Garmin

Garmin Venu 4

The Garmin Venu 4 lands as a solid mid-range smartwatche, built around Garmin OS.

65/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
Garmin OSAMOLEDiPhone and Android smartphonesstainless steeltrue
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Why we rate it

  • Always-on display
  • Touchscreen
  • Heart rate
  • Above-average sport modes
  • No blood pressure
  • No cellular (lte/5g)
Score profile

Where the Garmin Venu 4 wins and loses

Scored against the smartwatches class
DisplayHealthFitnessDesignConnectivityPlatform868671788686
Display
86
Health
86
Fitness
71
Design
78
Connectivity
86
Platform
86
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Panel typeAMOLED
Always-on displayYes
TouchscreenYes

Health

Heart rateYes
ECGYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Sleep trackingYes
Sleep stagesYes
Body / skin temperatureYes
Stress trackingYes
Fall detectionYes
HRVYes

Fitness

Sport modes80
Built-in GPSYes

Design

Case diameter45 mm
Case materialstainless steel
Water resistance50
SpeakerYes
MicrophoneYes

Connectivity

NFC / contactless paymentYes

Platform

OSGarmin OS
Compatible withiPhone and Android smartphones
Voice assistanttrue
On-watch music2 GB

More specs

Size41 mm

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Who it's for

Is the Garmin Venu 4 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable smartwatche for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need blood pressure, in which case a higher-tier smartwatche is the better call.

Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Garmin Venu 4 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 65/100 against other smartwatches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the Garmin Venu 4?

Its always-on display stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Garmin fēnix 8?

The Garmin fēnix 8 scores 66/100 versus this one at 65/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.