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
4
Beautiful, but a bit large
on June 1, 2026
Posted by: Meghan
It's a little on the large side for my small, women's wrist, but I love it. It's easy to use, the display is customizable, and it's easy to edit which data to display. The band is also comfortable. The silicone always ends up irritating my skin.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best mix of sport and "smart" watch.
on June 1, 2026
Posted by: mrhaw
I have used this watch for more than a week now and I'm very pleased. I love the focus modes, the smart watch features - answering a call, WhatsApp etc. The flash light is great. My previous watch was a Fenix 7, before that I was on a Samsung watch. The Venu is the perfect mix of sport and "smart" mixing. Fenix is better suited for ultra-marathons but the Venu X1 have plenty of battery to navigate me on long runs and day trips. I love how fast it charges. 😍
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
THE FINAL VERDICT
on May 30, 2026
Posted by: dreday1067
If you want a watch that looks great, feels incredibly comfortable, and delivers serious fitness and wellness tracking without sacrificing battery life, the Garmin Venu X1 is an outstanding choice. � It’s ideal for people who care about training, recovery, and meaningful health data, but still want something refined enough to wear every day at work or out on the town. � I absolutely love this watch, and it’s one of those rare devices that genuinely makes daily life a little easier, healthier, and more enjoyable.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great features bad battery life
on May 24, 2026
Posted by: Keith51
I bought the watch a year ago and I like the watch but the battery does not last long during a longer run.If the battery lasted longer I would give it a five star rating.For the price the battery should last longer.Also,I bought the Fenix 8 51mm and so far I like it.No problems with battery life just have to deal with the weight of the watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch for older eyes!
on May 22, 2026
Posted by: Spicegirl
Really loving that I can choose the font size. I can finally read the texts and notifications with ease.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Great Screen but GPS issue
on May 22, 2026
Posted by: RB IM
Unfotunately on my third watch, GPS loss is an issue with this model with no resolution to date. Once GPS connection is lost during an activity, it will never come back. Ive spent hours with Garmin Support (they've been great, (5 Stars), but no resolution to date. They have my prior two watches, I hope they can dig deeper and find the cause and resolution via an update. I really like the watch, the screen is 10/10. Battery life has been no problem, Ive done full Ironman distance with life to spare.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great overall
on May 19, 2026
Posted by: TeaSki
Im really enjoying this watch and all its features. Battery life is great. Comfortable, customisable, and stylish.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch!
on May 13, 2026
Posted by: Mdaz
I’ve had the beautiful Venu X1 for several weeks now. This is the most comfortable watch, it’s so light and does not bother me during the day or while I sleep. The display is gorgeous and there have been no problems with battery life - have it set to gesture. It tracks my workouts well. The flashlight and speaker are a real plus. Love it!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin