Garmin Fenix 5 vs Garmin Venu 3
Garmin Venu 3
2023 · $399.99 today
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Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Garmin Fenix 5 is better
- Water Resistance: 100 m vs 50 m(2.0× more)
Why Garmin Venu 3 is better
- Resolution: 454 x 454 vs 218 x 218(4.3× more)
- Weight: 47 g vs 85.5 g(1.8× less)
- Screen Size: 1.4 in vs 1.2 in(17% more)
Verdict
Garmin Venu 3 leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Garmin Fenix 5 | Garmin Venu 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 1.2 in | 1.4 in● |
| Resolution | 218 x 218 | 454 x 454● |
| Always-On Display | Yes (transflective MIP) | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 14 days (smartwatch mode) | 14 days |
| Charging | Proprietary charging clip | Proprietary charging clip |
| Health & Fitness | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | Wrist-based optical HR | Optical HR + SpO2 + Skin Temp |
| Built-in GPS | Yes, multi-GNSS | Yes, multi-GNSS |
| Water Resistance | 100 m● | 50 m |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 85.5 g | 47 g● |
| Case Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer/Stainless steel | Fiber-reinforced polymer |