Garmin Venu 3
A entry-level, running GPS watch by Garmin, released in 2023.
Black
Watch profile
Runometry IndexRoad 81
- GPS
- 26 h
- maps
- not stated
- screen
- AMOLED
- weight
- 46 g
- water rating
- 5 ATM
Spec sheet
Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.
Battery
Will it last your ultra, your week?
- Smartwatch mode
- 14 days
- GPS battery life
- 26 h
Navigation
For trail, ultra and the mountains
- Back to start
- yes
Screen and size
Readability, comfort on the wrist, swimming
- Screen type
- AMOLED
- Screen size
- 1.4″
- Resolution
- 454 x 454 pixels
- Touchscreen
- yes
- Glass
- Gorilla Glass
- Case
- 45 mm
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Weight
- 46 g
- Case material
- polymer
- Bezel
- steel
- Water rating
- 5 ATM
Sensors
How precise the measures are
- Wrist heart rate
- yes
- Pulse oximeter (SpO2)
- yes
- Barometric altimeter
- yes
- Compass
- yes
- ECG
- yes
Training
For the runner, the triathlete, Hyrox
- Load and recovery
- yes
- Running power
- yes
- Strength and HIIT
- yes
- Structured workouts
- yes
- Training plans
- yes
Everyday
Living with it, outside workouts
- Onboard music
- yes
- Contactless payment
- yes
- Wi-Fi
- yes
Spec sheets read at: garmin.com
Who is it for?
The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.
Running
- Load and recovery: yes
- Running power: yes
- Structured workouts: yes
- Training plans: yes
Hyrox & hybrid training
- Strength and HIIT: yes
- Wrist heart rate: yes
Fitness
- Wrist heart rate: yes
- Pulse oximeter (SpO2): yes
- Smartwatch mode: 14 days
Venu 3 → Venu 4: what changes
The values the brand publishes, side by side.
- Smartwatch mode−4 days
14 days10 days
- GPS battery life−11 h
26 h15 h
- Screen size−0.2″
1.4″1.2″
- Case−4 mm
45 mm41 mm
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Polar
Vantage M3
- 30 h GPS
- AMOLED
- 53 g
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Venu 3’s battery last with GPS?
Up to 26 h with GPS according to Garmin.
Is the Venu 3 waterproof?
Garmin rates it 5 ATM.
Which sizes does the Venu 3 come in?
In a 45 mm case according to Garmin.