The Garmin Venu 3S GPS Smartwatch has been reduced to £287.39 on Amazon, down from £379.99, a 30% discount that positions it as a strong rival to the Apple Watch. The deal has caught the attention of fitness enthusiasts and even some devoted Apple users, who praise its battery life and performance.
Key Features and Battery Life
Unlike many smartwatches that need daily charging, the Garmin Venu 3S offers up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. It features a vibrant colour screen and comprehensive fitness analytics, allowing wearers to track health and exercise routines without constantly seeking a charger.
One Amazon reviewer, a former Apple user, said: "Having been an Apple user for years, I decided it was time for a change. For the value of the watch, it is really good. I don't need to charge it everyday and I train 3-4 times a week tracking each session and it hardly drains the battery. Best watch I've owned."
Wellness and Sports Tracking
The smartwatch includes wellness features such as Body Battery energy monitoring, sleep scoring, personalised sleep coaching, HRV status, and wrist-based heart rate tracking. These functions provide a comprehensive overview of overall well-being and recovery.
With over 30 built-in sports applications, users can track running, walking, cycling, swimming, HIIT, golf, and more. Beyond exercise, the watch allows wearers to make and take phone calls from their wrist and reply to messages when connected to a compatible iPhone or Android device.
Comparisons with Other Smartwatches
The Garmin Venu 3S offers comparable features to the HUAWEI Watch Fit 3 Smart Watch, available for £79.99 at Argos. The HUAWEI model monitors over 100 workout modes with integrated GPS, has up to seven days of battery life, and includes fall detection.
Currys stocks the Apple Watch Series 11 for £299, reduced from £369. It offers up to 24 hours of battery life, is water resistant and swim proof, and tracks sports, steps, distance, calories, and sleep scores.
Customer Reviews and Criticisms
The Garmin Venu 3S has received positive ratings on Amazon. One customer said: "Purchased for my wife, she's impressed with the battery life and has everything she needs. It looks good, too." Another commented: "As far as I'm aware, this watch delivers the features as described. The health-related data seems to be accurate, e.g. heart rate, and the Garmin Connect app displays data very clearly. The watch is attractive, has a good variety of watch faces and looks to be of good quality."
However, not all reviews are glowing. One reviewer noted: "Hard to activate music and hard to navigate." Another remarked: "Usual Garmin quality and some nice improvements over the Venu 2, however, I still feel the Venu series is overpriced."
The Garmin Venu 3S GPS Smartwatch is available for purchase on Amazon.
