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I have been using this watch for a month now. Previously had the Venu 2S for 2.5 years, which made the transition smooth. Some things in the menu work slightly differently, but otherwise similar.
The battery life is up to a week, during which I record 2x strength training and 1-2 walks with the dog per day. Relative to of the 2S it is slightly less long. The charging cable stays in place much better in the 3S and I think it also charges faster.
The fitness measurement with automatic sets and repetition gives a good picture of which muscles you have trained. Only he doesn't do the leg exercises, so I only register half a workout in terms of time. I also find the vibrations from set and rest annoying, so I prefer to turn it off. And then it does not measure which muscle groups you have trained.
What I think is a shame is that you cannot set the font size smaller than normal. On the 2S the font was smaller than the 3S. Here I find it annoying, because it is really big so people can read along when you get a message. With the 2S, the message indicated when you had received a WhatsApp message in a group. You then saw who sent it and in which group. Now you only get the name of someone who sends something. I personally find that annoying and I hope they will come up with an update in which this is possible again.
Heart rate monitor seems better than the 2S, but it is still inconsistent. No problem for me, because I use a heart rate monitor strap on my racing bike. They are always more accurate.
Sleep is measured just as (in)accurately as the 2S. The overview in the morning is nice, but I usually scroll through it quickly.
The screen is nice and clear and responds quickly. You can send a message via your watch, but you cannot reply to an incoming message. Maybe they can do something about that too.
I still doubt whether it is really an improvement over the 2S. Especially since you still can't see photos with the iPhone. And probably because I don't consciously use 75% of the functions ;-) Calling is useful, but not a must for me. It is easy to quickly send a message in the car (without CarPlay). But I don't know if that's worth the extra cost.
Tanja
4 November 2023
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I've had the watch for a year now and can hardly find any downsides. I mainly use it as a smartwatch to receive messages, measure heart rate, count steps and track my sleep.
Linked to the iPhone and that all works fine! No trouble with synchronizing or linking, it does it all very easily. The only thing I find a pity is that when I do a workout and check the strength training, I have to adjust the repetitions myself every time because they don't count properly. (3 sets of 15 = 45, when I look at the screen I see 12 for example.)
Megan
7 June 2025
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Happy with my new garmin venu 3s. With a small wrist the s is very nice. Installation is very easy, especially with the info from coolblue.
Anita
17 March 2025
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Coolblue takes care of everything, from taking out an insurance to repairs
For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible
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29,99
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32,99
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3,32
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3,46
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Product number | 934790 | |
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Manufacturer code | 010-02785-01 | |
Brand | Garmin | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later | |
Required Android version smartphone | Android 7.0 or higher | |
Operating system | Garmin OS | |
Year introduced | 2023 | |
Guaranteed support with updates | 48 months after release date |
Watch case color | Silver | |
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Watch case material | Plastic | |
Watch case shape | Round | |
Height | 41 mm | |
Width | 41 mm | |
Weight | 40 g | |
Size watch case | Small | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 13 - 15 cm | |
Total storage capacity | 8 GB | |
Shockproof |
Watch strap material | Plastic | |
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Watch strap color | Gray | |
Closure type | Buckle | |
Watch strap connection width | 22mm | |
Interchangeable watch strap | ||
Compatibility watch strap | Universal |
Screen type | AMOLED | |
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Always-on display | ||
Data display | Digital | |
Touchscreen | ||
Color screen | ||
Adjustable watch face | ||
Type of glass | Gorilla glass |
Battery life in time mode | 336 hours | |
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Battery life in sports mode | 21 hours | |
Battery/battery capacity | 0,225 Ah | |
Energy source solar power | ||
Wireless charging |
Internet connection options | WiFi only | |
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Bluetooth | ||
ANT+ | ||
Independent music player | ||
Music controls | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Spoken directions | ||
Call options | Answer phone calls and call via smartwatch | |
Smart reply | ||
App installation possible | ||
Camera operation | ||
NFC | ||
Contactless payment | ||
Contactless payment system | Garmin Pay |
Pedometer | ||
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Measures distance | ||
Speedometer | ||
Calorie counter | ||
Measures stairs climbed |
Heart rate measurement | ||
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Heart rate zones | ||
Type of heart rate measurement | ECG heart rate measurement, Optical heart rate measurement | |
Heart rate measurement under water |
Quality of health readings | Good | |
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Skin temperature sensor | ||
Oximeter | ||
Blood pressure monitor | ||
EDA sensor | ||
Sleep score | ||
Average heart rate during sleep | ||
Measure recovery during sleep | ||
Menstrual cycle tracking | ||
Pregnancy monitoring |
Quality of sports readings | Good | |
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Recommended for sports | Biking, Fitness, Golf, Hiking, Mountaineering, Outdoor, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Water sports, Winter sports | |
Manual training programs | ||
Measure fitness age | ||
Recovery advice | ||
Interval training | ||
VO2 max measurement | ||
Measures average speed during activity | ||
Lap counter | ||
Race prognosis | ||
Measures step distance | ||
Measure running cadence | ||
Measures swimming distance | ||
Measures swimming speed | ||
Swimming lap counter | ||
Connection to fitness machines possible | ||
ATM score | 5 |
Built-in GPS receiver | ||
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Global satellite navigation system | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo | |
GPS application | Navigation, Route registration |
Compass | ||
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Altimeter | ||
Barometer | ||
Thermometer |
Fall detection | ||
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Alarm function | ||
Geofencing |
