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Android Authority
14-06-2025
- Android Authority
The Vivoactive 6 is the best and worst thing to happen to the Garmin Venu series
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I've been testing Garmin's Vivoactive and Venu series for generations, and in the past, each line clearly catered to distinct user needs. The Vivoactive line was my go-to recommendation for budget-conscious athletes. The Venu stood as Garmin's best option for a rounded smartwatch experience. With the release of the Garmin Vivoactive 6, however, the line between the two series feels blurrier than ever, and for the first time, I'm struggling to distinguish between them clearly. Would you prefer Garmin's Vivoactive 6 or Venu 3? 0 votes Garmin Vivoactive 6 NaN % Garmin Venu 3 NaN % Neither NaN % Halfway through testing the Vivoactive 6, I realized that the differences between it and the Venu 3 are far less clear than I expected. The two watches each boast an AMOLED display and utilize predictably similar design language. Both feature sleek, lightweight polymer builds, comfortable, quick-release silicone straps, and 5ATM water resistance. I wear either one without a second thought about durability or comfort. The Vivoactive 6 is smaller and lighter, with an aluminum bezel instead of a stainless steel one, but I still find it a relatively elegant accessory, just like the Venu 3. Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Under the hood, both watches deliver over a week of battery life, so I'm never left stranded with a dead device, along with music storage, NFC support, and access to Garmin's Connect IQ app store. On top of that, they share nearly identical core health and fitness tracking features. The Venu 3 does include a newer heart rate sensor and a barometric altimeter, but in my testing, both devices proved remarkably accurate compared to my chest strap. Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority On both devices, users will find advanced sleep tracking, SpO2 monitoring, robust fitness tracking toolkits, and highly reliable built-in GPS. Each also offers Garmin's full suite of safety and tracking features, Find My Phone and Watch, sleep coach and nap detection, and Garmin-specific favorites like Body Battery and Morning Report. In short, both cover all the bases. Garmin is closing the gap between Vivoactive and Venu lineups, leaving shoppers with less differentiation. This overlap raises concerns about product line differentiation and, for me, serves as a knock against the Venu line. The Vivoactive 6 is priced much lower at $299 but includes a variety of features that were once exclusive to the Venu series. The Venu 3, meanwhile, asks shoppers to drop $499. That's a hard sell when the Vivoactive 6 provides a comparable experience at a more accessible price point. The cheaper device also packs in a few training-specific tools not found on the Venu, like extra sport modes, route and course tracking, Smart Wake, and daily suggested walking workouts. Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Of course, that isn't to say the Vivoactive 6 has everything shoppers may like about the Venu. I was most disappointed to see the ECG app is still missing from the Vivoactive 6 (due to the older heart rate sensor). There's also the extra button, metallic detailing, and microphone/speaker package for voice assistance and Bluetooth phone call support. Yet surely those differences don't equate to a $200 markup, do they? Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The positive spin is that the Vivoactive 6's feature set and proximity to the Venu 3's offerings could spark evolution for the Venu series. To maintain the line's premium status, Garmin needs to reposition the lineup as a true smartwatch. I, for one, would love to see LTE support and expanded third-party app integrations. This would make the Venu series more competitive with devices like the Pixel Watch 3 or Apple Watch. My hope is that the Venu line will expand its smart features to maintain its premium status. All in all, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 and Venu 3 are both great watches, but the line between them is getting blurry. As the Vivoactive keeps leveling up, the Venu has to evolve too, not just in price, but in purpose. Garmin doesn't need to scrap either lineup. The company just needs to give shoppers clearer reasons to choose one over the other.
Phone Arena
04-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Premium Garmin Venu 3 with 14-day battery life gets hefty discount on Amazon
Garmin makes some of the best multisport watches out there, but not everyone is a runner or an outdoor aficionado. Some people want a sleek timepiece that can track their health and gym workouts while also doubling as a fashion accessory that complements their outfits. That is why Garmin's Venu series offers exactly that—a stylish smartwatch backed by Garmin's precise health tracking that pairs well with both casual attire and an expensive suit. $100 off (22%) The feature-packed Garmin Venu 3 is now $100 off on Amazon, bringing the price down to just under $350. It sports a vibrant AMOLED touchscreen, offers up to 14 days of battery life, and even lets you make and take phone calls right from your wrist. It's a solid deal—act fast and grab one now! Buy at Amazon If you're currently in the market for a smartwatch like this, you'll be pleased to know that Amazon has a great deal on the premium Garmin Venu 3 right now. It knocks $100 off its price, bringing it down to just under $350. The deal has been available for a few weeks, and while there's no indication that it will expire soon, we still encourage you to act fast. The Venu 3 is the perfect choice if you want a feature-rich smartwatch but don't vibe with the Galaxy Watch 7 or the Pixel Watch starters, it rocks an AMOLED touchscreen display, allowing for faster and easier navigation through the plethora of features this bad boy offers. After all, it may not be a runner's smartwatch, but it's still a Garmin wearable, equipped with body battery energy monitoring, ECG, and skin temperature sensing. Additionally, you'll find functionalities like Sleep Coach, a jet lag adviser, and Garmin Coach, which offers training plans that adapt to you. You'll also be able to make and take phone calls directly from your wrist. Yep! You read that right! Garmin's answer to the Galaxy Watch 7 boasts a built-in speaker and mic, which are rare features in Garmin's wearables. On top of that, it supports Garmin Pay for contactless payments and the Connect IQ store, where you can find various apps and watch faces to customize your timepiece. But the biggest selling point of the Venu 3 is undoubtedly its battery life. Whereas the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Apple Watch Series 10 offer about a day to a day and a half of usage on a single charge, this puppy leaves them in the dust with its battery life of up to 14 days on a single charge in smartwatch mode. So, yeah! The Garmin Venu 3 is definitely worth grabbing at $100 off on Amazon. Don't wait—get one now while the offer lasts!
Business Mayor
26-05-2025
- Business Mayor
Your Garmin watch just got a big free update – here's what's new
Though the Apple Watch may still rule the smartwatch roost when it comes to public consciousness and bestseller charts, those who prioritise fitness and health in a wearable gadget may well have a Garmin smartwatch strapped to their wrists. Garmin watches come in several different price points with features aimed at runners, hikers, cyclists, golfers, triathletes and more, and the company has just announced a huge software update that's being pushed out to several smartwatches that could benefit you. Rolling out now to all compatible devices, the notably large update brings some key new tools to several modules including the Fenix 8, Instinct 3, Lily 2, Venu 3 and multiple Forerunner and Active watches. You can see the full list of updates and respective Garmin watches here. The update coincides with the release of the new Forerunner 570 and 970 watches, as well as the recent Vivoactive 6. All three of these watches include an Expanded Morning Report, an update to the excellent overview Garmin watches can give you at the start of your day. The Forerunners also have three new tracking features at launch: breathing variations, rucking activity and pack weight. These can record shifts in your breathing patterns, more accurate tracking of load-carrying exercises and the ability to enter your pack weight when training or trekking for more accurate VO2 max estimates. But you don't need a new Garmin to get these tools. Breathing variations are coming to most existing Garmin watches, while Instinct and Fenix models are getting the rucking and pack weight updates. Granular tools like this highlight how Garmin really does cater to more specialist training needs than the average Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch. The free update, which can be downloaded via the Garmin app for iPhone or Android and pushed to your watch, could also bring a passcode option to your watch, as well as a stage timer and also premium golf features, though some of these require a Garmin Golf Membership. Garmin also said it had introduced its new Garmin Trails feature, though this is locked behind a paywall for Connect+ subscribers. It's good to see these updates aren't just for the newest Garmins, too. Older models such as the Forerunner 165 are seeing some new features, as are the Vivoactive 5, though there's not much luck beyond that. Apple, Samsung and Google can be better at bringing the newest updates to the oldest watches, but then again, they lack many of the specialist tracking smarts of most Garmin products. READ SOURCE
Stuff.tv
22-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
This free Garmin update makes your old fitness watch even better
If you're an avid pavement pounder and own one of the top running watches, you've probably got a Garmin. Or at least you have at some point, thanks to the brand's stellar reputation. And if you've got an old Garmin watch laying about, it's about to get even better. Those who own a Garmin Fenix 8, Forerunner, Instinct 3, Lily 2 Active, or Venu 3 are about to get a bunch of extra features thanks to a free software update. And these new features are actually useful, not just the usual fluff you see. Read more: Best Garmin watch in 2025 reviewed and rated There's a new Breathing Variations feature that uses Pulse Ox to give a better idea of your sleep health. It doesn't just tell you that you snored through the night – it gives a proper look at your overnight oxygen levels and how they shift as you snooze. Security gets a nudge too, with a passcode and wrist detection now available. You also get Rucking Activity and Pack Weight, which are for the avid hikers among us. These features let you manually input the weight you're lugging around, so your stats don't get skewed and your VO2 max doesn't look like you've suddenly aged ten years after a weekend in the hills. Meanwhile, if you've somehow managed to squeeze golf into your schedule, the Venu 3 now gives access to Garmin's premium golf features. CourseView maps, PlaysLike distance and Green Contours are now a few taps away – assuming you've shelled out for the Garmin Golf Membership. That subscription sets you back £8.99/month or £89.99/year. And for those who regularly go out for walks or hikes, you get to enjoy a Garmin Trails upgrade. You can now filter trails by terrain, dog-friendliness, and even whether there's a waterfall nearby. It's like Tinder for hikers, just with less chance of heartbreak and more chance of mud. These updates have started rolling out already, and are completely free. Just sync your fitness watch with Garmin Connect or use Garmin Express, and you're good to go.
Tom's Guide
22-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Mega Garmin Memorial Day sale is live — 5 deals on sports watches I'd shop now
Garmin has long made a habit of offering big discounts in its spring sale, but this year might be the best array of deals yet, with some of the newest and best Garmin watches being heavily reduced. Ahead of Memorial Day you can save big on the all-conquering Garmin Fenix 8, which is substantially-reduced for the first time since it launched in August last year, or pick up more affordable devices like the Garmin Forerunner 265 and Venu 3 at their lowest ever prices. I've tested most of the Garmin watches launched in the past five years and have scoured the sale for what I think are the five best deals to consider in the sales, whether you need a rugged adventure watch or a sleek smartwatch. The new Garmin Forerunner 570 now supersedes the Forerunner 265 in the Garmin range and has a bigger, brighter screen plus a mic and speaker, but the Forerunner 265 is $200 cheaper thanks to this deal and matches the Forerunner 570 well on sports tracking features. I ran a half marathon wearing both the 570 and 265 recently, and there's still a lot to like about the Forerunner 265 as a lightweight, attractive AMOLED sports watch. This discount on the Garmin Venu 3 equals the lowest price it's ever gone for, with both the standard Venu 3 and smaller Venu 3S reduced by $100 at multiple retailers. It's a sleek AMOLED smartwatch with features like NFC payments and music storage on top of Garmin's reliably excellent sports tracking. This is the first time the Garmin Instinct 3 has been widely-discounted, and all the watches in the range are reduced by $50. My pick would be the Instinct 3 AMOLED thanks to its bright screen, but if you value battery life above all then opting for the Instinct 3 Solar is the better call since it can last indefinitely on a charge in sunny conditions. The Garmin Forerunner 970 has just launched, meaning now's the time to look for discounts on its predecessor the Garmin Forerunner 965, and this $100 saving doesn't disappoint. The Forerunner 965 is an incredible AMOLED sports watch with offline maps and a wealth of sports tracking and training analysis features all packed into a lightweight design. The Forerunner 970 has a brighter screen and some new features like a built-in flashlight, but will set you back $749 right now. The Fenix 8 is the top dog in Garmin's smartwatch range, and a watch I've used to run two marathons this year myself. The Garmin Fenix 8 only came out last August so to see the entire range reduced by $200 is remarkable. I've used the Fenix 8 47mm and Fenix 8 51mm watches myself, and prefer the smaller watch for comfort, but you do get a lot more battery life by opting for a 51mm device. I prefer the AMOLED screen, but the Garmin Fenix 8 Solar is also reduced and offers incredible battery life.
