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Garmin Venu X1 Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£700Screen size:2.00 inchBattery life:8 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Garmin Venu X1 Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 21 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Technical score

30%

8.2

Review score ( 9 · 12)

Review score 30% · 8.2 · based on 21 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 18 more reviews are not scored yet.
▲Better than 84% of smartwatches
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

24%

7.7

Health

21%

9.8

Fitness

16%

5.2

Battery

14%

9.7

Smart features

12%

5.7

Connectivity

9%

9.2

Display & Design

4%

7.7

Hardware

▲Better than 85% of smartwatches
8.2

Review score

Review score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Grades by review (21)
9 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 5
✓ explicit
4

8.9%

8.0

tomsguide.com

8.9%

8.0

t3.com

7.1%

9.0

golfmagic.com

7.1%

8.0

androidcentral.com

≈ estimated
1

7.1%

9.0

wearablexp.com

Video reviews 4

3.6%

10

At Home with Lucas

3.6%

8.0

Alex | Tech Space

3.6%

5.0

ShortCircuit

3.6%

5.0

The Quantified Scientist

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 76% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Garmin Venu X1

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components:

24%

7.7

Health

21%

9.8

Fitness

16%

5.2

Battery

14%

9.7

Smart features

12%

5.7

Connectivity

9%

9.2

Display & Design

4%

7.7

Hardware

7.9
Review score
Review score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Grades by review (21)
9 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 5
✓ explicit
4

8.9%

8.0

tomsguide.com

8.9%

8.0

t3.com

7.1%

9.0

golfmagic.com

7.1%

8.0

androidcentral.com

≈ estimated
1

7.1%

9.0

wearablexp.com

Video reviews 4

3.6%

10

At Home with Lucas

3.6%

8.0

Alex | Tech Space

3.6%

5.0

ShortCircuit

3.6%

5.0

The Quantified Scientist

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
Garmin Venu X1 has a popularity of 6.8 points, which is higher than 55.8% of smartwatches.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

6.8

Price

7.6
Brand name
Garmin
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
▲ Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
ECG
no
ECG
no
▼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
▲ Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
▲ Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
▲ Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
▲ Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
8 days
Battery life
8 days
▲ Better than 57% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 8 days which is longer than that of 56.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.7% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
16 h
Battery life in training mode
16 h
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 16 h in training mode which is shorter than 53% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.5% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
218 mAh
Battery power
218 mAh
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 218 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 82.7% of smartwatches.
Charge time
105 min
Charge time
105 min
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 105 min which is faster than 59.6% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 2.3% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Garmin OS
Operating system
Garmin OS
▲ Better than 71% of models
This smartwatch runs Garmin OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 71.1% of smartwatches and the same as that in 7.7% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
▲ Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
▲ Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
▲ Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
▼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
no
GPS
no
▼ Worse than 56% of models
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 56.2% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
▲ Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
▲ Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
2 inch
Screen size
2 inch
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 2 inch which is larger than the screens of 97.5% of smartwatches and equal to those of 0.5% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
▲ Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
448x 486
Resolution
448x 486
▲ Better than 79% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 448x486 which is higher than that of 78.9% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
330 ppi
Pixel density
330 ppi
▲ Better than 56% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 330 ppi which is higher than that of 56.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.2% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
2000 nits
Display brightness
2000 nits
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 2000 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 88.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5.9% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 32 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 84.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 13.4% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Garmin Venu X1 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
    Requires paired phone/network and/or specific activities for automatic alerts.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    sapphire
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Garmin OS
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    paired phone required
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    Food logging may require a companion or third-party app.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
    Water intake tracking may require manual logging in a companion app or widget.
  • Perspiration monitoring
    Perspiration monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    This smartwatch tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 14.1% of smartwatches track perspiration.
    Perspiration tracking may be estimated from activity data in companion apps.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 610 m higher max altitude
    Maximum altitude
    9,144 m
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <3k m – >9.1k m
    This smartwatch supports a higher maximum altitude than the average smartwatch (9144 m vs 8534 m). The average smartwatch reaches 8534 m.
    Includes conversion from feet to meters.
    9,144 m vs 8,534 m
  • 20 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    100
    Category Benchmark
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (100 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    100 vs 80
  • 15 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    105 min
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (105 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    105 min vs 120 min
  • 1 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    8 days
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 8 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    8 days vs 7 days
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports ANT+
    ANT+ support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This smartwatch supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 11.7% of smartwatches support ANT+.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    sapphire
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • 1,400 nits higher display brightness
    Display brightness
    2000 nits
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (2000 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    2,000 nits vs 600 nits
  • 0.6 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    2.00 inch
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    2.00 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 3.7 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    7.90 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (7.9 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    7.90 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • Better case material
    Case material
    titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This smartwatch uses titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer vs polycarbonate
  • 11 g lighter weight
    Weight
    34.0 g
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (34 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    34.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    448 x 486
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 448x486, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    448x486 vs 352x430
  • 2 mm narrower band
    Width of band
    20.0 mm
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <20 mm – >22 mm
    This smartwatch has a narrower band width than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    20.0 mm vs 22.0 mm
  • 15 °C higher max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    60.0 °C
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a higher maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (60 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    60.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • Better band material
    Band material
    nylon
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    This smartwatch uses nylon for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    nylon vs silicone
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
    Requires paired phone/network and/or specific activities for automatic alerts.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Garmin OS
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    paired phone required
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • 28 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
    This smartwatch offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    32 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2025 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    June 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    0
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 82 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    218 mAh days
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (218 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    218 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 5.38x more expensive
    Garmin Venu X1 is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£700 vs £130).
    £700 vs £130
  • Less practical form
    Form
    rectangular
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • 3.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    16 h
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (16 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    16 h vs 19.25 h
  • 5.38x more expensive
    Garmin Venu X1 is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£700 vs £130).
    £700 vs £130
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 82 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    218 mAh days
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (218 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    218 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 3.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    16 h
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (16 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    16 h vs 19.25 h
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • Less practical form
    Form
    rectangular
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    0
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
ShortCircuit
≈ estimated
31/01/2026
Opinion review · impressions after several weeks of use
Verdict
Garmin Venu X1 is feature-rich and comfortable, but its price is hard to justify over cheaper watches.
10
At Home with Lucas
✓ explicit
18/11/2025
Hands-on review · running, battery and comfort tests
Verdict
Garmin Venu X1 is very comfortable with a solid metal build and is highly recommended to almost anyone.
5.0
The Quantified Scientist
≈ estimated
09/08/2025
In-depth review · data-driven GPS and heart rate tests
Verdict
Garmin Venu X1 is not a bad watch, but its weaker GPS and interface make it hard to recommend over rivals.
8.0
Alex | Tech Space
≈ estimated
23/07/2025
Hands-on review · battery, GPS, app and sensor tests
Verdict
Garmin Venu X1 is a solid choice for Apple Watch users switching to Garmin, though it is pricey and has limited battery life.
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Reviewers love the stunning screen, comfortable fit and training tools, but most say battery life falls short.
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Expert reviews

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trustedreviews.com
02/07/2025
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techradar.com
09/08/2025
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oracleoftime.com
22/09/2025
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outsideonline.com
12/11/2025
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marieclaire.co.uk
26/08/2025
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8.0
tomsguide.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2026
Hands-on test · Running and navigation
Verdict
The Garmin Venu X1 is a sports watch with excellent maps and accurate GPS, but its smart features lag behind watches like the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
8.0
androidcentral.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2026
Side-by-side test · Accuracy and battery
Verdict
The Garmin Venu X1 pairs a large, bright screen with detailed offline maps, suiting people happy to charge it every six to eight days.
global.techradar.com
27/08/2025
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9.0
hrdlpn.nl
≈ estimated
29/01/2026
Running test · Everyday wear
Verdict
The Garmin Venu X1 suits runners and everyday wear, with a thin, light case and a very bright screen, though its battery needs charging every day or two.
letemsvetemapplem.eu
04/07/2025
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Third-party reviews

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What we like about Garmin Venu X1

  • Ultra-sleek and lightweight design (only 8mm thick) makes it extremely comfortable for 24/7 wear and sleep tracking
  • Stunning 2-inch AMOLED display that is bright, vibrant, and ideal for viewing full-color maps
  • Includes a highly practical built-in LED flashlight with multiple brightness levels
  • Premium build quality featuring a titanium caseback and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens
  • Robust suite of fitness and recovery metrics, including Training Readiness, Body Battery, and HRV status
  • Comfortable nylon strap with a secure velcro fastening that prevents chafing

What we don't like about Garmin Venu X1

  • Battery life drops significantly to only 2–3 days when the always-on display is enabled
  • Lacks Multi-Band GPS and SatIQ technology, which may impact accuracy in challenging environments like dense forests or urban canyons
  • The two-button interface relies heavily on the touchscreen, which can be difficult to use with sweaty fingers or in the rain
  • High price point ($799 / £679.99) makes it a tough sell compared to more feature-rich Garmin models or competitors
  • No LTE/cellular connectivity or ECG functionality, despite the premium positioning
  • User interface and software can occasionally experience lag or feel less polished than Apple or Google alternatives

Verdict

The Garmin Venu X1 is an ultra-thin GPS smartwatch featuring an 8mm titanium and polymer case and a vibrant 2.0-inch AMOLED sapphire touchscreen with a 448 x 486 resolution. Its core characteristics include a built-in LED flashlight, speaker and microphone for calls, 32GB of storage, and over 100 sports modes supported by the Elevate Gen 5 heart rate sensor and TopoActive mapping. Main pros are its lightweight 34g design, comprehensive health metrics like Training Readiness and HRV status, and a battery life of up to 8 days in smartwatch mode. Cons include a significant drop in battery life to roughly 2 days with the always-on display enabled, the lack of multi-band GPS and ECG functionality, and a high price point compared to lifestyle-focused competitors.

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