Garmin Venu vs Garmin Venu 3
Garmin Venu
2020 · $249 today
8262
Garmin Venu 3
2023 · $399.99 today
8374
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Garmin Venu is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Garmin Venu 3 is better
- Resolution: 454 x 454 vs 390 x 390(36% more)
- 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 Venu | Garmin Venu 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 1.2 in | 1.4 in● |
| Resolution | 390 x 390 | 454 x 454● |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | — |
| Always-On Display | — | Yes |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode) | 5 days | — |
| Battery Life (GPS Mode) | 6 hours | — |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Pulse Ox Sensor | Yes | — |
| Animated Workouts | Yes | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes, multi-GNSS |
| Build & Connectivity | ||
| Water Resistance | 50m | 50 m |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Cellular Option | No | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 14 days |
| Charging | — | Proprietary charging clip |
| Health & Fitness | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | — | Optical HR + SpO2 + Skin Temp |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes, multi-GNSS |
| Water Resistance | 50m | 50 m |
| Design | ||
| Weight | — | 47 g |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel | Fiber-reinforced polymer |