Garmin Venu review: specs and price
Garmin is well-known for its rugged GPS smartwatches and while the Garmin Venu definitely doesn’t fall short in terms of rugged durability, its design has been fully optimized to provide more comfort for the wearer.
Even when compared to similar luxury smartwatches from Garmin, you’ll note that the Garmin Venu earns top marks for its narrower band, thinner display, and lighter weight. It weighs only 46.3 g, making it one of the lightest and narrowest smartwatches that Garmin has produced.
At its core, the Garmin Venu is a fitness smartwatch that’s built for an active lifestyle. The stunning display makes it appear as if it’s a timeless, classic watch while fitness features, including animated, on-screen workouts, and built-in sports apps, ensure that it’s designed with the active user in mind.
Garmin Venu
Why is Garmin Venu better than the average?
- Resolution?
390 x 390 pxvs127.51KP - Waterproof depth rating?
50 mvs45.53 m - Pixel density?
460 ppivs319.71 ppi - Charge time?
1 hoursvs1.89 hours - Maximum operating temperature?
60 °Cvs48.53 °C
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Price comparison
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
8.0/10
1 votes
Design
9.0/10
1 votes
App
7.0/10
1 votes
Performance
10.0/10
1 votes
Fitness features
10.0/10
1 votes
Design
screen size
1.2"
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
The type of technology used in the display.
is dustproof and water-resistant
✔Garmin Venu
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
ATM rating
5 ATM
The ATM rating indicates how much water pressure a device can withstand. 3 ATM is one of the lowest ratings and means that the device can only withstand splashes of water, whereas 20 ATM is one of the highest ratings and means that the device can be used for snorkeling and water sports.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
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The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
has branded damage-resistant glass
✔Garmin Venu
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.
pixel density
460 ppi
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
sweat resistance
✔Garmin Venu
Resistance to sweat makes it ideal for use while doing sports.
Sensors
Monitors blood oxygenation levels
✔Garmin Venu
Your blood oxygen level is a measurement how much oxygen is reaching your muscles. It is important because low levels mean that you will become easily fatigued during exercise. The more exercise you do, the better your blood oxygen levels will become.
Has a heart rate monitor
✔Garmin Venu
A heart rate monitor can help show your fitness levels, enabling you to calculate a suitable intensity of exercise.
has GPS
✔Garmin Venu
GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.
has an accelerometer
✔Garmin Venu
An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.
Has a temperature sensor
✖Garmin Venu
With a temperature sensor you can monitor changes in temperature to measure your exertion levels and avoid hyperthermia.
has a compass
✔Garmin Venu
A compass is useful for gaming, maps, and navigation software.
Has a barometer
✔Garmin Venu
This measures barometric air pressure. It can predict weather changes, for example a sudden drop in air pressure could mean a storm is coming. When calibrated correctly it can be used to determine altitude, which helps GPS devices to lock on quicker and with greater accuracy.
has a gyroscope
✔Garmin Venu
A gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation.
Has a cadence sensor
✔Garmin Venu
A cadence sensor measures the number of pedal revolutions per minute when you are cycling. It enables you to monitor how fast you are pedaling.
Activity tracking
Tracks your sleep
✔Garmin Venu
It can track your sleep, such as how long you sleep for and the quality.
Tracks distance
✔Garmin Venu
It tracks how far you travel.
Tracks steps taken
✔Garmin Venu
It tracks how many steps you take throughout the day, allowing you to see how active you have been.
Measures pace
✔Garmin Venu
Measuring pace shows how much time it takes to travel one kilometer or one mile. For example, in running, a 4 minute kilometer would be a very good pace.
Provides sleep reports
✔Garmin Venu
Your sleep data is analysed to give you a report, available to view through the app or website. This allows you to see the quality of your sleep and to help you make improvements.
Detects activities automatically
✔Garmin Venu
The device automatically detects when you start an activity such as jogging, saving you from entering it manually at a later time.
Has a route tracker
✔Garmin Venu
With a route tracker you can add your route onto a map. It is helpful if you plan to do the same route again, or want to share it with your community.
Tracks elevation
✔Garmin Venu
It can detect changes in elevation, such as when you are climbing stairs.
Has multi-sport mode
✔Garmin Venu
A multi-sport mode allows you to easily switch between tracking different sports such as running, cycling, and swimming. This feature is ideal for those who need to change quickly between various activities (e.g., triathletes).
Connectivity
Is compatible with iOS
✔Garmin Venu
It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.
Is compatible with Android
✔Garmin Venu
It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Bluetooth version
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Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
supports Wi-Fi
✔Garmin Venu
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
supports ANT+
✔Garmin Venu
ANT+ is a wireless protocol similar to Bluetooth Smart, and is very power efficient. It is mainly used for fitness monitoring devices such as heart rate monitors and cadence sensors to connect to other devices (e.g., sports watches, smartphones, and cycling computers).
has NFC
✔Garmin Venu
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
has a cellular module
✖Garmin Venu
Devices that use cellular technology can connect to mobile networks. Cellular networks have much wider signal coverage than Wi-Fi.
supports Galileo
✔Garmin Venu
Galileo is a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that is similar to GPS. Supported devices can use a combination of Galileo and GPS for location-based services such as Google Maps, and tend to be around 30% more accurate than GPS-only devices.
Battery
battery life
5 days
With a longer battery life, you don’t have to worry about charging the device as often.
battery power
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
battery life in training mode
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With a long battery life, you can train for several hours a week and only have to recharge the device every few weeks.
charge time
1 hours
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
battery life in power save mode
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In power save mode you can still check what time it is and other basic functions. A long battery life is good if you wear the device day to day.
battery life with GPS on
20 hours
There is less chance that you will run out of battery during an adventure.
has wireless charging
✖Garmin Venu
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Garmin Venu
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
Has a solar power battery
✖Garmin Venu
A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
Features
has HRV tracking
✖Garmin Venu
Heart rate variability (HRV) tracking measures fluctuations in the time between heart beats. These fluctuations can be an indication of health conditions (such as heart conditions or mental health issues). Note: This feature may not be available in all markets.
measures VO2 max
✔Garmin Venu
VO2 max capacity is a measurement of the amount of oxygen your body can use during physical exercise. A high VO2 max capacity indicates good fitness levels.
measures resting heart rate
✔Garmin Venu
This measurement is your heart rate per minute when you're at rest, such as when you're relaxed, sitting, or lying down. For adults, this is typically between 60–100.
has fast/slow heart rate notifications
✔Garmin Venu
It can notify you when your resting heart rate is above or below the normal range.
shows readiness level
✖Garmin Venu
This is based on various information, such as your previous workout, sleep quality, and stress levels. Taking everything into account, it will give you an idea of whether your body is ready for another workout or if you should focus on recovery.
Can be used to answer calls
✖Garmin Venu
The device has a speaker and microphone that allow you to answer calls made to your smartphone.
Locates your phone
✔Garmin Venu
The device has a feature that allows you to find your smartphone if you have misplaced it.
Has call control
✔Garmin Venu
The device alerts you to incoming calls on your smartphone, and allows you extra control such as muting or rejecting the call.
Has notifications
✔Garmin Venu
If you get a notification such as a call or message, the device will vibrate on your wrist or make a noise to alert you.
App & Software
Provides activity reports
✔Garmin Venu
Your activity data is analysed to give you reports, available to view through the app or website. This allows you to see how active you have been and to help you make improvements.
Has inactivity alerts
✔Garmin Venu
The device detects when you have been idle for too long, and alerts you to encourage you to stay active.
Counts how many calories you've burned
✔Garmin Venu
This is useful if you are on a strict training diet or if you are trying to lose weight. It can also help to boost your motivation.
Has goal setting
✔Garmin Venu
Allows you to set your own goals, such as reaching 15,000 steps in a single day.
Has achievements
✔Garmin Venu
You are awarded achievements for reaching goals, helping to encourage you and keep you motivated.
Free app
✔Garmin Venu (Garmin Connect Mobile)
You can download the app for free, from platforms such as Google Play or the App Store.
Has exercise diary
✔Garmin Venu (Garmin Connect Mobile)
It has an exercise diary, allowing you to easily keep track of your previous workouts.
Ad-free
✔Garmin Venu (Garmin Connect Mobile)
Adverts can be distracting and obtrusive. Apps and blogs without ads are more aesthetically pleasing, nicer to use, and make the content stand out.
Has coaching
✔Garmin Venu (Garmin Connect Mobile)
The app can determine the best way for you to progress in your exercise, and offers coaching advice.
Miscellaneous
has a battery level indicator
✔Garmin Venu
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has aptX
✖Garmin Venu
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
Available on PC
✔Garmin Venu (Garmin Connect Mobile)
These services are ideal if you want to use the app while sat down at your computer, as well as on-the-go.
Has auto pause
✔Garmin Venu (Garmin Connect Mobile)
It can determine when you have stopped working out and pause your current workout tracking until you start moving again.
Compatible with smart scales
✔Garmin Venu (Garmin Connect Mobile)
It is compatible with smart scales such as the Fitbit Aria and Withings range. These scales transmit information such as weight and BMI to connected services over Wi-Fi.
It supports third-party heart rate monitors to incorporate your pulse data.
Is compatible with Windows
✖Garmin Venu
It is compatible with PCs and laptops running the Windows operating system.
has an external memory slot
✖Garmin Venu
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✖Garmin Venu
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Price comparison
Garmin Venu, GPS Smartwatch with Bright Touchscreen Display, Features Music, Body Energy Monitoring, Anim...Garmin Venu, GPS Smartwatch with Bright Touchscreen Display, Features Music, Body Energy Monitoring, Animated Workouts, Pulse Ox Sensor and More, Black, 010-N2173-11 (Renewed)
Garmin 010-02173-11 Venu, GPS Smartwatch with Bright Touchscreen Display, Features Music, Body Energy Mon...Garmin 010-02173-11 Venu, GPS Smartwatch with Bright Touchscreen Display, Features Music, Body Energy Monitoring, Animated Workouts, Pulse Ox Sensor and More, Black
Garmin 010-02173-31 Venu, GPS Smartwatch, Bright Touchscreen Display, Features Music, Body Energy Monitor...Garmin 010-02173-31 Venu, GPS Smartwatch, Bright Touchscreen Display, Features Music, Body Energy Monitoring, Animated Workouts, Pulse Ox Sensor and More, Gold with Black Band
for Garmin Venu SQ2 SQ Screen Protector Protective Film for Garmin Vivoactive 4s 4 3 Garmin Venu 2s 2 Plu...for Garmin Venu SQ2 SQ Screen Protector Protective Film for Garmin Vivoactive 4s 4 3 Garmin Venu 2s 2 Plus Hydrogel Film Foil
Original Garmin Venu Sq waterproof sport GPS Heart rate monitoring speed track running Marathon Smart Wat...Original Garmin Venu Sq waterproof sport GPS Heart rate monitoring speed track running Marathon Smart Watch
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Noly
2 years ago
9 / 10
Bonne montre polyvalente
Noly
2 years ago
9 / 10