Tech Advisor90
A modern, slim fitness smartwatch that rivals the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a big display and excellent tracking.
Garmin Venu X1
5 expert reviews#13 of 23 smartwatches
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Best slim big-screen Garmin
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Garmin Venu X1, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: display and design. Most common complaint: battery life.
Reviewed by Tech Advisor, TechRadar, Android Central and 2 more
The catch: Battery life is short for a Garmin, and it is pricey.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 90All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Garmin Venu X1?
TechRadar90
Garmin's most innovative watch in years and a real Apple Watch Ultra alternative for Android users.
Android Central80
A very comfortable watch with a gorgeous huge display, but its high price and mediocre battery make it a niche pick.
Tom's Guide80
Grew on the reviewer as a real alternative to the Forerunner 970 and Fenix 8 for those who prefer a large thin display.
Trusted Reviews80
A strong addition with a big screen and most of Garmin's best features, and the best Apple Watch Ultra alternative for Android users.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Display5 of 5
Design3 of 5
What critics dislike most
Battery life5 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Garmin Venu X1 worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 5 recommend it. Battery life is short for a Garmin, and it is pricey.
Do critics agree about the Garmin Venu X1?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Android Central) to 90 (Tech Advisor), a spread of 10 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Garmin Venu X1?
Battery life (5 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Garmin Venu X1?
The Apple Watch Series 11 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.