Garmin Venu 3 | After 24-Hours | It's GOOD!

[@AceAspie11.2.24]

I came from an Apple Watch 8. Currently, I have the Venu 2+, but I will definitely be trading it in for the Venu 3. Nothing compares to Garmin, and even though I am an iPhone user, I will NEVER go back to the Apple Watch. Garmin is just that much of an improvement

[@SammyGeek]

For sure, but if you have a Venu 2+, might be worth waiting to see if they have any black Friday deals...

[@misstornton3848]

why Garmin is better for you? Im choosing now a smartwatch and can't make my mind between Apple Watch 8 or 9 or Garmin Venu 3

[@AceAspie11.2.24]

@@misstornton3848 the battery life on Garmin is miles ahead of any Apple Watch. I can be quite forgetful at times (which I attribute - in part - to me being on the autism spectrum), and this is a BIG problem with the Apple Watch. You HAVE TO charge the Apple Watch every night, or every other night in the best case scenario. Otherwise, the watch WILL run out of battery. With the Garmin, the watch can last about a week average before you need to charge it (with always on display turned off). Therefore, it’s become a routine - something that is very helpful for me - to put the watch on the charger each Sunday morning. Plus, being able to track naps in addition to regular sleep is pretty useful as well. And lastly, as a more personal thing . . . I barely used any of the third party apps on my Apple Watch. And the native Apple apps were not really used much either, so the Apple Watch, over time, became a glorified fitness tracking device. Seeing this as a waste of money and product, I switched to Garmin after a brief - and abysmally negative - experimental experience with Fitbit. I get all of the fitness tracking abilities and none of the c**p I won’t use anyways, all in a really nice, battery efficient, and decidedly premium device. Needless to say, I’m satisfied.

[@win6903]

can i ask which retailer allows trade ins for you cause i’m thinking of trading in my older Garmins but can’t find anywhere that takes in Garmins.

[@withcoffeenoworries]

for me, Garmin offers extensive data if you have a much more active lifestyle, for example weightlifting, and even though apple watch is much more accurate regarding the hr, their battery is less powerful compared to garmin, you need to charge your watch every night. @@misstornton3848

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

I must say that white strap on the black watch looks sweeeet, better than the all white version. IMO.

[@user-ij8no5zw6u-]

Venu 3 just got exactly the health features it needed! I'm definitely upgrading form Venu 2 and a whole collections of other smartwaches that might be smarter, but are worth almost nothing in terms of health and sport metrics.....I'm even sacrificing the LTE for that...

[@SammyGeek]

Oh, 100%...awesome upgrade from the Venu 2!

[@brucelin5842]

@@SammyGeek is there a big difference between venu sq music and venu 3? If my goal is to train in the gym and maybe do a 5k as cardio should I get the aw or venu 3? I’m using iPhone and also I have insomnia..

[@thomasconway95]

​@@brucelin5842AW is fine plus a lot cheaper for your needs

[@ThugRice_]

just curious where did you get the white band for the Venu 3? it looks nice, awesome video btw so accurate with what you're saying! :)

[@dazrox6084]

I am changing from Forerunner 965 to Venu 3 to have the sweet spot of sport and smart watch mix. Maps in Forerunner 965 are great, but I found I never used it. I do however have daily needs for notification management, taking calls etc.

[@falconerri]

How about the battery 🪫 965 vs V3 in daily basis?

[@landlitive6026]

@@falconerrilike twice better on 965. I have both watches.

[@fun2rideadventure]

It's normal to have less battery on Venu 3 than 965....to simplify....Venu 3 has more connections with the smartphone....for voice calls, message replys.....that's why apple watches and galaxy watches and pixel watches have less battery life...Due to the hyper synchronisation in real time with the smartphone

[@Samadria]

@@fun2rideadventureno it’s just that 965 is bigger so the battery is bigger, if you listen to music on your venu 3 it will drain a lot

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Only video that answered my questions. Thank you. Unfortunately I just bought a Epix Pro Gen 2, upgrading from a Galaxy Watch 5 pro. I wish I would have known about this.....

[@SammyGeek]

Thanks for the comment! That's a killer watch though... You could always sell it on swappa or ebay. I love my Epix and struggling with what watch to keep!

[@Natan9000]

It should get most features with software updates (minus the mic and speakers of course)

[@Belgarath777]

Curious if you've ever tested the new ecg functionality that was just released.

[@SammyGeek]

I can!

[@peterring2714]

Nice review. Highlighted features of the Venu 3 I wasn't aware of. Thanks.

[@SammyGeek]

Thank you!

[@IAMMIKEO]

For the everyday person that owns an iPhone, I don’t see a better option than the AW. Most accurate wrist based heart rate on the market and a ton of variety with other apps to really use all of the AW’s capabilities. The battery life SUCKSSSSSSSS though. I have an Apple Watch Series 8 right now and looking at trading it in for the Venu 3 but just a little hesitant.

[@brucelin5842]

I’m thinking about the same , do u think it’s worth it to trade in for venu 3?

[@IAMMIKEO]

@@brucelin5842 I’ve been back and forth about it for like 2 weeks. lol. I’m keeping my Apple Watch for now and gonna pick up the Vivoactive 5 and see how it is. $150 less than Venu 3, a little smaller, older HR monitor but from what I’ve heard basically just as good, and it can’t calculate number of floors climbed which I can care less about too. We’ll see how it is.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

Venu 3 does it work for golf also ? giving yardages etc....thx

[@SammyGeek]

I never tried...sorry. :(

[@randomguy5284]

Titanium with sapphire for Venu 4 please Garmin!

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

How did you get the Fenix/Epix Quickfit strap on the Venu 3? I want to do that as well. Is there a video on that?

[@SammyGeek]

So I actually bought quick release pins separately...so added the pins on the watch, then just snapped on the bands!

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

@@SammyGeek Thanks. Got it. Awesome.

[@DeathLine87]

Did yoy noticed a mushy buttons on the venu 3 ??

[@SammyGeek]

Maybe a little, but it wasn't enough for me to worry about...

[@Frederik-xk8og]

is the AOD brightens as bright as galaxy watch 6 or Apple Watch?

[@SammyGeek]

I would say so...I might have to create a short to show you. Let me see what questions pop in today and I'll make a quick follow up video.

[@Frederik-xk8og]

would love a comparison of the AOD brightness outdoors @@SammyGeek

[@SammyGeek]

@@Frederik-xk8og I should do that! I can tell you the auto brightness was rock solid.

[@Frederik-xk8og]

@@SammyGeek I wasn’t talking about auto brightness

[@恐龍蛋-z3l]

"Hello, should I wait for the Venu 3 Plus or should I buy this one directly?"

[@SammyGeek]

Technically the Venu 2 plus added the speaker... Since this has the speaker I assume they won't do a plus version.

[@jimmydan29]

What band are you using for that watch? Isn’t the spring bar a different thickness? Looks like you are using a quick release

[@SammyGeek]

Just some bands off amazon, but yes, that was the tricky part finding the right bars (amazon as well).

[@jimmydan29]

Any chance you can link the bars you found?? Please!!!

[@jimmydan29]

Just following up @sammygeek any chance you could list where you got those spring bars

[@electrology]

Nice explanation of fitness watches with smart features vs. smartwatches with fitness features (extension of phones they accompany).

[@SammyGeek]

Thank you!!

[@abalem]

Could please tell me where you got this white strap for the venu 3 ? Is it Quick release or quick fit ?

[@SammyGeek]

For sure! I purchased those bands off Amazon that are designed for the Fenix series watch, in 22MM. Then, I removed 2 of the quick release pins out of another 22MM band I had. Threw the pins in the watch and latched on the bands. You can also buy 22MM pins on Amazon...

[@abalem]

Thanks, that's exactly what I wanted to know :) @@SammyGeek

[@chrisc7262]

@@SammyGeek how thick do the 22mm pins need to be? I heard quick fit bands for garmin need 2.3mm diameter pins?

[@brucelin5842]

Compare venu3 to last years epix gen 2 which one is better?

[@SammyGeek]

Epix hands down if you're more into fitness. Venu if you want the smartwatch vibe.

[@Dirty6ixThirty_VP]

Is that white band on the venu 3 from garmin?

[@SammyGeek]

Band is from Amazon, designed for the Fenix, qiick connect, in 22mm...then I took some pins of of an old 22mm band I had.

[@DarrellGilmore06]

Do you think that the Venue 3 is better than a Samsung Watch 6 Classic?

[@SammyGeek]

Sorry for the late reply...did you pick one up?

[@DarrellGilmore06]

@@SammyGeek I ended up picking up the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic..... I wanted something different has a Trade-in which made it cheaper

[@SammyGeek]

@@DarrellGilmore06 That's a SWEET watch! I tried it out too, but don't think I ever made a video on it (I wish I had more free time for KZbin). I went back to Garmin because iI liked the size of the 51MM Epix.

[@Neukids]

Q: I am new to Garmin. Does Venu 2 allows one to download GPX maps and then use Navigation to tell me on trails when to turn, when am I off track etc? Thanks

[@SammyGeek]

I think there are downloadable maps, but it's likely not super convenient... If mapping is a priority I would aim for a maybe a Fenix or Epix.

[@Neukids]

Thanks...I only need to use the GPX map and show me direction, so as to not get lost on trails...I hope it can do that . Thanks

[@chrisc7262]

Is that a stock garmin watch face on the venu 3? thanks

[@SammyGeek]

Yes, Sir!

[@恐龍蛋-z3l]

Great reveiw. Any reason why Garmin Venu 3 is not having the stainless steel back like Venu 2 Plus, which looks for robust. Instead it is going back to the old school plastic/fiber back like Venu 2 and Venu.

[@SammyGeek]

Good question....assuming to reduce costs. But yes, it feels light.

[@Justyburger]

Nice review. I'm an Iphone user but like rugged G shock type watches, so I bought a Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Tactical. So far so good and I'm loving my first ever smart watch. My Wife is also an Iphone under and I wanted to buy her a watch for her birthday, which is in Oct. I waited for the Apple event and was not really that impressed with the Series 9. My main gripe is battery life as usual with Apple. The Garmin Venu series really seems to hit the spot. This new Venu 3 looks like the one for her. Shes not a runner, but we do go hiking and it would be an all-round general watch. My Sister is a runner and she really likes her Forerunner. I agree that Garmin really are at the top of the game. Apple are very accurate with their sensors, but battery life is such a let down.

[@SammyGeek]

Sorry for the delay....you should be checking our the Fenix or Epix!

[@paulbrown8285]

Sorry to say this but the Samsung 5 Pro isn't as bad as you are saying I've been using both garmin venu 3 I'm a retired marine and for the past 6 months I've put both though vigorous exercises etc the Samsung keeps up with garmin venu 3

[@cajuncoppa1]

I upgraded from a Forerunner 645 to a Venue 3. My 645 died 3 days after Garmin released the Venue 3.

[@Frederik-xk8og]

the only thing that is missing from Garmin watches is a an app to enter calorie intake directly on the watch. I know you can add in on the phone app, but no way on the watch

[@SammyGeek]

Good point, I don't track my food intake... I do however, use the Garmin scale for weight.

[@thanhatnguyen8574]

Does Venu 3 support for Triathlon?

[@SammyGeek]

Yikes, you stumped me in that one! I'd have to look!

[@venuswhitestar6695]

Not really. If you want triathlon watch…I suggest the Garmin forerunner line like 265 or 965.

[@karoljjac4673]

Hi, nice vid. I have few questions so maybe you can help? how is it with the coop with the Iphone? is all the messaging and seen pictures working? have you chance to check the option like backtrack (GPS back to starting point)?

[@SammyGeek]

Haven't paired with an iPhone, or tried track back, but I might have to make a follow up video showing the picture texts...

[@karoljjac4673]

Thx for replying me. Next week it will come to me so I’ll test tit with iPhone.

[@rocorra123]

Is it better than Galaxy Watch 6? Which one has better accuracy for sports?

[@youtubeuser1105]

Garmin for sure. If you watch videos by The Quantified Scientist and DC Rainmaker, you will see that the health and fitness tracking sensors on the Galaxy 6 watches are hugely inaccurate (sadly!).

[@SammyGeek]

Garmin is grest no matter what watch you want...

[@TerminatriX86]

Samsung has also a sleep score and sleep coach and the sleep tracking is quiet good and much better than my garmin FR55 which is trash! I hope venu 3 got a really pimped sleep tracking and can hopefully track awakness much better now

[@VietnamEli]

Nice video -- you touched on several points other reviewers haven't, like the pictures in messages. One thing I can't confirm -- a pet peeve of mine is the overly-aggressive auto-brightness "feature" (i.e., bug!) on the FR265 that can't be turned off. Can you tell me if the Venu 3's auto-brightness can be disabled? Thanks! I already subbed and looking forward to more videos.

[@SammyGeek]

Thank you, and yes you can absolutely disable the auto brightness. There are three levels of brightness that you can adjust. On the lower level it is very tolerable...

[@VietnamEli]

@@SammyGeek Thanks. I want it max-brightness, all the time (when the face it "on"). I find dim screens are hard to read, so I don't want it to dim ever, even in low light. Is that possible?

[@SammyGeek]

@VietnamEli Yep, I think you should be able to do that as well. You'd just want to leave it on the brightest setting (3 settings), and turn "auto" off.

[@VietnamEli]

@@SammyGeek Great! I just wanted to make sure there was an option to turn off "Auto". The FR265 doesn't have that (which is dumb).

[@christiantaylor7150]

Great video. Do you have any experience with the Whoop 4.0? If so, how does the Venu 3 compare for health and fitness tracking?

[@SammyGeek]

I don't, but I've read a lot of comparisons. Garmin is at the top of the heap. Then you also have a functional watch for calls, texting, timers, flashlight, etc, etc... Also with the new nap tracking, it's very close to Whoop.

[@iamGermaican]

I have an android and an iPhone. For android, I’d definitely go with the Garmin for fitness. However, Apple keeps adding new features, the heart rate monitor is one of the best on a smartwatch, and the GPS is pretty accurate. I’ve used the ultra and Epix Gen 2 and there’s no question that the ultra gives you more bang for your buck. Apparently this does well compared to the Apple Watch for heart rate tracking and I’m looking forward to seeing if that’s true.

[@SammyGeek]

Agreed for sure, but I bet Garmin captures a bunch of runners and athletes who are Apple users.

[@iamGermaican]

@@SammyGeek it does but Apple can always incorporate that stuff. Thankfully Garmin changed the heart rate sensor because even the Apple Watch SE provides more accurate data. Again, if you’re on Android, Garmin easily. For apple, Apple Watch does so much more and their fitness metrics are improving.

[@iamGermaican]

@@SammyGeek oh and thank you for mentioning the ring doorbell and the images, that’s very useful.

[@Justyburger]

I was considering buying the Ultra, but it was the battery life that became the deciding factor. It is true that Apple sensor accuracy is probably the best of any smart watch. I'm an Iphone user, but used to be an Amdroid user. I was always a Sony fan, but wanted to try the Iphone. In the end for my needs, I bought a Garmin Instinct 2. I traded some features for the rugged look and huge battery life. If money was no option, I would have bought the Fenix or Epix. I still wonder if I should have stretched that bit further. Some of the sales for the Fenix are only 20% higher than what I paid for my Instinct 2 Solar Tactical, which is the top priced Instinct model.

[@iamGermaican]

@@Justyburger to each their own. I just bought the ultra series 2. I can’t always have my phone out and so the notifications (especially being able to reply to notifications) is important. Battery life is pretty much the thing I like about the Epix Gen 2. I have tattoos and darker skin so I guess I can attribute the sensor not being as accurate to that.

[@mrdig2011]

let me know if I can wet the charging hole for Venu 3? it looks unsafe

[@SammyGeek]

I'd keep it dry!

[@muhammadzain1945]

How about receiving WhatsApp calls ?

[@bamz2144]

Absolutely Awesome , Brilliant Review ❤ How To You Find The Venue Compared To The Epix ? Looking At The Venue Or The Epix Pro , I've Got A Small Wrist So Was Going To Go For The 47 mm Epix Pro Gen 2 If I Can Get It Or The Venue Passed The Wife 😬

[@SammyGeek]

I love the "smart" abilities of the Venu, so much more than my Epix... However, I'm having a hard time because I love the large 51MM size of the Epix Pro! If I was set on the 47MM, I'd choose the Venu every day since it's half the price with more smart features.

[@ssaloon]

This just might be the successor to my Venu Sq!

[@SammyGeek]

It's so well rounded! Great job by Garmin!

[@ssaloon]

@@SammyGeek hopefully the vibration buzz of the Venu 3 isn't as loud as the Sq.

[@SammyGeek]

@ssaloon it seems pretty nice to me...and you can set the level!

[@ssaloon]

@@SammyGeek hopefully this releases globally soon!

[@brucelin5842]

Is it worth it to upgrade from venu sq to venu 3?

[@SkateAndExplore817]

A bit disappointed they stuck with their proprietary charger.

[@SammyGeek]

Yes, for me it's OK since I've been a long time Garmin user. And....you don't have to charge it very often.

[@elleffeff]

The Samsung watch looks sooo much better though. Unfortunately, the battery life is unbearable and the data analysis lacking.

[@lloydfrancis9149]

Very good review thank you so much

[@SammyGeek]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrFalcman]

Spotify will not sync my music. I am so pissed off! It sees my playlists but it will NOT sync the music onto the watch.

[@SammyGeek]

You have a Venu 3?

[@pgroovehiccups]

@@SammyGeekI have the Venu 3 and I’m having the same problem with Spotify. I also can’t get Komoot to work either. If these don’t work I’ll have to return my Venu 3. The watch syncs with my iPhone.

[@chriscotton4207]

I'm on a forerunner and getting the venu later for my gf. But, if you launch music from the watch what's it's doing from that menu?

[@pgroovehiccups]

@@chriscotton4207great question! After a full reset and several re-installs of Garmin IQ I got Spotify to install and work. I’m still planning on returning it next week. I basically spent two days trouble shooting why the advanced connective features weren’t working. I still can’t get the Komoot app to exist/function on the watch.

[@SammyGeek]

@@pgroovehiccups I'll run some tests soon myself...

[@yanntoole8984]

I like the white straps

[@brucelin5842]

R u male or female? Is it ok for guys to wear the white ?

[@yanntoole8984]

@@brucelin5842 You should feel free to wear any colour you want. I'm Male. If they had Hello Kitty straps, I'd be wearing those right now...

[@ramanathan7823]

Well presented ❤

[@SammyGeek]

Thank you 🙂

[@bigmaxcc]

Once you get a tactix 7 pro you stay in that zone big rugged manly hasn’t left my arm part from shower and recharge 😄😎p.s. can’t for my enduro 2 to arrive ☺️nice The only smart watch I have AWU about time Apple big watch hate small watches 😤

[@SammyGeek]

I hear ya...I enjoy this Venu 3 but LOVE my 51MM Epix Pro! The big boy is back on my wrist for the moment.

[@bigmaxcc]

😅final comment I promise there’s one thing. The best watches are the most expensive $1000+ is it worth it? 🤔unless you have unlimited budget go already YES but if you don’t save up the prices goes down after a few months or year. Yes for those who wouldn’t spend that much there budget options a lot of them 👍 Of course the final important new releases 😩new model every year like the upcoming garmin 8 series 😅garmin will have to up there game for me or anybody spend I don’t know Like 55mm Matte black 2 month battery Mega satellite gps Indestructible Vibranium Bright green light ☝️☝️😂that never happen But a guy can dream you know 😄

[@SammyGeek]

Hahaha! For sure. This Venu 3 seems to bring most of what the $1000+ Garmins bring. Perhaps just not in a titanium shell.

[@MrRalphBraun]

here's a tip, when you do reviews of watches, maybe put the display to allways on.... just sayin

[@emin74]

I believe even if the always on display is active, watches know when they are not on the wrist and turn off the display

[@SammyGeek]

I had the Garmin set to low brightness....I'm a dummy for that. I'm going to make another follow up video soon, and I'll fix my lighting and brightness. Yep, they were on AOD, but they turn off when not on the wrist. 😞

[@MaxwellSmart1973]

Hello can you see WhatsApp pictures? Thanxs

[@SammyGeek]

Good question! I don't use that app, but I bet it would. I might have to test it.