Garmin Venu

With a brilliant display, strong battery life and a full suite of fitness features, the Garmin Venu is one of the best all-round activity trackers. While its app library and touch interface won’t trouble the Apple Watch, the Venu is also a stellar smartwatch for those of a sporting disposition. It's also superior to the similarly named Garmin Venu Sq when it comes to both looks and functionality, with storage for up to 500 songs and a wide range of navigational sensors for outdoor adventures.

-- As reviewed by TechRadar
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Product details

  • Fits wrists with a circumference of 125-190 mm | STRAP MATERIAL: Silicone. Compatible Devices - Approach CT10 - Full Set , Varia RTL510 ,Varia UT800 Smart Headlight.Supported Application:Reminders,GPS. Connectivity technology:GPS. Wireless comm standard:Bluetooth
  • Get an uninterrupted picture of your health with up to 6 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
  • Go longer with up to 6 hours of battery life in GPS mode with music
  • Easily download songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer accounts (requires app on a compatible smartphone), and connect with wireless headphones (sold separately) for phone-free listening
  • Find new ways to keep moving with more than 20 preloaded sports apps, including walking, running, cycling, mindful breathing, swimming, golf and many more
  • Use preloaded workouts that include cardio, yoga, strength and even Pilates, create your own in the Garmin Connect app (when paired with a compatible smartphone)
  • Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported payment network) let you pay for purchases on the go

PROS

+ Vibrant AMOLED display
+ Full suite of fitness features
+ Offline music support

CONS

- Design is slightly generic
- Limited range of apps
- Touchscreen can be fiddly

Expert reviews and ratings

By TechRadar on April 29, 2021
With a brilliant display, strong battery life and a full suite of fitness features, the Garmin Venu is one of the best all-round activity trackers. While its app library and touch interface won’t trouble the Apple Watch, the Venu is also a stellar smartwatch for those of a sporting disposition. It's also superior to the similarly named Garmin Venu Sq when it comes to both looks and functionality, with storage for up to 500 songs and a wide range of navigational sensors for outdoor adventures.
80
By Tom's Guide on August 20, 2020
With GPS, cool health features—and an awesome display—the Garmin Venu is a good fitness-focused smartwatch for most people.
80
By TrustedReviews on November 05, 2019
The Venu’s steep asking price is hard to ignore; it's likely be a better purchase for some once the price drops. However, if you’re a fitness buff who needs a stellar workout companion that can also double as a stylish timepiece, then the Garmin Venu is for you.
80