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

10 ай бұрын

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

@misstornton3848

10 ай бұрын

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

@AspieStingrayLover

10 ай бұрын

@@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

10 ай бұрын

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.

@crimulation

10 ай бұрын

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

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

@SammyGeek

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

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

10 ай бұрын

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

10 ай бұрын

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

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

10 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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

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! :)

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

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

10 ай бұрын

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

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

10 ай бұрын

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

10 ай бұрын

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

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

@SammyGeek

10 ай бұрын

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

10 ай бұрын

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

@chrisc7262

10 ай бұрын

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

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

10 ай бұрын

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

@brucelin5842

8 ай бұрын

@@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

7 ай бұрын

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

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

5 ай бұрын

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

@PLANETWATERMELON

5 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeek Thanks. Got it. Awesome.

Is that white band on the venu 3 from garmin?

@SammyGeek

10 ай бұрын

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.

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

10 ай бұрын

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

10 ай бұрын

@@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

10 ай бұрын

@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

10 ай бұрын

@@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).

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

@SammyGeek

10 ай бұрын

Yes, Sir!

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

@SammyGeek

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

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

@SammyGeek

9 ай бұрын

I never tried...sorry. :(

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@jimmydan29

8 ай бұрын

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

@jimmydan29

8 ай бұрын

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

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

9 ай бұрын

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

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

10 ай бұрын

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.

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

@SammyGeek

5 ай бұрын

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

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

10 ай бұрын

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

@landlitive6026

6 ай бұрын

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

@fun2rideadventure

3 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

@@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

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

10 ай бұрын

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.

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

@SammyGeek

9 ай бұрын

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

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

@SammyGeek

10 ай бұрын

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

10 ай бұрын

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

@SammyGeek

10 ай бұрын

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

@Frederik-xk8og

10 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeek I wasn’t talking about auto brightness

Very good review thank you so much

@SammyGeek

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

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

@SammyGeek

10 ай бұрын

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

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

@SammyGeek

9 ай бұрын

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

@DarrellGilmore06

9 ай бұрын

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

@SammyGeek

9 ай бұрын

@@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 KZread). I went back to Garmin because iI liked the size of the 51MM Epix.

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

10 ай бұрын

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

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

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

@youtubeuser1105

10 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

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

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

Titanium with sapphire for Venu 4 please Garmin!

Does Venu 3 support for Triathlon?

@SammyGeek

10 ай бұрын

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

@venuswhitestar6695

5 ай бұрын

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

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

This just might be the successor to my Venu Sq!

@SammyGeek

10 ай бұрын

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

@ssaloon

10 ай бұрын

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

@SammyGeek

10 ай бұрын

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

@ssaloon

10 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeek hopefully this releases globally soon!

@brucelin5842

8 ай бұрын

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

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

@SammyGeek

5 ай бұрын

I'd keep it dry!

Well presented ❤

@SammyGeek

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

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

8 ай бұрын

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

@IAMMIKEO

8 ай бұрын

@@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.

How about receiving WhatsApp calls ?

I like the white straps

@brucelin5842

8 ай бұрын

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

@yanntoole8984

8 ай бұрын

@@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...

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

10 ай бұрын

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.

A bit disappointed they stuck with their proprietary charger.

@SammyGeek

10 ай бұрын

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.

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

10 ай бұрын

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

@Das_Germaican

10 ай бұрын

@@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.

@Das_Germaican

10 ай бұрын

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

@Justyburger

10 ай бұрын

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.

@Das_Germaican

10 ай бұрын

@@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.

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

10 ай бұрын

You have a Venu 3?

@pgroovehiccups

10 ай бұрын

@@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

10 ай бұрын

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

10 ай бұрын

@@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

10 ай бұрын

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

😅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

10 ай бұрын

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

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

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

@emin74

10 ай бұрын

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

10 ай бұрын

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. 😞

Hello can you see WhatsApp pictures? Thanxs

@SammyGeek

10 ай бұрын

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