Name: Venu
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 506346
Rating: 3.7 (100 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

The display is crisp
clear and highly customisable
is bright enough to look clear on super-sunny days

too high or too low
means not using GPS to track workouts
Interactions with the phone assistant are a little underwhelming

Screen resolution: 390, 390 px
Touchscreen: yes
Display type: AMOLED
Heart rate monitor: Built-in
Bluetooth: yes
Gps: yes

Garmin Venu - Pros & Cons

The display is crisp
clear and highly customisable
is bright enough to look clear on super-sunny days
Garmin Venu 2 Plus has decent music support too
Its resting heart rate figures are solid too
ultimate comfort and the accuracy that it offers
Garmin watch works perfectly on its own
clear
customisable
and insightful
Sharp
bright and vivid
Sharp
bright and vibrant
great design
fitness tracking and smarts
decent battery life and a full compliment of fitness features
Clever Training is of course preferred here
Everything else works great though
Sharp and vibrant
Screen is great
good Custom face which works nicely with Always on
sleep tracking has been pretty good for me
accurate location-tracking and excellent coverage
slim
lightweight
and comfortable
The screen is easy to see in bright outdoor situations
the process is straightforward
Venu s fitness tracking capabilities are perfect
Garmin Venu Sq is decent for a fitness tracker
watch itself is understated and attractive
workouts are easy to follow
The quality of the AMOLED panel is great
It s sharp and clear
Changing straps is quick and easy
Venu offers a good run tracking experience
Venu is a good-looking watch
the screen is clear and easy to read when
Garmin s is simple and intuitive
higher quality animations and better quality watch
these are pretty darn good
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
It works well across both normal daily routines as well as things like sleep
hear that the screen is much more readable
it works just fine
GPS signal picked up seamlessly and was accurate too
the watch has always-on display mode
the OS is stable and responsive
The tracking is pretty accurate and responsive
slim
light and comfortable to wear
very logical and fast to navigate
OLED screen
sleeker design and improved interface
excellent monitoring options and accuracy
data screens displayed during a workout are super clear and simple to navigate
brilliant and vibrant display
Venu is certainly comfortable to wear and workout in
silicone strap is exceptionally comfortable
Venu are detailed
easy to use and reliable
Comfort score View more details
more responsive and regarded as stable than the Fitbit OS
Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
Venu Sq s LCD display is quite clear and adequate
Garmin excelled as a running companion
easy-to-use controls
fast-connecting and accurate GPS
fitness tracking features available are versatile and are complemented by a nice crisp display
The watch itself makes a very solid impression
data transfer between the Garmin Connect App and MFP works perfectly
sleek black appearance and smart features
Distance tracking was accurate
Spotify app to work quite well
capturing a GPS signal for extended walking workouts was always speedy
balances smart features and fitness tracking

too high or too low
means not using GPS to track workouts
Interactions with the phone assistant are a little underwhelming
Ã¢ÂÂfloors climbedÃ¢ÂÂ data to be way off
GPS doesn t even drain the battery a lot
there is no Gorilla Glass protection
water and then I just went to get one in a nearby shop
the price is crazy
radio announcer and DJ
lacks the broader smart capabilities of the Venu 2 Plus
pages the touch screen tends to take over
no built-in battery saver mode
pretty limited and a touchscreen that can sometimes feel fiddly
lack of an AMOLED display
drain is pretty predictable throughout the day and during an exercise
Lily's Pulse Ox readings a little erratic and low
there is no other guidance or feedback
support Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant
the watch s rep tracking to fluctuate wildly
high-stress alert would always pop up about half-way through a
my body battery had barely increased
feature doesn t quite stick the landing
it s essentially useless
Feel terrible for players who lived in those worlds
big
bulky
and ugly
lack of my favorite workouts would be a deal-breaker
it s not likely to solve the problems with Windows on Arm
GPS locked onto a signal within 5 to 10 seconds of being outdoors
Garmin Venu Sq is sleep tracking
the measurement is extremely sensitive and prone to movement artifacts
the sleep tracking accuracy is pretty bad
Garmin Venu Sq does not allow you to filter notifications on the watch
poor screen
track recovery
there is no gold standard reference device for respiratory rate
the watch dramatically misses the wow factor
can t filter the notifications you get on the watch
Yadav The watch has no in-built mic or speakers
the original Venu can frequently be found on sale
the button layout is a little underutilized
some users claim GPS and sleep tracking is now unreliable
There s still no voice assistant baked into the Venu
Garmin did a little more to show off the AMOLED panel
Most settings and apps are too arduous to access quickly during a workout
thin and weak vibration motor
Fiddly display
opaque user interface
lack of anti-aliasing on fonts
The Connect App is not as clean as the Fitbit s app
you miss out on two days of battery life
you cannot control the notifications as they mirror any notification that appears on the smartphone screen
non-touch display undoubtedly looks worse
beautiful AMOLED screen capable of proper animations
turns the screen off entirely for a set period
expensive
limited smart functions
Venu 2 is not as smart as the best smartwatches
The only thing missing is an ECG
lacks outdoor race track and triathlon modes
didn't show the distance or recognize that I was pedaling
a grooved stainless steel band around the bezel
bright and colourful display means
Does not contribute to the overall score
Models without screens convey all information on the accompanying app
there is no voice assistant feature in the Venu Sq
Garmin watch will not provide visual cues on the screen
Garmin Connect app falls short in providing you tips on how to improve sleep quality
Venu Sq does not provide personalized feedback on your form or deliver audio cues
Venu Sq is not for you as it has no gyroscope or altimeter
some are not optimized well and tend to drain the battery
Venu does not support navigation through predefined routes - a watch
Wi-Fi connection is to download music to store directly in the watch storage
per-app control when connected to an iPhone
only compatible with iPhones
There is only direct communication with Microsoft Office 365
does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users
Garmin Venu does not support the Running Dynamics functions
Garmin itself does not offer any possibilities to record your nutritional intake
the on-screen muscle maps
fit
lack of LTE connectivity could also deter some buyers the Apple Watch Series
only available in a single 43mm dial size
The learning curve is slightly steep compared to an Apple Watch
iPhone certain features are not available
slight drawback to wearing the device while sleeping
overwhelming the screen or complicating interactions
the Connect app and Connect IQ app was a bit clunky

Garmin Venu - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	5 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	46.3 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

Garmin - Video Reviews (9)

Garmin Venu SQ GPS Smartwatch In-Depth Review // Running, Weight Training, Cycling, and more!

Garmin Venu - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	390 x 390 px
Touchscreen	yes
Display type	AMOLED

Colour of product	Black Black,Gold Blue Rose Gold
Band material	Silicone
Protection features	Waterproof
Waterproof depth	5

Bluetooth	yes
GLONASS	yes
GPS	yes

Width	1.7 in
Depth	1.7 in
Weight	1.63 oz

Heart Rate Monitor	Built-in
Distance meter	yes
Calorie counter	yes
Alarm	yes
Compass	yes
Stopwatch	yes
Temperature sensor	yes
Timer	yes

Battery type	Built-in
Battery life (standby mode)	5.0 day

Garmin Venu - Q&A (16)

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kieth
over 2 years ago
Can I wear my Garmin Venu in the shower?
season
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Venu is water resistant to 50m. It's good for the pool and shower.
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rudolph
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Venu have wireless charging?
garrett_nicolas
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Venu supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi.
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edward.champlin
about 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Venu have maps?
gil_auer
about 2 years ago
No, There's no map functionality on the Garmin Venu watch.
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leota
over 2 years ago
Does Garmin Venu receive text messages?
reed
about 2 years ago
Yes, If Garmin Venu is paired with a smartphone, text messages can be viewed directly on your device.
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misti
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Venu track sleep?
glady.bechtelar
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Venu automatically detects your sleep and movement during the normal sleep hours.
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hyacinth_reilly
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Venu have pulse ox?
chelsey
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Venu has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the saturation of oxygen in blood.
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hank
over 2 years ago
Can you take calls with Garmin Venu?
elidia_wisoky
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can answer phone calls using the Garmin Venu.
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floyd_quitzon
about 2 years ago
Can I play music on The Garmin Venu?
mia
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can download music to the Garmin Venu, so you can listen to music.
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sharie
about 2 years ago
Is the Garmin Venu good?
dylan
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Venu is one of the best all-round fitness trackers.
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frederick
about 2 years ago
Can I use my Garmin Venu in saltwater?
harley.stamm
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can use Garmin Venu in salt water. Just clean the watch after with fresh water.
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glady.bechtelar
over 2 years ago
Is a Garmin Venu compatible with an iPhone?
linnie
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Venu compatible with both iOS and Android.
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edison
about 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Venu waterproof?
karina
about 2 years ago
Yes, Garmin Venu watch is water-rated to 5 ATM and it perfect for a swim.
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alla.legros
over 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Venu touchscreen?
kenton
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Garmin Venu comes with 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen.
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coy
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Venu have GPS?
denver
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Venu uses upgraded GPS and heart rate sensors.
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brendon.ohara
over 2 years ago
Do Garmin Venu work with iPhone 6?
dewitt.tillman
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Venu watches do sync with iPhone 6.
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floyd_quitzon
about 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Venu have an altimeter?
perry
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Venu integrates a barometric altimeter to deliver specific data for the specific sports.
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Garmin Venu Garmin - Editorial Reviews (15)

4.1

Based on 15 reviews

Garmin Venu Garmin Venu 2 review: A top smartwatch for fitness tracking

CNET

Published: 01.11.2021

Garmin Venu 2 review: A top smartwatch for fitness tracking

4.1

The second-gen Venu adds new health and fitness options, plus long battery life compared to some of the competition.

Published: 06.05.2021

Garmin Venu review

4.0

Garmin Venu review: as the first AMOLED device in the Garmin wearable lineup, is this the firm’s answer to the Apple Watch?

Garmin Venu Venu 2 review: can Garmin make a good smartwatch?

the Guardian

Published: 05.07.2021

Venu 2 review: can Garmin make a good smartwatch?

Fitness firm’s new Apple Watch-rival looks the part and tracks loads of data but lacks some real smarts

Garmin Venu Garmin Venu review: A real smartwatch for those serious about sport

Wareable

Published: 08.11.2019

Garmin Venu review: A real smartwatch for those serious about sport

4.0

We put the Garmin Venu smartwatch through its paces to find out if it strikes the balance between sports tracking prowess and smart watch features

Garmin Venu Garmin Venu GPS Smartwatch In-Depth Review

DC Rainmaker

Published: 06.12.2019

Garmin Venu GPS Smartwatch In-Depth Review

It’s been a bit over three months since the Garmin Venu came out, and since even before the announcement day it’s been on my left wrist – day in and day out. It’s definitely been one heck of a long

Trusted Reviews

Published: 05.11.2019

Garmin Venu

4.0

Part of Garmin's 2019 line-up, the Venu is designed to attract fashionistas and fitness buffs alike, but does it succeed in its endeavour?

Garmin Venu Garmin Venu 2 Plus review: More tempting (and expensive) than ever

Android Central

Published: 14.06.2022

Garmin Venu 2 Plus review: More tempting (and expensive) than ever

4.0

Garmin displays tend to be readable, but dim and non-touch. Is a bright touchscreen, mic, and speaker worth the extra cost?

PCMAG

Published: 22.04.2021

Garmin Venu 2 Review

4.0

The attractive Garmin Venu 2 smartwatch offers a large collection of advanced health and fitness features, plus useful lifestyle tools including mobile payments, onboard music storage, and Bluetooth headphone support.

Garmin Venu Garmin Venu Sq review: A functional fitness tracker without all the bells and whistles- Technology News, Firstpost

Tech2

Published: 16.06.2021

Garmin Venu Sq review: A functional fitness tracker without all the bells and whistles- Technology News, Firstpost

Garmin Venu Sq is loaded with everything you would need to track your health and fitness but it misses the 'wow' factor.

Garmin Venu Garmin Venu 2 review: sports and style

The Verge

Published: 09.06.2021

Garmin Venu 2 review: sports and style

3.8

Over a week of battery life and 30-plus workout types.

TechRadar

Published: 29.04.2021

Garmin Venu review

4.0

Garmin gets smart with its first AMOLED sports watch

Garmin Venu Garmin Venu review: Garmin goes OLED

Android Authority

Published: 29.06.2022

Garmin Venu review: Garmin goes OLED

In our Garmin Venu review, you'll find out why this is the opposite of the Galaxy Watch Active 2. Read on for more details!

Tom's Guide

Published: 20.08.2020

Garmin Venu review

4.0

A good fitness tracker and smartwatch thanks to tons of helpful health features

Lifewire

Published: 01.05.2020

Garmin Venu Review

4.7

We tested the Garmin Venu for 56 hours to track its capability as an everyday wellness accessory. It’s lightweight, smart, and customizable for daily use.

Garmin Venu Venu 2 Plus review: Garmin moves closer to a true smartwatch

ZDNet

Published: 03.02.2022

Venu 2 Plus review: Garmin moves closer to a true smartwatch

4.7

I've never considered Garmin's GPS sports watches as smartwatches, but with the addition of phone call support and hands-free voice assistants the Venu 2 Plus could be considered a smartwatch. These new features and the capability of the Garmin ecosystem make the Venu 2 Plus an extremely compelling wearable to kick off 2022.