Finally pulled plug when they discounted the watch. It is better than my Vivoactive that I previously owned but the battery life is not. Still can’t stop notifications, I get 300+ emails a day, and battery is lucky to last 3 days. Overall the watch is way better than the Apple Watch I used after my band failed on the Vivoactive.

I have been using my Venu 3 since January 2024. Overall, I am happy with its many features like stress, heart rate, intensity minutes, calories burned, respiration, and VO2 Max. However, I often get inconsistent values for Heart Rate and VO2 Max. Wearing the watch properly or resetting it won't help. So, I concluded that there is a design (hardware and/or software) issue.

I am glad that I ended up with this watch! I had read another review on it before it arrived and it had me concerned but once I had a chance to give it a try out myself I was pleasantly surprised to see what it would have available! I find that it is better at noticing and noting my steps and movments and it seems to be more accurate on my step counts during my workouts too. I really appreciate knowing that it will give me info that I can use to assist me on my way to being healthy! And I am so appreciative of how it was built too so that the part that is in contact with my skin has less of an area that catches the yuck that makes it easier to wash away.

I got this a couple weeks ago. Didn't need it as my old watch still worked, but my wife likes her Garmin so I started looking. Very confused in figuring out which model I wanted. I think the Venue 3 is indeed the which I was looking for. More money than I wanted to spend but very worth it. Takes time to learn navigation but not too difficult. Also paired to Garmin blood pressure monitor. That took a minute but works fantastic. Got an aftermarket band that I love and fits perfect.

I upgraded from an older generation Garmin after heart surgery. My top priority was getting the most accurate, wrist-worn heart rate readings. The Venu 3 with the Elevate 4.0 sensor matches the heart rate monitor worn during cardiac rehab within 1bpm from rest up to moderately hard exercises. Extremely happy.

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!

Every time I buy a new Garmin smart watch I’m delighted and amazed. I loved the always on color display of my Forerunner. Than it was amazed at a solar smart watch when I bought my retro cool Instinct. Now with Venu 3 I’m impressed with on board phone calls and a speaker to listen to music from my watch itself. Another amazing watch! Thank you Garmin!

Bought as an alternative to an Apple Watch and have been happy with it. I find it more intuitive and it blends in with the Garmin ecosystem well. I have an edge device for cycling and the combination is better for me than the Apple device. Battery life is excellent.

I was an Apple Watch user until my battery started to fail. When the new Apple series 10 and the top of the line Apple offered 18 hr battery life WHEN NEW, I looked for a better alternative. My Venu 3 lasts easily for 8-10 days and it gives me all the stats I want and more. So happy with my choice!

Watch have great set of features and good battery life, although companion application could be better also some features are working worse than expected which doesn’t seem to be of rocket science and already existing for years in other watches, responsiveness and built quality/materials could be better for its price.