I have the Venture X and it is one of the few I keep long-term. The cards are similar but the X gives you the premium travel perks like lounge access (And you can bring 2 guests with you).
My favorite part about the Venture cards though is the 2x points on all purchases. That makes the Venture my catch all card for anything I don't get a bonus on somewhere else.
This is my favorite chart showing where and how you can redeem points you earn: