Switched from a Apple Watch 8 to this Garmin Venu 3. I am really impressed with the motivation this causes. For some reason closing the rings on the Apple Watch, is not nearly as exciting as adopting challenges and trying to achieve them. The commitment on the Garmin is great. I love the data, and the coachs built into the system that give practical advice. The body battery is a great feature also. Overall, its not the easiest to setup, and the app is not as refined. But looking past those things, its a better data and motifvation machine over the apple watch. The band that came with the watch did not do well for me, and caused me issues. I replaced the band and solved that problem easily.

Bought a few weeks ago since my FR645M corners broken rendering the watch unwearable. I have to say the screen on this watch is fantastic... Other than the one minor annoyance repeats of daily goal be achieved it's need a toggle for multiple or once ;)

I bought my Garmin Venus 3 about a month ago. I am speechless on what to say. I'm still learning the options and functional buttons. Having the ability to stay active and restful with the monitoring a healthy life. Get this watch and monitor your health better with me and many more Smart Watch users.

I gave my husband an EPIX for our anniversary and he loves it. He wanted me to get a Garmin too, so I did the research and waited for the Venu3 to come out. I have read the instruction manual and this watch is a dud, at least with an iPhone. I am not getting notifications on my wrist to let me know I have a text or phone call, but I click to open the notifications app and there are 25 that include business and junk emails, and calendar items not calls or texts, which is all I want. The only notification (vibration) I do get is that I am disconnected from my phone if I walk into another room, only steps away from my phone. When golfing, the golf app shows the entire route on the road and how many mile to get to the golf course, then it shows my speed at 3-6 mph. Yeah. I’m in a golf cart! It does not sense when I have hit a shot or how far it went. This watch was a gift and I don’t want to complain, but don’t waste your money. You can download a golf app onto the Fitbit sense and get front, middle back distance and not miss out on texts or calls. I am going to try to return.

Upgraded from a Venu 2, really enjoy having a speaker, mic and the ecg app in this one, plus the battery life seems a little better too. It seems to work smoother, however I haven't been able to find out how to create a text without replying to one sent. Also love the workout benefit analysis that I've only been able to find on this and the Edge 130 plus. One other issue I have noticed is, even though it seems to be connected to my phone, I often have to find my phone again to make a call using it. Oh and I find the charging port easily disconnects from the charging cable, if I plug it in and set it down, it often disconnects a little too easily which is somewhat annoying.

I was skeptical that my Venue would replace everything that I liked about my Apple Watch. I’ve been presently surprised that there is nothing I really miss from my old watch and many things I really like about it. I really like the Battery Life!, better screen, looks, comfort (much lighter in my opinion) training and activities, challenges etc. What it doesn’t do that the apple does that I don’t miss: Apple wallet. Don’t really need to use my watch for boarding passes etc. always have my phone anyway. maps, frankly I always hated that when navigating it killed my battery life.

I find the Garmin Venue 3 watch sleep data to be all over the map. Same with another device not worn on my wrist. I know when I turn in for the night. And all too often both devices have me going to bed hours later...hours...later. Batteries are adequately charged. And both devices are snug against my skin. Also, on a daily basis, the Venu 3 reports a total daily burn of 1920± calories while the other devices reports well over 2500±. HR is accurate against the Polar chest strap. So that's good. But I have endured chronic sleep deprivation for nearly 5 years: I'm 72 years old. Since I've stopped evaluating my body on a daily basis with a plethora of data, my sleep has greatly improved. As my very wise physician/acupunturist said to me, "When you get up, just feel your body. How do you feel?" Smart watches and rings are amazing techno-creatures. But given that the modern human brain is what?...200,000 years in the making, I think it has its own ways of talking to me whenever necessary. All I have to do is be quiet and listen. So off with the watches. So away with these techno-creatures: hello body. Talk to me, please. — Doug

Awesome watch to help keep track of all your fitness, sleep, and health. I really use it to help record my progress for fitness, tennis, and golf and tracking my results. The only complaint I have is wishing the Bluetooth could connect a little farther. It seems to only go about 25ft and alerts you every time you disconnect or connect when you are at that distance. Other than that it’s a solid overall watch!

I've had multiple Garmin watches, probably 7 total, and have loved them all. I got the Venu 3 because of being able to take calls from the watch but I'm most impressed with the clarity and touch screen. I also like the slimmer look for the office over the fenix. My only complaint is the watch band is short, I'm attach it on the 3rd notch from the end. Overall, another great product!

I’ve had this about month. I’m not a big runner, but I do walk daily for at least 40 minutes at a fairly fast pace. I love how it tracks my heart rate zones, steps, sleep, vo2 max. It even tells time. Battery life is great. Only have to charge it once a week.