🗓 Released Sep 22, 2025
⌛509 days estimated until next model(237 of 746 days through last cycle)
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neutralEarly in cycle — good trade-in value expected
SmartwatchiOS & Android
Garmin Venu
🔋 12 day battery📍 GPS🖥 Always-on
$549
Starting Price
42g
Case Weight
5ATM
Water Resistance
12d
Battery Life
ℹ️ Optional Subscription
Garmin Connect+ — $70/yr1-month free trial
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Neutral — Black Friday 2025 — Garmin Venu 4 launched just weeks prior; modest $40–$60 off possible at Best Buy or Amazon.
Good deal — Post-holiday 2025 clearance — Garmin Venu 4 prices ease as retailers clear holiday stock.
Good deal — Prime Day 2026 — Garmin Venu 4 at roughly 9 months old; $60–$90 off expected at Amazon and Best Buy.
Great deal — Black Friday 2026 — best recurring Garmin deal window; 20–25% off Venu 4 expected as a successor approaches.
Good deal — Post-holiday 2026 clearance — further discounts on Garmin Venu 4 as its cycle approaches completion.
Upcoming sale windows — Prime Day, Black Friday & post-holiday deals (hover for details)
❤️Health Sensors
ECGElectrocardiogram — can detect irregular heart rhythms (AFib)
Heart RateContinuous or on-demand pulse tracking
SpO2Blood oxygen saturation, tracked during sleep
HRVHeart rate variability — used for stress & recovery scores
Stress TrackingEstimates stress levels from HRV and other physiological signals
Body BatteryGarmin's energy reserve score — how much fuel you have left in the tank
Skin TemperatureDetects overnight changes linked to illness or cycle tracking
Nap DetectionAutomatically detects and logs short sleep periods during the day
💡About the Garmin Venu
🎯 Who is this for?
Users who want Garmin's best health analytics and sports tracking on a stylish AMOLED watch for everyday wear. Works equally well for Android and iPhone. The Venu 4 adds ECG and a flashlight to the formula — ideal for anyone who wants a capable lifestyle watch with genuine health monitoring depth.
Key strengths
- ECG and Garmin Body Battery
The Venu 4 adds on-demand ECG (a first for the Venu line) alongside Garmin's signature Body Battery energy score — combining health monitoring and daily readiness in one watch.
- Built-in flashlight and speaker
A white/red LED flashlight and a speaker/microphone for hands-free calling — practical features that set the Venu 4 apart from the Venu 3.
- Multi-band GPS, 12-day battery
SatIQ multi-band GPS for precise tracking in cities and trails, with up to 12 days of battery life in the 45mm model — significantly more than any comparable smartwatch.
The Garmin Venu 4, released September 2025, is Garmin's most capable lifestyle smartwatch — adding ECG, a built-in LED flashlight, speaker and microphone for calls, and the Elevate Gen 5 heart rate sensor. Available in 41mm (10 days) and 45mm (12 days) with a bright AMOLED always-on display, multi-band GPS, and the full Garmin health analytics suite starting at $549.
❓FAQs
What is new in the Garmin Venu 4 vs Venu 3?
Venu 4 adds ECG, a built-in LED flashlight, a speaker and microphone for hands-free calls, multi-band GPS, and the newer Elevate Gen 5 heart rate sensor. Battery life is similar, but the Venu 4 starts at $549 vs $399 for the Venu 3.
Does Garmin Venu 4 work with iPhone?
Yes, Garmin Venu 4 pairs fully with both iPhone and Android via the Garmin Connect app. All health features, notifications, and music storage work on both platforms.
How does Garmin Venu 4 compare to Amazfit Balance 2?
Amazfit Balance 2 has longer battery (21 days vs 12 days), offline maps, and costs $280 less. Garmin Venu 4 has deeper analytics (Body Battery, Training Readiness), ECG, and Garmin's broader sports ecosystem. For Garmin analytics, choose Venu 4; for battery and value, Amazfit Balance 2.
Does Garmin Venu 4 support third-party apps?
Yes — Garmin Connect IQ store offers hundreds of apps, watch faces, and data fields. Popular apps include Strava, Spotify, weather tools, and custom sport modes, though the ecosystem is smaller than Wear OS.
Can Garmin Venu 4 make phone calls?
Yes — Venu 4 has a built-in speaker and microphone, letting you take Bluetooth calls directly from your wrist. It also supports voice assistant access and voice responses to messages.