Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Venu X1 GPS Smartwatch 51 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Moss with Titanium Caseback - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.2
(140 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 140 reviews
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
8
1 Star
8
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Venu X1 GPS Smartwatch 51 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Moss with Titanium Caseback - (2025)
Customer Rating
2
Venu 3 is better
on August 17, 2025
Posted by: Garminlover76
Used this for 2 weeks and returned it.
Overly fidgety using it daily - not too many features, but more of a functionality thing.
Best example I can give is that you can start a timer by tapping the face, but you cannot reset or stop a timer by tapping the face.
This can be applied to MANY functions with the watch.
Additionally, Spotify will not work.
Maps never loaded.
The default face shows so much data it is unreadable most of the time.
Used other faces I have for the Venu 3 and they are nice.
FaceIt does not allow scaling of data fields to increase size, but on other fields you can.
I love the size/form factor.
Display is beautiful.
I would keep the watch 100% if it weren't for the fiddly things you have to do to get "stuff" done. This is not with things like accessing activities for example, just daily driver issues.
I am sure they will smooth out the interface and menu flow with firmware updates, but for me the added functionality and form of the watch is not worth the upgrade.
I am also sure that will all the horsepower in this watch they can greatly increase personalization options like font sizing using FaceIt for example.
The jpeg I used looked amazing on the watch face and the colors are awesome.
Basically an OLED monitor on your wrist.
The Spotify and map issues were really deal breakers as well.
Overly fidgety using it daily - not too many features, but more of a functionality thing.
Best example I can give is that you can start a timer by tapping the face, but you cannot reset or stop a timer by tapping the face.
This can be applied to MANY functions with the watch.
Additionally, Spotify will not work.
Maps never loaded.
The default face shows so much data it is unreadable most of the time.
Used other faces I have for the Venu 3 and they are nice.
FaceIt does not allow scaling of data fields to increase size, but on other fields you can.
I love the size/form factor.
Display is beautiful.
I would keep the watch 100% if it weren't for the fiddly things you have to do to get "stuff" done. This is not with things like accessing activities for example, just daily driver issues.
I am sure they will smooth out the interface and menu flow with firmware updates, but for me the added functionality and form of the watch is not worth the upgrade.
I am also sure that will all the horsepower in this watch they can greatly increase personalization options like font sizing using FaceIt for example.
The jpeg I used looked amazing on the watch face and the colors are awesome.
Basically an OLED monitor on your wrist.
The Spotify and map issues were really deal breakers as well.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Nice
on August 15, 2025
Posted by: kamsah
This is a great watch with great features. This may be a bit petty, but I hate that it looks so much like an Apple watch. Also, the battery does not last. Lastly, a more friendly band exchange system would go a long way...
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Expectation vs. Reality
on August 15, 2025
Posted by: Gk93
I started my Garmin venture back with the Fenix 5, but have owned and used extensively, from the Instinct to the Garmin Fenix 7S Pro. My expectation of the X1 was; “Finally a watch that can compete with the daily integrated utility of an Apple Watch, but with the Garmin metrics, tracking, and battery life that I love so much”. At the price point of this watch I would say that I expect a fair bit more out of it. Even when comparing to the Fenix 7 I would say that the Fenix is the better watch when looking at an overall feature rich watch, but with clear expectations of what you are getting vs. what you are paying. The X1 falls short on its marketing of what it can accomplish and replace which is where I give the X1 a 3 out 5 stars. However, when grading the fit, comfort, and style I would give it a 5 out of 5 stars. I feel a bit cheated in the amount of money spent on this watch as I expected a bit more from it, where as, when you are buying a, let’s say, a Fenix you truly know what you are getting and the money makes sense. My hope is that Garmin can go back and with some additional R&D make the X1 a real shining star that stands above the rest, but again at this time I feel it is lacking a fair amount to have that title currently.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best Watch Wver!
on August 15, 2025
Posted by: Nancy Mason
This watch is a 1000 times better than the Apple or Samsung Watches would ever bee!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on August 14, 2025
Posted by: torih
I upgraded from an Apple Watch to the venu x1. I love this watch and the insights it gives me for running. I love how I don’t have to think about my workouts and it just tells me what to do.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding watch for golf and health metrics
on August 11, 2025
Posted by: Salty Golfer
Purchased this watch to replace the excellent Fenix 8 47mm amoled model. Functions are the same in a significantly lighter watch with larger screen. Fewer buttons make the Venu easier to use for me. The touchscreen is responsive and easy to read in bright sunlight. Very customizable.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
It's a nice change
on August 10, 2025
Posted by: jkilch
I've been wearing the X1 for about 3 weeks now and I'm really enjoying it. The screen is bright and easy to read even while running. The voice commend is very helpful while navigating through the functions. My last Garmin was a fenix 7S and this one feels noticeably lighter. It also doesn't get in the way while doing yoga. Every other watch caused friction while binding my hands during certain poses. Not this watch. The X1 is awesome!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Fenix 8 on a lighter package with bigger screen
on August 10, 2025
Posted by: Javier59
Excellent watch very comfortable to wear to sleep . When im not out on the trails this is the perfect companion for day today
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin