Venu 3
GarminReleased Aug 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Sep 10, 2026
Smartwatch with long battery life, on-device calling, and accurate health and sleep tracking. The Garmin Venu 3 scores 81/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the smartwatches category. Coverage includes reviews from PCMag, Femmecyclist, Bandletic, and TechGearLab.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 74 (DC Rainmaker) to 90 (PCMag).
Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Long battery life(5)
- On-device calling(2)
- Accurate heart rate(2)
- Accurate sleep tracking(2)
- Strong health tracking(2)
Cons
- High price(3)
- Limited third-party apps(2)
6 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Garmin Venu 3 is a stylish and highly capable fitness smartwatch that excels in battery longevity and health monitoring, though it is held back by a limited app ecosystem and a premium price.
Publisher score: 4.0
AI summary of this review
The Garmin Venu 3S is a highly recommended fitness watch that prioritizes health metrics and battery longevity over smartphone-like connectivity.
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AI summary of this review
The Garmin Venu 3 is a highly recommended, well-balanced smartwatch that excels in health monitoring and battery endurance, despite some limitations in its app ecosystem and material premiumness.
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AI summary of this review
The Garmin Venu 3 is a highly versatile hybrid smartwatch and fitness tracker that excels in accuracy and usability, though it is expensive and has some shortcomings in auto-detection.
Publisher score: 79
AI summary of this review
The Garmin Venu 3 is a highly accurate and feature-rich smartwatch that excels in health tracking and daily usability, though it lacks some of the deep athletic analytics found in Garmin's dedicated s...
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AI summary of this review
The Garmin Venu 3 is a high-quality, all-around smartwatch with great health metrics and battery life, though its high price and basic fitness analysis make it less appealing than other Garmin models ...
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