Smartwatches · Ranked #19 of 34 · Best slim big-screen Garmin

Garmin Venu X1

82
Well liked
Average of 6 professional reviews
4 of 6 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 71–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 81.8 · 5 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 84

Garmin Venu X1Image: Garmin

6 professional reviewers tested the Garmin Venu X1, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: display and design. Most common complaint: battery life.

Reviewed by TechRadar, Tech Advisor, Android Central and 3 more

The catch: Battery life is short for a Garmin, and it is pricey.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2025

    Garmin's most innovative watch in years and a real Apple Watch Ultra alternative for Android users.

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  2. 90
    Tech AdvisorHands-on review · 2025

    A modern, slim fitness smartwatch that rivals the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a big display and excellent tracking.

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  3. 80
    Android CentralHands-on review · 2025

    A very comfortable watch with a gorgeous huge display, but its high price and mediocre battery make it a niche pick.

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  4. 80
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025

    Grew on the reviewer as a real alternative to the Forerunner 970 and Fenix 8 for those who prefer a large thin display.

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  5. 80
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A strong addition with a big screen and most of Garmin's best features, and the best Apple Watch Ultra alternative for Android users.

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  6. 71est.
    WareableNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    Garmin's best-looking and most comfortable smartwatch, but short battery life and the missing multi-band GPS and ECG make it a compromised and pricey choice.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Display6 of 6
Design3 of 6
Health tracking2 of 6

What critics dislike most

Battery life5 of 6

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Common questions

Is the Garmin Venu X1 worth it?

Critics are divided: 4 of 6 recommend it. Battery life is short for a Garmin, and it is pricey.

Do critics agree about the Garmin Venu X1?

Broad agreement: scores range from 71 (Wareable) to 90 (TechRadar), a spread of 19 points across 6 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Garmin Venu X1?

Battery life (5 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Garmin Venu X1?

The Coros Nomad (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.