Meet the Garmin Venu X1 — a Garmin multisport watch built for everyday athletes who want crisp visuals, accurate tracking, and easy coaching in one sleek package. From morning runs to evening strength sessions, the Venu X1 keeps pace with your routine and recovers while you do.
The Venu X1 is consistently highlighted as an essential companion for active people because it blends pro-level performance with everyday usability: you get accurate GPS tracking (even under tree cover or in urban environments), robust health metrics (sleep, HRV, recovery readiness), and a bright AMOLED screen that stays visible in both bright sun and dim light. Fans say its multi-day battery saves them from daily charging, and features like Garmin Pay and music storage let them leave their phone behind on runs.
- Vivid AMOLED display with always-on option
- Multi-band GNSS for stronger outdoor accuracy
- Training readiness & recovery insights
- Battery life built for multi-day use
- Contactless pay, music, and smart notifications
AMOLED Clarity You Can Read Anywhere
Bright, high-contrast visuals make stats pop on the move. Quickly glance pace, heart rate, or interval targets without breaking form.
- Always-on option for workouts
- Auto brightness adapts to lighting
- Scratch-resistant lens with rounded edges
Multi-Band GPS for Confident Tracking
City canyons, tree cover, or coastal cliffs — the X1 locks onto more satellites so your pace, distance, and routes stay dependable.
- Dual-frequency GNSS support
- On-device breadcrumb navigation
- Auto-sync to popular fitness apps
Smarter Training, Better Recovery
Daily readiness combines sleep, HRV, and load to suggest how hard to train. Hit your goals faster with fewer setbacks.
- Auto-generated workouts
- Recovery time guidance
- Stress & Body Battery tracking
Multi-Day Battery with Everyday Smarts
Go longer between charges while keeping essentials like music, contactless pay, and safety alerts on your wrist.
- Music storage & phone-free playback
- Garmin Pay™ contactless payments
- Incident detection & LiveTrack
Trusted Gear, Backed by Experts
Garmin is a leader in performance wearables with rigorous quality controls and global support. Your Venu X1 includes the manufacturer’s limited warranty. Bluewater Photo’s team is here with pre-purchase advice, setup help, and post-sale support so you get the most from your watch. When you buy from Bluewater Photo, you get more than just the watch—you benefit from expert advice during setup, verified compatibility with your gear, genuine warranty coverage, and reliable after-sales support, giving you confidence that your multisport investment won’t just look good—it’ll work right for your lifestyle.
Train smarter, recover better, and enjoy every mile with Garmin Venu X1.
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Garmin Venu X1 Specifications & Features
- Garmin Venu X1 (square‑format fitness GPS smartwatch)
- Dimensions: ~41 × 46 × 7.9 mm
- Weight: ~34 g body only; ~40 g with included ComfortFit nylon band Case Material: Fiber‑reinforced polymer with titanium caseback
- Lens: Scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal
- Bands: Quick Release 20 mm compatible; includes ComfortFit nylon band
- Water Rating: 5 ATM (swim-safe to 50 m)
- Operating Temperature: –20 °C to 45 °C;
- USB charging range 0 °C to 45 °C
- Display Type: 2″ full‑color AMOLED touchscreen Resolution: ~448 × 486 px (≈1 304 mm² display area)
- Brightness: Very high (estimated ~2 000 nits), visible in bright light
- Battery & Charging Battery Type: Rechargeable built-in lithium‑ion
- Battery Life Estimates: Smartwatch mode (screen off): up to 8 days Always‑on display enabled: up to 2 days Battery Saver mode: up to 11 days GPS‑only GNSS: up to 16 hours All‑systems GNSS: up to 14 hours All‑systems GNSS with music: ~7 hours
- Charging Method: Proprietary Garmin plug charging cable
Storage & Memory
- Internal Storage: 32 GB for music, maps, history, etc.
- Memory/History Retention: Onboard logs for multiple activity and sensor data sets garmin.com.my
Connectivity & Sensor Suite
- Wireless: Bluetooth (for pairing to smartphone, headphones, external sensors)
- Wi‑Fi (syncing with Garmin Connect) ANT+ support NFC support (Garmin Pay)
- GPS & Positioning: Multi‑GNSS support: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS (all‑systems mode) techradar.com No multi‑band GPS support (single frequency only)
Sensors:
- Garmin Elevate™ Gen 5 wrist-based optical HR sensor
- Pulse Ox sensor (spot-check, all‑day, during sleep)
- HRV status Sleep/coaching
- Body Battery™ energy
- Respiration/breathing variations
- Thermometer
- Barometric altimeter
- Compass
- Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor
Health & Wellness Tracking
- Continuous heart rate tracking, stress metrics, HRV and recovery
- Advanced sleep monitoring with sleep stages, coaching and nap detection
- Morning Report summary: combines sleep, HRV status, training outlook, weather
- Body Battery™ for energy level management
- Pulse Ox and breathing variation tracking for deeper insight into respiratory health
- Hydration tracking and female health (cycle/pregnancy logging) often supported via
Sports & Training Features
- Preloaded with 100+ sports/activity profiles, including running, cycling, swimming, golf, HIIT, strength, skiing, disc golf, hiking, and more
- Advanced training analytics:
- Training Readiness
- Training Status
- Endurance Score
- Hill Score
- VO₂ max estimation
- ClimbPro ascent planner
- Race planning tools (pace and duration projection)
- Running metrics: Impact Load, Running Economy, Step Speed Loss, Race Projection (rolled out post-launch)
- Strava Live Segments support
- Voice Notes creation from wrist
- Cycling Power Guide Garmin Share, Focus Modes, Stamina feature
Navigation & Mapping
- Offline TopoActive maps onboard with route planning and POI search
- Round-trip routing, course creation, and on-device navigation displayed on screen
- Preloaded CourseView golf maps covering over 43,000 golf courses globally
Smartwatch & Connectivity Features
- Built-in speaker and microphone for making/receiving calls from wrist when paired with phone
- Voice assistant support to launch workouts or set timers via paired phone’s assistant
- Onboard music storage, audio playback syncing from services (Spotify, Amazon Music, etc.)
- Garmin Pay™ contactless payments (NFC enabled)
- Smartphone notification mirroring (calls, texts, third-party apps) Safety features: LiveTrack, incident detection (via paired phone)
Additional Technical Specs
- Clock Functions: Time/date, GPS time sync, DST auto-adjust, alarm, stopwatch, timer, sunrise/sunset data
- Wireless Frequency (EU): 2.4 GHz @ 19.7 dBm; 13.56 MHz NFC @ –40 dBm; EU SAR limb value ≈ 0.076 W/kg
What's in the Box
- Venu X1
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Garmin Venu X1
1) What does this do and who is it for?
The Garmin Venu X1 is a versatile smartwatch for active lifestyles, combining fitness tracking, health monitoring, and smart notifications in one durable, water-resistant design.
- Tracks heart rate, steps, sleep, and workouts
- Built-in GPS for outdoor activities
- Water-resistant for swimming
- Smartphone notifications and music controls
2) Will it fit my gear?
It fits most wrists using standard quick-release bands, and pairs with iOS and Android phones via Bluetooth.
- Adjustable strap fits a wide range of wrist sizes
- Compatible with Garmin Connect app
- Bluetooth and ANT+ support
- Contact Bluewater Photo with your device model for compatibility confirmation
3) What’s included and what else might I need?
The watch comes with a charging/data cable and quick start guide; add a protective case or extra bands if desired.
- Garmin Venu X1 smartwatch
- USB charging/data cable
- Quick start guide
- Optional: screen protector, extra straps
4) Quick setup/use tips
Charge fully, pair with Garmin Connect, and customize watch faces and widgets before your first activity.
- Update firmware via the app
- Enable GPS before outdoor workouts
- Set up heart rate zones
- Test notifications and music controls
5) Care, reliability & support
Rinse after saltwater use, keep software updated, and contact Bluewater Photo for setup or troubleshooting help.
- Wipe dry after workouts
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Replace straps if worn
- Check charging contacts regularly
Note: Specs and behavior vary by model and environment. For mission-critical use, request a compatibility check and tailored setup plan from Bluewater Photo.
Why Buy from Bluewater
- Authorized Garmin & dive gear dealer — full manufacturer warranty.
- Founded and staffed by active divers, underwater photographers, and explorers.
- Decades of combined hands-on experience with the gear we sell.
- We test and use most of the equipment ourselves before recommending it.
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- 30-day, hassle-free returns (unused condition).
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- We care about your whole adventure, not just the sale.
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