Garmin
Garmin Venu 3
A solid mid-range smartwatche for anyone tracking training and health, leading with iPhone and Android.
58/100
iPhone and Android5.3true
£279best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Touchscreen
- Heart rate
- Sleep tracking
- No ecg
- No blood pressure
Score profile
Scored against the smartwatches classWhere the Garmin Venu 3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
TouchscreenYes
Health
Heart rateYes
Sleep trackingYes
Sleep stagesYes
Body / skin temperatureYes
Stress trackingYes
Menstrual trackingYes
Fall detectionYes
Crash detectionYes
HRVYes
Fitness
Sport modes30
Built-in GPSYes
Design
SpeakerYes
MicrophoneYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth5.3
NFC / contactless paymentYes
Platform
Compatible withiPhone and Android
Voice assistanttrue
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin Venu 3 vs Apple Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 46mm
Garmin Venu 3Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 46mm
| GarminGarmin Venu 3This page | AppleApple Watch Series 11 GPS 46mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 /100 | 60 /100Better |
| Battery hours | — | 24 hours |
| Ecg | — | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin Venu 3 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smartwatche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need ecg, in which case a higher-tier smartwatche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Garmin Venu 3 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other smartwatches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Garmin Venu 3?
Its touchscreen stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Apple Watch Series 11?
The Apple Watch Series 11 scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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