in the past including the fenix 6,7 and eight, which all seem to last only about two years, I’m hoping this one has a longer lifespan. I will no longer wear it in the shower. Or swimming for that matter, hoping that prolongs its life. I do not however take this on hikes as I use my fenix for that and by not wearing that as a daily watch, I’m hoping that it lasts longer, especially considering the large price tag. I would love to give it a five star only holding out due to the anticipated life span.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
A nice upgrade for my training
on January 3, 2026
Posted by: Old guy 1892
I bought this mostly to track my sleep and heart rate.
It does so much more. I have it linked to my calorie counter and track my exercise routines including hiking, snowshoeing, weight lifting and just walking.
It's an amazing tool that helps me stay on track.
It does so much more. I have it linked to my calorie counter and track my exercise routines including hiking, snowshoeing, weight lifting and just walking.
It's an amazing tool that helps me stay on track.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great for hikers!
on January 2, 2026
Posted by: Hikergal1
I bought my watch about two weeks ago. I’ve worn a different smart watch for 17 years. I am very pleased with the more precise GPS and altimeter on this watch. The reports it gives me for my hiking are very robust including mapping. I’m glad I bought this watch and I would recommend it to any hiker looking for better data and a long lasting battery.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love it so far
on December 30, 2025
Posted by: Kristina78
Had the Venu 4 for a few weeks and I’ve loved it! I love the training plans and the insights to my body metrics during sleep, workouts, and life in general. No complaints!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin