Is the Garmin Venu 3 worth it?

If you want a smartwatch with advanced health tracking, long battery life, and call features, the Venu 3 is a strong choice. It costs more than basic trackers but offers more comprehensive features.

How does the Venu 3 compare to the Venu 2?

The Venu 3 adds a larger display, built-in speaker and microphone for calls, wheelchair mode, and improved sleep tracking. Battery life is similar.

Can I make calls on the Garmin Venu 3?

Yes, when paired with your smartphone, you can make and take calls directly from the watch using the built-in speaker and microphone.

What is included in the box?

The box includes the Venu 3 smartwatch, a charging/data cable, and documentation.

Does the Venu 3 support music storage?

Yes, it has music storage so you can download playlists from supported services and listen via Bluetooth headphones.

Is the Venu 3 compatible with iPhone and Android?

Yes, it works with both iPhone and Android smartphones via the Garmin Connect app.

Where is the Garmin Venu 3 Fitness GPS Smartwatch cheapest?

At Walmart, for $259.99, 42% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Garmin Venu 3 Fitness GPS Smartwatch?

10 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Best Buy, Dell Home & Home Office, Dick's Sporting Goods, Kohl's.

Garmin Venu 3 Fitness GPS Smartwatch

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What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners generally praise the Venu 3 for its bright display, long battery life, and comprehensive health tracking. Some criticize the high price and the complexity of the interface, but many find it a solid upgrade for fitness-focused users.

What people mention

Battery lifePraisedReviewers consistently praise the long battery life, lasting up to 14 days on a single charge.
DisplayPraisedThe bright AMOLED display is often highlighted as vibrant and easy to read outdoors.
Health trackingPraisedUsers appreciate the detailed health metrics like Body Battery and sleep coaching.
PriceCriticisedSome reviewers find the watch expensive compared to other fitness trackers.
InterfaceMixedWhile some find the interface intuitive, others say it's complex and takes time to learn.
App ecosystemCriticisedA few users mention that the selection of third-party apps is limited compared to some competitors.

About the Garmin Venu 3 Fitness GPS Smartwatch

The Garmin Venu 3 is a GPS smartwatch with a bright, colorful display and up to 14 days of battery life. It tracks health and fitness data, including heart rate, stress, sleep, and energy levels. Heart rate is sampled constantly, day and night.

Body Battery energy monitoring shows energy levels based on sleep, naps, stress, workouts, and more. Sleep coaching gives a sleep score, tracks sleep stages and naps, and reports metrics such as HRV status. A morning report summarizes sleep, recovery, the daily calendar, and HRV status, and it can be customized. Workout benefit and recovery time show how each workout affects the body and how long to recover. Stress tracking, menstrual cycle and pregnancy tracking, and a health snapshot are also included. HRV and other health data are close estimations.

The watch has more than 30 built-in GPS and indoor sports apps, including walking, running, cycling, pool swimming, and activities for wheelchair users. It also offers animated workouts and advanced training features. A built-in speaker and microphone let you make and take calls when it is paired with a compatible smartphone. You can reply to texts using your phone's voice assistant. It also supports music storage and Garmin Pay contactless payments.

Color

Black

Battery life

Up to 14 days

Display

Bright, colorful

Sports apps

More than 30 built-in GPS and indoor apps

Calls

Built-in speaker and microphone; requires a paired smartphone

Payments

Garmin Pay, in supported countries and payment networks