GarminGarmin Venu 3S Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel 1.2-Inch AMOLED Touchscreen Display Smart Watch with 41mm French Gray Case and Silicone Band

The media could not be loaded. Let me preface this by saying I chose this one after buying, trying, and then returning the Apple Watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch, FitBit, and a couple of other lesser-known brands. I actually went with a Garmin Venu Sq. 2 first and I loved it, at which point I bought this one due to the beautiful, large AMOLED screen and because it runs on the sand base software. That’s a GOOD thing, so let me elaborate.This is by far the most accurate watch for counting the total calories burned. The Apple Watch simply did not let me view the TOTAL calories burned, as it would show your estimated basal metabolic rate and then stack the active expenditure in a separate category, so you’d have to go back and forth to view each one and then add it up. The Galaxy watch suffered a similar problem, but it was not that accurate at measuring steps, which would directly affect the caloric expenditure. The FitBit was just WILDLY inaccurate and once told me I burned 5000+ calories in a day because I had a panic episode after something bad happened in my personal life, and so that night it registered me as having burned thousands of calories just laying in bed.The Garmin, however, did everything right (accurate steps that match the ones my iPhone said to within 5%, heart rate matched a professional blood pressure cuff, and the calorie counter tracked my weight loss exactly). It is extremely useful when counting calories where a slim margin is needed, such as aiming to lose 750 calories a day to lose 1.5 lbs/week. It it’s off by just 100 or 200, that’s already a half pound off, or 26 pounds a year.It is extremely important to me that it gets it right. It also has a ton of features, but I don’t use them honestly. It’s very easy to connect and set up, too. The price is subjectively fair but objectively it is quite high. Regardless, I am very pleased with it. The battery life is EXCELLENT if you turn Bluetooth and WiFi off, too. 5/5 all around!

For my wife! From the sleek, stylish design to the incredible functionality, this smartwatch ticks every box for fitness tracking and everyday use. The display is vibrant and easy to read, even in direct sunlight, which is a huge plus for me.Fitness tracking is spot-on — whether I’m running, biking, or swimming, the watch delivers accurate data and seamless GPS tracking. The heart rate monitor is super precise, and I love how it automatically tracks my workouts without me having to press a button. The built-in maps and route navigation are fantastic for outdoor activities, too!The health monitoring features are a game-changer. The body battery feature is my favorite, helping me understand my energy levels throughout the day, and the sleep and stress tracking are invaluable for overall well-being. It’s like having a personal coach and wellness tracker right on my wrist.The battery life is amazing—I can go days without needing a charge, even with heavy use. It’s lightweight and comfortable to wear all day, making it perfect for both workouts and daily wear. Plus, it looks stylish enough to pair with any outfit.In summary, the Garmin Venu 3S is an all-around winner! If you want a fitness watch that combines accuracy, style, and amazing health features, look no further. Highly recommend!

The Garmin Venu 3 is an awesome watch for fitness and everyday use. It tracks workouts, heart rate, sleep, and even helps with recovery. The screen is bright and easy to read, and the battery lasts over a week. I love that I can take calls and listen to music right from the watch. It’s a little pricey, but totally worth it if you want something reliable and full of features.

I got this watch when my Fenix 5s started giving me trouble. I couldn't stomach the price of a new Fenix, so I made the switch to this watch. I was pretty happy with it from the get go, but after I came down seriously I'll, it really showed it's worth. The data it provided (stress, sleep, pulse ox, HR) really helped me communicate with my doctor what was going on in my body. After test results showed a concern with my heart, I ran the ECG and it showed AFib, which was the confirmed by my doctor. As a 39 year old woman, I would not been checked for AFib. The watch helped me share what was going on with my health with doctors so that I could start an appropriate course of treatment. I can monitor the effectiveness of the meds right from my watch data. I've also purchased the Garmin scale (love it!) to go with it and the blood pressure cuff. (The cuff was defective. Garmin immediately processed a replacement, but it won't arrive until tomorrow, so I can't say how helpful that is yet.)This is probably more than the average person will do with this watch and certainly more than I thought I would use it for. These were extremely helpful surprises. As far as the expected functions, the battery life is great, the size and fit are comfortable, workout data is solid, sleep data decently accurate. No problems using in the shower. Notifications, texts, and calls coming in are convenient. Although I wouldn't use it for an actual phone conversation, it is helpful if I need to take a quick call and I wouldn't be able to find my phone in the bottom of my purse in time. Charges quickly. I also enjoy being able to customize my own watch faces on the Garmin IQ app so that my watch face is always something that makes me smile. It's a little thing, but nice.After about 4 months, I have no complaints and I have recommended this watch to multiple family members. I got it for $349 and I would say it was worth every penny.