Garmin Venu 3 vs 3S: Decide Which One Best Fits For You

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Garmin established itself as a leader in precise sports tracking smartwatches. By prioritizing health and fitness, Garmin watches became a game changer for the brand. Are you trying to decide between Garmin Venu 3 vs 3S? The newly launched Venu 3 and Venu 3s, comes with several upgrades from its predecessor. Venu 3 series added speaker and mic for bluetooth calling. Allowing you to make direct calls from your wrist. It also has voice assistant interaction (Siri, Google Assistant).

Garmin Venu 3 Vs Venu 3S Specs

Table Summary:

Consideration	Venu 3	Venu 3S
Case & Display	45 mm; larger screen	41 mm; more compact
Battery	~14 days / 26 h GPS	~10 days / 21 h GPS
Weight	~47 g	~40 g
Band Size	22 mm	18 mm
Smart & Fitness	Same across both	Same across both
Colors & Deals	Limited	More options & discounts

Design And Display

Venu 3 offers, larger, bolder presence while Venu 3S is lighter, more discreet, ideal if you have a slightly larger wrists. Otherwise it may feel on a heavier side. If you are into larger displays, and extra weight isn’t a concern, and you like bulky designs then go for Venu 3 model.

On the other hand Venu 3S is sleek, subtle, ideal for smaller wrists. It’s light, hardly you will feel its on your hand, but honestly the smaller display lacks sharpness. With 390 x 390 resolution, one may find it hard to read notifications.

Battery Life & GPS

Venu 3 gives up to 14 days battery backup in smartwatch mode; ~26 hours with GPS.
Venu 3S gives up to 10 days battery backup in smartwatch mode; ~21 hours with GPS.

Go for the Venu 3 if battery longevity matters (especially for long GPS-tracked activities). The 3S still offers excellent endurance but prioritizes portability.

Health & Fitness Features

Both watches pack a powerful suite of sensors and tracking abilities:

Garmin Elevate v5 (heart rate), SpO₂, stress tracking, Body Battery, sleep coaching, women’s health, nap detection, and wheelchair mode.
Both support ECG, HRV, multiple sports modes, Garmin Coach, Connect IQ apps, music storage, contactless payment, and Bluetooth calling.
Software, health metrics, and smart features are identical across both models.

Garmin Venu 3 Vs Venu 3s: Review

They both deliver everything you’d expect from a premium health-focused smartwatch. Both watches offer identical features in terms of fitness tracking, smart functions, and wellness tools, but differ primarily in size, battery life, and wrist fit.

What We Loved

Bluetooth calling with built-in mic and speaker
Sleep coach & nap detection for true rest tracking
Wheelchair mode, an inclusive, first-of-its-kind
ECG-ready hardware and HRV insights
Bright, vivid AMOLED display

What Could Be Better

No LTE or standalone calling
Slightly expensive for casual users
Still lacks a robust app store compared to Apple or WearOS
ECG not yet available in all regions

Which One To Choose?

As we discuss on both devices, its physical and tech features, those who prefer robust design, large display and longer battery life, choose Venu 3. Perfect for those who are into outdoor activities, as it offers extended GPS battery life. Garmin Venu 3S, is best suited for those who prefer lightweight wearability, compact and sleek design and more style.

No matter which one you choose, the Venu 3 series is Garmin’s most complete wellness smartwatch to date, you are getting a package full of a solid blend of style, substance, and innovation.

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