So far, I’m enjoying my Garmin Venu. I just got it, so hopefully it’ll meet my expectations, but it looks slick and has a great app where the data is uploaded, which makes it very easy to track activity & patterns to identify habits that need to be modified for a healthy lifestyle. Hoping the battery life is decent since that’s the main reason I switched from my Apple watch…

This watch is so beautiful and I love the features it comes with, all of the activity options, its waterproof, the sleep mode, etc. BUT... I don't think this watch likes apple products that much! When I first got the watch I stopped receiving text messages which I needed because I work in EMS so can't always have my phone in my hand. When I looked online trying to figure out a solution there was not much online and all that was online I attempted to do. I finally restarted the device and started receiving my text again. I was just a bit annoyed given how much I've spent on this watch. One thing I also don't like is when I have my watch on I wish my actual phone wouldn't make noise, just my watch when receiving a text or social media notification. Like apple watch, when your phone is connected to it and when its on your wrist, the phone itself doesn't make noise, just the watch. So due to Garmin not having that feature its convenient when I get a call but my hands are busy and I cannot silence my phone... Lastly, I dislike when I'm a certain feet away from my phone, the phone disconnects to my watch. Sometimes I run into the store and leave my phone in and within feet my phone disconnects from my watch and I do not like that! Aside from those things, I love the watch when I workout and have no complaints in that aspect.

The Garmin Venu 3S is perfect for my daughter. The setup is seemless and intigrated nicely with her iPhone. Previously a fitbit wearer, she insisted on getting a Garmin that matched her mom. She likes the ease of us. The battery stays charged for about 8 or 9 days. She likes the step counter and says its comfortable. She has the 41mm which is sized great for her stature.

After having the similarly priced Forerunner 265s, I thought I was upgrading to the Venu 3s. The latter has the new gen sensor (ELEVATE 5) that tracks skin temperature and probably has better accuracy. It can also detect heart Afib and that could be a handy feature for a 60 year old person... The watch is excellent, like every Garmin. With a always-on-display turned off, it will easily give you a week of battery life (less than advertised but still way better then Apple and Samsung), it has many "smartwatch" features and I can't think of anything missing. But where it really shines is data, lots of data... From steps and recording every workout to HRV, stress, sleep phases, body battery and training readiness - it will collect as much as any other device short of Fenix or other high end Garmin watches. The data is presented in a useful way but there are huge missed opportunities. The biggest one is not providing an option to look at the big picture - present all metrics in a Monthly view instead of daily. Daily data varies a lot but the value of health tracking lays in monthly view. It provides insight into health's real trending - the reason why we wear tracking devices in the first place. A real disappointment is Garmin decision to actually remove access to watch data. As opposed to Forerunner 265s, on Venu 3s screen, one can not tap to different days in the weekly view to see the values (number) for each day. This is now exclusive to Connect app. Why?...

I recieved this as a gift from my daughter/ husband. Garmin Venu 3S is a great choice for those wanting to monitor their fitness and health. This watch is so accurate with its fitness tracking and supports such a wide range of activities. Plus, those who need motivation like me, Garmin watch rewards users with badges for hitting specific milestones. Furthermore, my favorite feature allows users to join challenges either individually or with friends. This definitely helps push me to be more active and monitor my progress. These features just make it more fun and engagaging. In addition, has smartwatch features such as notification of calls, texts, emails and app alerts, music and so much more. I just love it!

Bought 2 weeks ago. Previously had a Fenix 5S and Apple Watch. Still learning to use the features as its touch screen vs the Fenix. Would like to see the entire bezel made in the metal colour of bezel and no plastic so we can switch bands and dress it up.

I am an Apple girl, Apple everything… This watch was a gift from my son for my birthday, because my Apple Watch died. Well I love this watch and I am so in love with the features of the Venus 3. The sleep feature, the steps feature, the many different faces of the watch. I could go on and on!! Best watch EVER!!!

I have been purchasing Garmin watches for over 20 years. I wouldn't think of switching to another brand. I absolutely love the Venu 3S that I purchased last month. Health and fitness features are very important to me. This model does everything I need without being bulky.

5 stars would have been my review if it weren't for two things. 1. I really wish there are more color options for the s model. Like solid black. 2. My previous fitbit had the talk to txt option with out my phone being near me. With the price point of garmin being so much higher, and the over all technology being so much more advanced, I would think Garmin had more to offer then voice command. Voice command can not hear a single thing I say without my phone being close to me. I cant respond to a incoming txt other than T9 or pre selected one word responses. The pros definitely out weigh the cons for sure or else I would have returned it. Pros are to long to list!! This watch is a awesome device and I love it. Love that I can sync it to my peleton for heart rate. Love that it tells me an in detail chart of my sleep, plus a sleep coach to help me get better sleep. Love that it tells me about my heart and body. In detail! Also the love the accuracy of the step count. With my fitbit I could literally sit in bed and wave my arms and get steps, NOT with garmin! This watch is beyind accurate! Love it, but please GARMIN do an update with actual talk to text please when when I'm at work I can just respond into the watch without having to take my phone out of my scrubs to respond:)

Garmin claims to have an always on display but does not keep the entire clock face, the second hand on. This is very important in my work. The second hand worked on my old garmin watch. I cannot use this watch for everyday use without a second hand. For me the other features were a bonus but now they don't matter at all if I'm not wearing the watch.