Rated 5 out of
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JimCA from
Very pleased with this replacement for my Venu2s
My gone-too-soon Venu2s needed replacement. I tried the new Galaxy watch and returned it posthaste - terrible battery performance.
I bought the Venu4 45mm and am very pleased with it. The promised long time between battery charges is sound and welcome. The surprise was the ability to change fonts making it easier to read messages and notifications. A lot of thought has gone into the design and engineering.
Date published: 2026-09-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Drake from
Expensive but lots of bells and whistles
bought this a couple weeks ago. Very pricey and I definitely am not using it to its full potential, but I loved the battery life. Didn't think I'd use garmin pay as I always have my phone but it's nice for an emergency - though it doesn't support many of my banks which is disappointing. I love the customizability of the watch faces and your garmin status page so if that's a big thing to you, you won't be disappointed. I did not think I'd like the coached exercises, but they are pretty useful. I have not been able to use this for a hike or run, but for my purposes it's a bit extra/much since I don't do anymore super off grid hiking/trail running, and the golf features are fairly useless to me. But for something that offers looks, battery life, and a bit of durability, it's great. One note, the watch band options are disappointing. And honestly the main bell and whistle I got it for was the flashlight which has already been useful in random times. Will definitely need it for camping just as an emergency.
Date published: 2026-09-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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0ldjack from
Too many features to choose from.
I bought to replace a Venu 2+ which I liked until the battery faded away. I hope garmin has improved their batteries and enables replacement of batteries.
Date published: 2026-09-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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She’s perfect! from
Great for small wrists
Love this watch. I have small wrists and this doesn’t feel too large or thick. It replaced my Music 645 that I’ve used for 6 + years. It’s a great replacement for it. I love the touch screen and all the futures I now have. It’s been great for running on the road and treadmill as well as hikes. The company was easy to work with!
Date published: 2026-09-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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JL58 from
Great upgrade!
I bought my Venu 4 a few weeks ago and upgraded from Vivoactive 4. Originally was going to get another Vivoactive but decided to go with Venu 4 despite higher price. Love all the features it has for walking, working out and using when playing golf.
Date published: 2026-08-30
Rated 5 out of
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C. K. from
Very capable watch
This was a replacement for my Venu 2 Square, in which the battery failed, even though it had aged out of warranty and was no longer supported by Garmin, Very good after sale support by Garmin. The Venu 4 is much a more capable watch and I am still learning features but am very pleased with its sleep, steps, and heart rate tracking.
Date published: 2026-08-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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Pat1015 from
Too soon to tell.
I have had the Venu 4 for four weeks +/-. I have found it difficult to set up. Hopefully I will get it straightened out.
Date published: 2026-08-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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RUrb from
Great
Just received watch, but so far love it. Great battery life
Date published: 2026-08-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Runningforareallylongtime from
My old running buddy.
Love it! I tried an Apple watch. Had to go back to my beloved Garmin gear.
Date published: 2026-08-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jojo Shock from
Amazing features
I wish I knew about this watch sooner! It’s much lighter than the Apple watch I had. It has so many more fitness tracking features. Love it!
Date published: 2026-08-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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jerry2 from
Has most features I want
I bought this to replace my Venu SQ which was wasn't giving accurate sleep scores and wasnn't holding a charge
Date published: 2026-08-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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MarieM from
Great Smart Watch
I am really enjoying this smart watch. I like how light this is compared to other smart watches, it has a few less buttons from other Garmin watches, but that is easy to get used to. You get a lot of the same utilities as the other garmin devices (I went from a 265s). Hands down I love the battery life on this (about 12 days)and charging it is extremely fast.
Date published: 2026-08-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kcgeogirl from
LOVE my upgrade!
I replaced my VivoSmart and am LOVING the functionality of the Venu4!!
Date published: 2026-08-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sarah1689 from
Great replacement for watch + Oura Rinf
I am really enjoying my Venu 4. I was looking for an updated watch that would offer me the fitness and rest stats that my oura ring gave me in addition to looking nice and being a reliable fitness watch. So far, this has checked all of the boxes. I
Date published: 2026-08-16
Rated 5 out of
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LanB from
Puts my Apple watch to shame!
I’ve worn an Apple Watch ever since they came out. Have up graded many times. I’m severely hearing impaired, I rely on my watch to alert me when the door bell rings, when I get a text message, when any of my smart appliances send a notification. And I use it for a timer when I bake. On baking days the Apple Watch series 10 is insufficient. Well, hello Garmin Venu 4 41mm. Took a few minutes to adapt to the motions and buttons, once I did I couldn’t be happier. The fitness tracker gives more metrics, such as my pace when walking. It t works seamlessly with my iPhone. The 10 day battery life is legit. I’d buy it again just for that! I am not a fan of silicone bands. Found a fabulous woven loop on line, easy and fast to swap between bands. The only thing it doesn’t allow an iPhone user to do is answer text messages from the watch, something I rarely did so I don’t miss that function at all.
Date published: 2026-08-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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jeffn from
They keep getting better
This is now my 3rd Garmin watch and they just keep getting better with more beneficial features!
Date published: 2026-08-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Eric345 from
Love it!
I love this watch! It does everything I want it to.
Date published: 2026-08-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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KathyS from
Super Nice Watch
I purchased this watch about 3 weeks ago. It is a super nice watch. It has alot that it can do and I am still learning it but so far it has exceeded my expectations.
Date published: 2026-08-10
Rated 5 out of
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Ty13 from
Love the watch
I love my new Garmin watch. The running aspect of the watch is great. The GPS syncs fast. I am off and running. Golf app is easy to use once the course is downloaded. Easy to keep score while playing.
I don’t like the strength training feature. I doesn’t record any calories burn. I tried switch to something similar to strength training doesn’t record either. It’s not to big of a deal. If I want to hit the set button every time I am sure it would work better. I forget when I am lifting weights. I love the classic look of the watch. The touchscreen is great much easier to use than recent Garmin’s that where just buttons.
Date published: 2026-08-09
Rated 5 out of
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Bev68 from
Excellent features
Have had the watch for about a month. Replaced my Venu 3. The Venu 4 has a much longer battery life as well as additional features and fitness tracking. Hiking mode includes compass directions which are helpful
Date published: 2026-08-09
Rated 5 out of
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Kelly Z from
Phenomenal watch
I am a new runner and was looking for a watch that has advanced health features. I bought this watch a month ago based on the reviews and it certainly did not disappoint! This is my first Garmin watch and as a former apple watch user, I really cannot look back! This watch tracks my health features such as sleep, heart rate, HVR, training readiness, and continual progress. I love this watch and have nothing but good things to say about it. For those who are health conscious and want a watch that helps track your health, this one is it!
Date published: 2026-08-06
Rated 5 out of
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Audone from
Great Smart Watch
I was so loyal to Fitbit but finally had it with them and moved to a Garmin Venu 4 41mm I love it. It is not a big ugly manly watch! I love that I can look at my golf courses and keep my score. It does so much- I still am learning and trying new things. Bonus- my watch face is a picture of my Pug.
Date published: 2026-08-05
Rated 5 out of
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Kh88 from
The Fitness Watch I Needed
I was a lifelong Fitbit user, but after Google shifted the focus more toward smartwatches, I started looking for a true fitness watch. After a lot of research, I decided on the Venu 4. I’ll admit I hesitated because of the price, but once I learned that Garmin includes so many features without locking them behind a paid subscription, it made the decision much easier. Between that and all of the health and fitness metrics the watch offers, it has been worth every penny.
I’ve been wearing my Venu 4 for almost three weeks, and I absolutely love it. It’s incredibly customizable, from the watch face and data fields to the app itself, and while there is a bit of a learning curve, it’s well worth taking the time to get familiar with everything. The battery life has been fantastic, the health insights have been incredibly useful, and I can already tell this watch is going to be with me for years. Garmin has definitely gained a lifelong customer.
Date published: 2026-08-05
Rated 5 out of
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Canyon Road from
Best watch ever
Extremely pleased with this purchase. It does more than I had expected.
Date published: 2026-08-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ren1 from
Happy with My Venu
This is my fourth garmin watch. It’s is by far the most capable and the easiest to operative. I love all the features.
Date published: 2026-07-31
Rated 5 out of
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Mriesen from
The venu 4 provides the running statistics I wanted but also doesn’t look super sporty or clunky making it a watch I wear everyday with everything. I bought my first garmin when I was 19 (now 35) I’ve never had a bad product yet
Date published: 2026-07-29
Rated 5 out of
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ErikaVW from
Aesthetic Workout Watch
I love it! Upgraded from the Garmin Forerunner 195 to the Venu 4. Nothing wrong with the Forerunner, just wanted a more aesthetic watch.
Date published: 2026-07-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jess Eliza from
Love my Venu4
I've had my watch for not quite a month yet and I love it. The activity options seem endless. Even the extra things like being able to track the moon phases is cool. I do a lot of stuff in the woods so the compass is really helpful. I was actually looking for a watch for work but wanted something with a little more spunk and this one is it! The battery life is really what sold me though with how long it lasts.
Date published: 2026-07-26
Rated 5 out of
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Kgray from
Definitely purchase
I love this watch. I think everyone should have one
Date published: 2026-07-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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Suzie from
Great features and battery life.
I have had my venu 4 for 2 weeks so far. I upgraded from a venu 2P. The venu 2P was fine and still works great, but I'm very pleased with the upgrade. The silicone band doesn't make my skin break out like the old one. It's easy to navigate. It has many things to try including built in workouts. I surprised myself and was able to do one that required 2 15 minutes sets of keeping my heart rate at 148. I ran 2 miles that day! (Obviously I am a very slow runner!) It's comfortable and nice looking too. It tracks my naps! I still struggle with body battery but that's probably just me. It never gets charged very well. I have cats so they wake me up a lot. I love my new watch.
Date published: 2026-07-23
