Meet the Garmin Venu® X1 — a GPS smartwatch with big screen energy.
With its massive 2” AMOLED display and ultra-thin profile, the Venu X1 makes premium health, fitness, and smart features feel effortless. It’s built with a sapphire lens and titanium case for durability, yet light enough for everyday wear. Whether you're hitting the gym, tracking sleep, managing stress, or just vibing with smart notifications, this is the ultimate all-day, every-day wearable.
Key Features:
Display & Design
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2.0″ AMOLED touchscreen (square)
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448 × 486 resolution
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Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens
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Ultra-slim profile: 7.9 mm thin case
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Case size: 46 x 41 mm
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Lightweight design: ~34–41 grams
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Titanium caseback and fiber-reinforced polymer bezel
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Comfortable nylon ComfortFit band
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Always-on display option
Battery Life
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Smartwatch mode: Up to 8 days
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GPS mode: Up to 16 hours
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Battery Saver mode: Up to 11 days
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GPS with music: Up to 7 hours
Sensors & Positioning
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GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou (multi-satellite support)
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Barometric altimeter
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Compass
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Gyroscope
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Accelerometer
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Ambient light sensor
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Thermometer
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Elevate Gen5 optical heart rate sensor
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Pulse Ox sensor (blood oxygen)
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HRV status and Body Battery™ energy monitoring
Health & Fitness Features
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Advanced sleep tracking with sleep score
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Stress tracking with guided breathing
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24/7 heart rate monitoring
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Menstrual cycle and pregnancy tracking
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Training Readiness, Training Status
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Hill Score and Endurance Score
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Garmin Coach adaptive training plans
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Over 100 built-in sport profiles (indoor & outdoor)
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Step counter, floors climbed, calories burned, intensity minutes
Navigation & Maps
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Built-in topographic and street maps
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Downloadable satellite imagery and ski resort maps (with subscription)
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Turn-by-turn navigation
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On-device course creation
Smart Features
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Make and receive phone calls directly from your watch
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Voice assistant support (via paired smartphone)
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Smart notifications (texts, calls, calendar, apps)
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On-watch keyboard (Android & Garmin Messenger app)
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Voice commands for hands-free control
Entertainment & Storage
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32 GB internal storage
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Offline music support (Spotify, Amazon Music, etc.)
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Connect Bluetooth headphones directly to watch
Payments & Utilities
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Garmin Pay™ contactless payments
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Built-in LED flashlight (white and red modes)
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Safety & tracking features (incident detection, live location sharing)
Customization & Apps
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Download watch faces, widgets, and apps via Connect IQ™ Store
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Create custom watch faces with Face It® app
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Customize display layout and text size
Durability & Build
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Water-rated to 5 ATM (safe for swimming, not diving)
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Operates from –4°F to 113°F (–20°C to 45°C)
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Rugged yet sleek design for everyday wear
Garmin Venu X1 vs Venu 4 vs Venu 3 — Quick Comparison
| Feature | Garmin Venu X1 | Garmin Venu 4 | Garmin Venu 3 |
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| Design & Build | Square-faced, sleek, titanium case & sapphire lens | Circular, full metal case & Gorilla Glass | Circular, polymer body with metal bezel |
| Display | 2.0” AMOLED, ~2,000 nits | 1.2” or 1.4” AMOLED, ~2,000 nits | 1.2” or 1.4” AMOLED |
| GPS Accuracy | Standard GNSS (no multi-band) | Multi-band GNSS + SatIQ (better accuracy) | Standard GNSS |
| Heart & Health Sensors | Elevate v5 — HR, SpO2, skin temp | Elevate v5 — plus ECG support | Elevate v5 — plus ECG support |
| Battery Life (Smartwatch) | Up to ~8 days (typical) | Up to ~10–12 days | Up to ~14 days |
| Battery Life (GPS) | Shorter than others | Mid-range | Longest |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes | No |
| ECG (Atrial Fibrillation) | ❌ No | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Training Tools | Maps & navigation focus | Advanced training metrics & triathlon tools | Solid fitness + workout insights |
| Software & UI | Garmin OS, smartphone-style | Garmin’s newest UI, Lifestyle Logging | Older but capable Garmin UI |
| Best For | Big, bright display + comfort | Balanced fitness and smart features | Long battery + good value |
Key Differences Explained
Garmin Venu X1 – Premium display & comfortable design
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Largest display of the group (2.0″), in a very slim, light frame.
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Excellent for visibility and everyday smartwatch features.
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Titanium build with sapphire crystal (more premium).
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Lacks ECG and multi-band GPS but adds offline maps and advanced visuals.
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Slightly shorter battery life than Venu 3/4.
Garmin Venu 4 – Best all-around choice
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Newest generation with multi-band GPS (better accuracy).
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Adds advanced metrics (Training Readiness, altitude/heat acclimation, Lifestyle Logging).
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Includes ECG support (heart health monitoring).
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LED flashlight built in.
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Slightly shorter battery than Venu 3 but more features.
Garmin Venu 3 – Best battery life & value
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Longest battery life of the three.
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Reliable fitness and health tracking with ECG.
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Does not have some newer features (e.g., multi-band GPS, new training tools).
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Still a great value if you want longevity and standard Garmin capabilities.