Designed with a bright, colorful display, get a more complete picture of your health, thanks to battery life of up to 14 days in smartwatch mode
Body Battery™ energy monitoring helps you understand when you’re charged up or need to rest with even more personalized insights based on sleep, naps, stress levels, workouts and more
Get a sleep score and personalized sleep coaching for how much sleep you need — and get tips on how to improve plus key metrics such as HRV status to better understand your health (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
Find new ways to keep your body moving with more than 30 built-in indoor and GPS sports apps, including walking, running, cycling, HIIT, swimming, golf and more
Enjoy the convenience of making and taking phone calls from your wrist — even use your smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages and more (when paired with your compatible iPhone® or Android™ smartphone); plus, you can respond to texts via voice, or Android users can text directly from the smartwatch
Wheelchair mode tracks pushes — rather than steps — and includes push and handcycle activities with preloaded workouts, animated workouts for strength, cardio, HIIT, Pilates and yoga, challenges specific to wheelchair users and more (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
Automatic nap detection and nap logging track your nap length during the day, providing personalized insights on how it affects your Body Battery™ energy monitoring and more (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
Know your body better with extensive health monitoring features, including wrist-based heart rate, morning report, fitness age, stress tracking, menstrual cycle and pregnancy tracking, meditation and more (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked)
Take on any fitness journey with advanced training features such as workout benefit — which helps you understand how each workout affects your body — and recovery time to know how long your body needs to recover and more
Use preloaded workouts with exercise animations that include cardio, yoga, strength, HIIT and Pilates; create your own in the Garmin Connect™ smartphone app, or try Garmin Coach free adaptive training plans to help you prepare for your next running challenge
Download your favorite music to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (premium subscription required), and connect with your wireless headphones for phone-free listening
Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay™ contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network) let you pay for purchases on the go and breeze through select transit systems
Safety and tracking features include incident detection (during select outdoor activities) and Assistance, both of which can call or send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your smartphone; requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
Sync the Venu® 3 smartwatch with the Garmin Connect™ smartphone app, and get more details on your health and fitness data plus personalized insights and more
Description
Know the real you with the Venu® 3 smartwatch, the ultimate on-wrist coach designed to support your goals — whatever they may be. Featuring a bright, colorful display and up to 14 days of battery life, this GPS smartwatch is purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. Body Battery™ energy monitoring helps you keep your energy levels in check with personalized insights based on sleep, naps, stress, workouts and more. Improve the quality of your sleep with personalized sleep coaching and nap detection plus even more details such as HRV status (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). During the day, switch up your activities with animated workouts and more than 30 built-in sports apps — including for active wheelchair users — plus advanced training features to keep you going strong. With its built-in speaker and microphone, the Venu 3 smartwatch makes it easy to make and take calls right from your wrist when paired to your smartphone — and even reply to texts by using your phone’s voice assistant. Plus, enjoy connectivity features such as music storage, Garmin Pay™ contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network) and more.
Features: White (band)
Weight: 1.6 Ounces
Product Model: Garmin Venu
Water Resistance: Water-Resistant
Electronics Condition: New
Electronics Features: Compass, Accelerometer, Rechargeable, Built-In GPS, Mobile Payment Technology, Makes and Receives Calls and Texts When Paired with Compatible Device, Smartphone Compatible, Alarm Notifications, Music Capabilities, App Notifications, Built-In Speaker, Built-In Microphone, Gyroscope, Touchscreen Display, Customizable Watch Faces
Connection Type: USB-C
Material: Watch Band: Silicone
Includes: User Manual, Charging Cable
Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 89442207
UPC: 753759314736
Item Number (DPCI): 057-03-2925
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 4.68 inches length x 3.54 inches width x 2.87 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.34 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii
Return details
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This item must be returned within 30 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Q: Can you see/ answer back texts and answer/make or make calls 📞
submitted by Jess - 2 years ago
A: Hi Jess, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Venu 3 Black and Slate
Yes, According to the manufacturer's website, this smartwatch supports voice calling and voice text messaging.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJustin - 2 years ago
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A: Yes you can. Yes you can
submitted byFroughphsyboi64 - 1 year ago
A: Enjoy the convenience of making and taking phone calls from your wrist — even use your smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages and more (when paired with your compatible iPhone® or Android™ smartphone); plus, you can respond to texts via voice, or Android users can text directly from the smartwatch
submitted byPSTLPTE - 2 years ago
Q: Is this 41mm or 45mm?
submitted by kp0261 - 2 years ago
A: Hi kp0261, thanks for reaching out about the Garmin Venu 3 Whitestone and Passivated.
This version has the 1.4 Inch diameter/45mm screen.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJustin - 2 years ago
Target expert support
A: The Venu 3 is 45MM and the Venu 3S is 41 MM.
submitted byGarminProductExpert - 2 years ago
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Q: Does it give heart rate and Afib readings
submitted by Dar - 17 days ago
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Venu 3
Yes, the Garmin Venu 3 provides 24/7 heart rate monitoring. It also includes an ECG app that can check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) when used on supported devices and in supported regions.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMike - 17 days ago
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Q: Does it come with a band?
submitted by Tessey - 3 months ago
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about the Garmin Venu 3
Yes, the Garmin Venu 3 does come with a band.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day between 7 am and 11 pm CST.
submitted byRena - 3 months ago
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Q: How big is the screen
submitted by Devin - 5 months ago
A: Hi, thank you for reaching out about Garmin Venu 3.
The Garmin Venu 3 features a 1.4-inch (35.4 mm) AMOLED display. It is housed in a 45mm case, making it the larger of the two Venu 3 series models. The screen has a high resolution of 454x454 pixels and features an optional always-on mode, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 5 months ago
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Q: Is the Garmin waterproof when swimming?
submitted by Cole - 7 months ago
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about the Garmin Venu 3
Yes, the Garmin Venu 3 is fully equipped for swimming.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day between 7 am and 11 pm CST.
submitted byRena - 7 months ago
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Q: Does this watch contain nickle? I am allergic and can no longer wear an Apple Watch because of it. I’ve heard great things about this watch and would love to give it a try.
submitted by Emily12346 - 9 months ago
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Venu 3
This is a much safer option for those with nickel allergies compared to the Apple Watch, but it is not 100% "nickel-free" because it uses stainless steel in one key area.
Here is the Material Breakdown:
-Bezel (The Top Ring): This is made of 316L Stainless Steel. While this is "surgical grade" steel, it typically contains 10–14% nickel. However, the nickel is chemically bound within the metal and generally does not "leach" onto the skin unless you are extremely sensitive.
-Case (The Back and Sides): Unlike the Apple Watch (which has a metal or ceramic back), the Venu 3 has a fiber-reinforced polymer (plastic) case. This means the part of the watch body that touches your skin is almost entirely plastic, which is nickel-free.
-Charging Pins: The four small charging pins on the back are gold-plated, which usually prevents skin contact with any base metals.
-Sensors: The heart rate sensor is covered by glass, which is also safe.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMike - 9 months ago
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Q: Can people allergic to nickel wears the watch?
submitted by Tina - 9 months ago
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Venu 3.
That is a very important question, as nickel allergies are common and can cause significant skin irritation.
The Garmin Venu 3 contains materials that may pose a risk to people with severe nickel allergies.
If you have a known nickel allergy, follow these steps to minimize risk:
Consult Garmin: Contact Garmin Support directly and ask for the specific alloy composition of the Venu 3 bezel for your peace of mind.
Alternative Band: The biggest point of contact is the band. Immediately replace the standard silicone band with a nylon or fabric band that has a plastic (or covered/hypoallergenic) clasp. This prevents contact with any metal in the buckle.
Clear Coating (As a Last Resort): Some users with metal sensitivities apply a clear barrier, like clear nail polish, to the back of the bezel or any exposed metal parts to prevent skin contact.
In summary, the metal components (bezel and buckle) carry a small risk due to their stainless steel content. Switching to a non-metal band is the best way to ensure comfort.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJoe - 9 months ago
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Q: Do I need to have my smartphone nearby to make and receive calls?
submitted by Patty - 9 months ago
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about the Garmin Venu 3
Yes, you do need to have your smartphone nearby to make and receive calls on the Garmin Venu 3. The Garmin Venu 3 uses your phone's cellular connection to handle calls, not its own built-in cellular service (LTE).
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day between 7 am and 11 pm CST.
submitted byRena - 9 months ago
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Q: Can you delete email notifications from the watch? Not just dismiss them but permanently delete the email.
submitted by SunEater - 10 months ago
A: Hi, thank you for reaching out about Garmin Venu 3.
No, you cannot permanently delete emails from your Garmin Venu 3 through the watch itself.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
The Garmin Venu 3 has garnered positive feedback for its impressive health tracking capabilities, stylish design, and long battery life. Guests appreciate its ability to monitor heart rate, sleep, and stress levels, making it a versatile companion for fitness enthusiasts. The watch's intuitive interface and smart notifications enhance daily usability, while its durability and comfort make it suitable for all-day wear. However, some guests have experienced connectivity issues and concerns about the accuracy of certain features.
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 901 reviews
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17 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
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1 September, 2026Verified purchase
Not for Iphones
It’s actually a really cool watch. I think it was intended for android users though. I bought it out of liking the style, but a lot of the features are not available on iPhone. Accessing contacts is one and replying to a text is another. Nowhere in the description did this say it would run into issues with iPhone users. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be the first to deal with this so if it’s an ongoing fact, the least these guys can do is give a heads up so we don’t waste our time and money.
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5 out of 5 stars
28 August, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great smart watch for working out
I've had the Venu3 for a month now and love it. I also have the Fenix 6 but they have very different qualities. I bought the V3 to replace a Fitbit Versa4 and I'm so glad. The V3 tracks everything I do at the gym, whether its aerobics, strength training, treadmill or rowing machine. Plus its tracks my walking with GPS instead of steps (although it does that as well). Looks good and I can wear it swimming as well. I highly recommend it!
BillB17
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5 out of 5 stars
27 August, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Fantastic Health Tracker
Love my Venu 3, I wear it constantly. Upgrade from the Venu 2. Accurately records HR, stress, sleep, body battery, etc.
Travis 179
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5 out of 5 stars
24 August, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
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I am so happy with my Garmin Venu 3. I got it to replace a dying Venu 2 and I hoped it would be a consistent and reliable replacement. IT IS SO MUCH MORE! It has so many more features, and it watches over me in so many new ways. I couldn't be happier with it
The Yooper Man
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5 out of 5 stars
23 August, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great features!
Love all the features. The quick scroll. This is the first watch I've had that I'm able to answer phone calls from even when my phone is not in the same room. My husband says the sound on the receiving side is pretty good too!
DitDat
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2 out of 5 stars
23 August, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great for a while
I got this retirement gift two years ago. I really liked it but it just stopped working. Would not hold a charge then would not even charge at all so I threw it away. Think I might go to an Apple watch.
Joe16
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5 out of 5 stars
11 August, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great Combo Watch/Tracker
Got as a gift a month ago. Great combo of a smart watch and fitness tracker..still learning all the tricks. Watch offers a lot of the $$$
CMax
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1 out of 5 stars
11 August, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
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Every day it’s trying to do an update. I have hard reset it 3 times. Followed all the troubleshooting instructions and it still does it. It doesn’t record my steps, also doesn’t sync to my iPhone all the time.
Mcmullen729
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2 out of 5 stars
9 August, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Connection issues
In the beginning I loved it. It did everything I needed and wanted it to do and then some. In the last few months it won't stay connected to my phone. When it disconnects I have to fight with it to reconnect.
tired and annoyed
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5 out of 5 stars
5 August, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great Watch.
I love this thing. I have been a long time Apple Watch user ever since the first one came out. The Apple Watch for me felt cheap while the price increased as the years went and I got tired of hanging to constantly charge it. With this Venu3, I love everything about it including the battery, the accuracy it gives when I’ve had a stressful day, and especially the morning reports I get. This kicks Apple in the butt. I also love the price point of this too. My only minor complaint is if I’m using my Apple Maps or gos, it dkesnt give me haptic feedback like the ape watch did but that is very minor and doesn’t warrant a star deduction.
Jhhall90
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5 out of 5 stars
2 August, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Venue 3 watch
I am two years into wearing my Venue 3 watch, after researching the Garmin line of watches the Venue 3 fit my needs, very easy to navigate all functions, helping me keep on track with exercises and getting my daily steps count completed, I am extremely satisfied with my Venue 3 watch.
Ojii
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5 out of 5 stars
22 July, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Life saver
My son bought me the Venu3 for my birthday 2 years ago after I had a heart attack. July 1st 2024. This July 1st i was back in the hospital. My watch showed my heart rate would drop to 26bpm. In actuality it was doubling up. I was having an extra heartbeat every three or four beats. I'm doing fine now. I love my watch. I wish I could figure out the golf app...lol!
Bobgbspc
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5 out of 5 stars
15 July, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Functionality and Design Review
Bought this about a month ago after buying a Forerunner 170 and a Venu 3 and returned both. Functionality: I’ve tracked a couple walks and I like how it tracks elevation. The graphs are elegant and insightful. The Garmin app has had no trouble syncing the data so far which is awesome because I ran into that issue in the past with Fitbit. The automatic sleep tracking and nap detection has been pretty spot on in my experience. I like the movement reminders because I have a desk job and it’s nice to be reminded to move my body often. The UI of the buttons and touch screen is very simple and intuitive. Tutorials were helpful and I got the hang of it quickly. Music download does take some time but it’s so nice to not have to take my phone on a walk/run and still be able to listen to my workout playlists while I’m out. Battery lasts pretty long! As advertised it uses about 10% a day - more on days where the face is more active I’m assuming. But it charges quickly when I’m in the shower and I love not having to charge it daily or even every 3 days. It lasts a whole week at least which is great. Design: I love the size of this watch. Doesn’t take up my whole wrist and still has a big enough screen to display everything I want. I downloaded a couple watch faces that I love (Fenix being one of them) and I get everything I need at a glance. The watch strap it comes with is comfortable for daily wear but I did buy some handmade leather straps for more dressy occasions and the charcoal color of the watch goes well with dark brown, light tan, and forest green leather! Love the look of it. I’m really happy with my purchase. I have a relative with the same watch and it’s lasted him a long time so I hope I get to enjoy it for a long time as well!
Megantron
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5 out of 5 stars
13 July, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great Features
Had it for a month now. It was a gift. It replaced my Apple watch and it’s great. Does so much more
Fritz72
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4 out of 5 stars
13 July, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Quality watch ...
Just received the replacement for my venu that had the watchface display go blank. Outside the warranty so cost me the replacement fee. The watch features are very good.
Man with no name
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5 out of 5 stars
9 July, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great Watch, beats the competition
I purchased the watch about three weeks ago and love it. I have owned the Apple watch Ultra and the 11 and I find the garmin very clear, love the roundness, and how effective the battery alone is. The battery to me is awesome, defitnely Garmin has dominated the market on the battery. So many functions, health to me is better than apple. I believe this will be my watch of choice now. I loved it so much, I bought the Vivosmart 6 in about two weeks. Now i alternate and love them both, so By bye Apple / Hello Garmin. I'm Team Garmin now. What will be my next one?
Bigdog1911
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5 out of 5 stars
14 June, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Harv's 3
I upgraded from the 2. Love the 3. Tracks my 75 year old carcass pretty well for many of the things the cardiologist likes to see. BIGGEST COMPLAINT it does not have a Treadmill WALKING setting for us "Old" people who fron knee replacements can not run anymore.
Harv's3
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2 out of 5 stars
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12 June, 2026
Disappointed with long-term reliability
I really enjoyed using the Garmin Venu 3. The health tracking, battery life, smart notifications, and overall feature set are excellent, and it quickly became my favorite smartwatch for balancing fitness tracking with everyday use. Unfortunately, I've now experienced the same display issue twice. My original Venu 3 developed problems with the screen colors and backlight and was replaced by Garmin with a refurbished device. Approximately eight months later, the replacement watch has developed the same issue following a software update. Garmin support has been helpful, but for a premium-priced device, I expected better long-term reliability. I love the functionality of the Venu 3 when it's working properly, but based on my experience, I have concerns about the durability of the display over time. If Garmin addresses these reliability issues, this would easily be a 5-star product. As it stands, I can't fully recommend it without reservation.
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5 out of 5 stars
11 June, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great watch
I recently bought the Venu 3 within the last month or so. I am very happy with it and learning new ways to use it all the time
Jaytheskier
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4 out of 5 stars
10 June, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Perfect
Amazing smartwatch with an amazing battery life! I could say much better than Apple smartwatch!