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Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Venu 4 45mm

Size, specs & wrist fit compared

Apple Watch Ultra 3
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Garmin Venu 4 45mm010-03014-01
Garmin Venu 4 45mm

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Which one fits you

On wrists narrower than about 52mm, the Garmin Venu 4 45mm is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 47mm, where the Apple Watch Ultra 3 starts to hang over the edge. Above 52mm both sit cleanly, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 gives you more presence.

The Garmin Venu 4 45mm wears larger than the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (45mm vs 44mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the slimmer of the two (12mm vs 12.5mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.

On the wrist the Garmin Venu 4 45mm feels lighter (38g vs 61.8g, case only).

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is thinner than 89% of the 44mm watches we track and the Garmin Venu 4 45mm than 70% of the 45mm ones — so both wear flatter than their widths suggest.

The Garmin Venu 4 45mm is 1mm wider, 4mm shorter, 0.5mm thicker and 23.8g lighter than the Apple Watch Ultra 3.

Apple

Watch Ultra 3

Garmin

Venu 4 45mm

Case width
44mm
45mm+1mm
Lug-to-lug
49mm
45mm−4mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm+0.5mm
Weight
61.8g
38g−23.8g

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Apple Watch Ultra 3

Apple

Watch Ultra 3

Garmin Venu 4 45mm

Garmin

Venu 4 45mm

Fit tool

Watch Fit Tool

For sports watches, lug-to-lug (L2L) is what matters most — it decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist. Bulky is fine; overhang is not.

Your wrist
mm
≈ 146.9mm around

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Case 49.0mm · Lug-to-lug 49.0mm · Thickness 12.0mm · 62g

Sweet Spot

49mm on a 55mm wrist

10:09TUE 12lug to lug 49.0mmyour wrist 55.0mm

Across the wrist it works — 3.0mm spare each side — but wide enough that the edge of the case back lifts clear of the skin.

On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 49mm.

How to Measure

Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.

  1. 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
  2. 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Complete Wrist Measurement Guide →
Against one you know

Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.

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  • Across the wrist3.0mm spare each side

    Fills the wrist without reaching the edge.

  • Off the wrist12.0mm off the skin

    Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (12.0mm case, back against the skin)

  • How it seats~7.3mm under the rim

    Wide enough that the edge of the case back lifts clear of the skin.

  • Weight on the wrist62g

    Substantial without being a burden — the usual weight of a steel watch on a wrist this size. (1.1g per mm of wrist)

Garmin Venu 4 45mm

Case 45.0mm · Lug-to-lug 45.0mm · Thickness 12.5mm · 38g

Balanced Fit

45mm on a 55mm wrist

10:09TUE 12lug to lug 45.0mmyour wrist 55.0mm

Comfortably inside the edges of your wrist, and it seats and sits low enough to wear without thinking about it.

On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 45mm, so you could go bigger.

How to Measure

Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.

  1. 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
  2. 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Complete Wrist Measurement Guide →
Against one you know

Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.

Show the measurements
  • Across the wrist5.0mm spare each side

    Comfortable, with visible skin either side.

  • Off the wrist12.5mm off the skin

    Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (12.5mm case, back against the skin)

  • How it seats~5.2mm under the rim

    Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.

  • Weight on the wrist38g

    Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.7g per mm of wrist)

2D Dimension Schematics

Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.

Highlight
From above — same centre, true scale
From the side — how far each sits off the wrist
  • Apple Watch Ultra 344mm × 49mm · 12mm thick
  • Garmin Venu 4 45mm45mm · 12.5mm thick

3D preview

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Venu 4 45mm on a wrist

Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.

Open 3D try-on

Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.

Battery life compared

Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Garmin Venu 4 45mm lasts 6.9× as long as the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (12 days against 42 hours).

Apple Watch Ultra 3Garmin Venu 4 45mm

  • Smartwatch

    1.75 days
    12 days
  • Battery Saver

    72 hours
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Specifications

The short version

7 key specs
SpecAppleWatch Ultra 3GarminVenu 4 45mm
Case Width44mm45mm
Lug-to-Lug49mm45mm
Thickness12mm12.5mm
Weight61.8g38g
ShapeRectangleCircular
Display typeOLED/AMOLEDAMOLED (optional always-on mode)
Released20252025

Every specification

397 specs
SpecApple Watch Ultra 3Garmin Venu 4 45mm
Design
width44—
height49—
volume25.87 cm³—
weight61.8 g—
thickness12—
ATM rating10 ATM—
resolution422 x 514 px—
screen size1.98 inches—
Display typeOLED/AMOLED—
Has a displayYes—
pixel density326 ppi—
water resistanceWaterproof—
Always-On DisplayYes—
has a touch screenYes—
is designed for kidsNo—
waterproof depth rating100 m—
Watch band is replaceableYes—
Has sapphire glass displayYes—
maximum operating temperature55 °C—
Ingress Protection (IP) ratingIPX6—
has branded damage-resistant glassNo—
lowest potential operating temperature-20 °C—
Battery
charge time1.5 hours—
battery life1.75 days—
has wireless chargingYes—
has a removable batteryNo—
Has a solar power batteryNo—
has a rechargeable batteryYes—
battery life in power save mode72 hours—
Sensors
has GPSYes—
has a compassYes—
Has a barometerYes—
has a gyroscopeYes—
Has a cadence sensorNo—
has an accelerometerYes—
Monitors perspirationNo—
Has a heart rate monitorYes—
Has a temperature sensorYes—
Monitors blood oxygenation levelsYes—
Stocks—Yes
Calendar—Yes
Passcode—Yes
Calculator—Yes
Color shift—Yes
Connectivity—Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Garmin Share—Yes
Hourly alert—Yes
Color filters—Yes
Find My Phone—Yes
Voice command—Yes
Evening report—Yes
Morning report—Yes
Red shift mode—Yes
Spoken watch face—Yes
Weather forecasts—Yes
Smart Notifications—Yes
Smart trainer control—Yes
Smartphone compatibility—iPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone music—Yes
On-device Connect IQ™ Store—Yes
Plays and controls watch music—Yes
Find My Phone during GPS activity—Yes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile—Yes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app—Yes
Find My Garmin (helps locate lost device)—Yes
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)—Yes
Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant support—Yes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile—Yes
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)—Yes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)—Yes
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)—Yes
Features
RAM2GB—
release date2025-09-09—
Has a stopwatchYes—
Has smart alarmNo—
warranty period1 years—
Has call controlYes—
Has silent alarmYes—
has HRV trackingYes—
internal storage64GB—
measures VO2 maxYes—
Has notificationsYes—
Has ECG technologyYes—
Locates your phoneYes—
has a front cameraNo—
has fall detectionYes—
has voice commandsYes—
Acquires GPS fasterYes—
Has vibrating alertsYes—
number of microphones1—
Can be used to answer callsYes—
measures resting heart rateYes—
has irregular heart rate warningsYes—
has fast/slow heart rate notificationsYes—
Has a built-in camera remote control functionYes—
Connectivity
has NFCYes—
SIM cards1 eSIM—
Wi-Fi versionWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)—
supports ANT+No—
supports Wi-FiYes—
supports GalileoYes—
Bluetooth version5.3—
has a cellular moduleYes—
Is compatible with iOSYes—
Is compatible with AndroidNo—
Miscellaneous
has aptXNo—
Has passcodeYes—
Has auto pauseYes—
has crash detectionYes—
Is compatible with WindowsNo—
Is compatible with Mac OS XNo—
has an external memory slotNo—
Compatible with smart scalesYes—
has a battery level indicatorYes—
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jackNo—
Compatible with external heart rate monitorsYes—
App & Software
Ad-freeYes—
Free appYes—
Has coachingNo—
Includes mapsYes—
Supports routesYes—
Has achievementsYes—
Has goal settingYes—
Has exercise diaryYes—
Predicts ovulationYes—
Can be personalisedYes—
Has weight trackingYes—
Predicts start dateYes—
Tracks water intakeYes—
Has inactivity alertsYes—
Has period notificationsYes—
Has temperature trackingYes—
Provides activity reportsYes—
Displays fertile window notificationsYes—
Counts how many calories you've burnedYes—
Activity tracking
Measures paceYes—
Tracks distanceYes—
Tracks elevationYes—
Designed for golfNo—
Tracks your sleepYes—
Tracks steps takenYes—
Designed for divingYes—
Has a route trackerYes—
Has exercise taggingYes—
Has multi-sport modeYes—
Tracks calorie intakeNo—
Provides sleep reportsYes—
Detects activities automaticallyYes—
Has a stroke counter for swimmingYes—
Overview
Family—Garmin
General
Weight—38 g (56 g with included band)
Battery life—Smartwatch mode: Up to 12 days (4 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 25 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 19 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 9 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-band: Up to 17 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-band with music: Up to 9 hours See Details
Battery type—Lithium ion
Display Size—1.4" (35.3 mm) diameter
Case material—stainless steel and fiber-reinforced polymer
Color display—Yes
Lens material—Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Physical size—45 x 45 x 12.5 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-200 mm
Bezel material—stainless steel
Memory/History—8 GB
Strap material—silicone
Charging method—Garmin proprietary plug charger
Large font option—Yes
Display resolution—454 x 454 pixels
Quick Release bands—yes (22 mm, Industry standard)
Built-in speaker/microphone—Yes
Variant
Color—Silver with Silver Gray Silicone Band
Case Size—45 mm
Available Colors—Slate with Black Silicone Band; Slate with Black Silicone Band and Brown Leather Band; Silver with Citron Silicone band ; Silver with Silver Gray Silicone Band; Silver with Black Silicone Band
Clock Features
Sleep—yes (advanced)
Hydration—yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Breathwork—Yes
Meditation—Yes
Fitness age—Yes
Sleep coach—Yes
Health status—Yes
Nap detection—Yes
All-day stress—Yes
Women's health—yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health snapshot—Yes
Jet lag adviser—Yes
Sleep alignment—Yes
Respiration rate—Yes
Skin temperature—Yes
Lifestyle logging—Yes
Resting heart rate—Yes
Breathing variations—Yes
Relaxation reminders—Yes
Past ovulation estimates—Yes
Abnormal heart rate alerts—yes (high and low)
Relaxation breathing timer—Yes
Body Battery™ energy monitor—Yes
Heart rate (constant, every second)—Yes
Gaming Features
TrueUp™—Yes
Move IQ™—Yes
Step counter—Yes
Floors climbed—Yes
Calories burned—Yes
Distance traveled—Yes
Intensity minutes—Yes
Weight shift alert—Yes
Automatic rep counting—Yes
Wheelchair push tracker—Yes
Move Alert movement options—Yes
Garmin Connect™ Challenges app—Yes
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)—Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)—Yes
Cycling Features
Pool swim workouts—Yes
Time and distance alerts—Yes
Auto rest (pool swim only)—Yes
Underwater wrist-based heart rate—Yes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)—Yes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)—Yes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)—Yes
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)—Yes
Golfing Features
Auto rest—Yes
UltraTrac mode—Yes
Vertical speed—Yes
Elevation profile—Yes
Total ascent/descent—Yes
Future elevation plot—Yes
Distance to destination—Yes
Sun and moon information—Yes
Barometric trend indicator with storm alert—Yes
Running Features
PinPointer—Yes
Tournament legal—Yes
Digital scorecard—Yes
Garmin AutoShot™—Yes
Round timer/odometer—Yes
Yardage to layups/doglegs—Yes
Hazards and course targets—Yes
Pairs with Garmin Golf app—Yes
Green View with manual pin position—Yes
CT1 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)—Yes
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)—Yes
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)—Yes
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)—Yes
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)—automatic
What You'll Love
Timer—Yes
Stopwatch—Yes
Time/date—Yes
Alarm clock—Yes
Touchscreen—Yes
Display type—AMOLED (optional always-on mode)
Water rating—Swim, 5 ATM
GPS Time Sync—Yes
Garmin Pay™—Yes
Music storage—Yes
Garmin ECG App—Yes
LED flashlight—Yes
Multi-band GPS—Yes
Training status—yes (improved)
Wheelchair mode—Yes
Smart wake alarm—Yes
Training readiness—Yes
Sunrise/sunset times—Yes
Pulse Ox blood oxygen—yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)
Sleep score and insights—Yes
Automatic daylight saving time—Yes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)—Up to 12 days
Make calls and send texts via voice—yes (with paired compatible smartphone)
Activity Profiles
Assistance—Yes
Live Event Sharing—Yes
Incident Detection during select activities—Yes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables—Yes
Outdoor Recreation
Up Ahead—Yes
TracBack®—Yes
Back to start—Yes
Point-to-point navigation—Yes
Bread crumb trail in real time—Yes
Daily Smart Features
HIIT workouts—Yes
Yoga workouts—Yes
Cardio workouts—Yes
Pilates workouts—Yes
Strength workouts—Yes
Multisport workouts—Yes
Garmin Cycling Coach—Yes
Garmin Running Coach—Yes
Garmin fitness coach—Yes
Garmin Coach - Strength—Yes
Mixed session multisport—Yes
Garmin Running Coach Experts—Yes
On-screen workout animations—Yes
On-screen workout muscle maps—Yes
Workouts for wheelchair users—Yes
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans—Yes
Daily suggested workout - Cycling (heart rate based)—Yes
Daily suggested workout - Fitness (heart rate based)—Yes
Daily suggested workout - Running (heart rate based)—Yes
Daily suggested workout - Walking (heart rate based)—Yes
Mapping & Navigation
Courses—Yes
Race an activity—Yes
Power meter compatible—Yes
Power curve and % FTP workouts—Yes
Compatible with Varia™ lights—Yes
Compatible with Varia headlight camera—Yes
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)—Yes
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)—Yes
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar)—Yes
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters)—Yes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)—Yes
Activity Tracking Features
% HRR—Yes
% HR max—Yes
HR zones—Yes
HR alerts—Yes
Shortcuts—Yes
HRV status—Yes
Load ratio—Yes
Manual lap—Yes
Rest timer—Yes
Auto scroll—Yes
Finish time—Yes
HR calories—Yes
Voice alerts—Yes
Custom alerts—Yes
Physio TrueUp—Yes
Recovery time—Yes
Training load—Yes
VO2 Max (Run)—Yes
Course guidance—Yes
Training effect—Yes
Virtual Partner—Yes
Workout benefit—Yes
Race an Activity—Yes
Advanced workouts—Yes
Interval training—Yes
Race glance/widget—Yes
Training load focus—Yes
VO2 Max (Trail Run)—Yes
GPS speed and distance—Yes
Configurable lap alerts—Yes
Customizable data pages—Yes
Unified training status—Yes
Touch and/or button lock—Yes
Activity history on watch—Yes
Multisport auto transition—Yes
Downloadable training plans—Yes
Training effect (anaerobic)—Yes
Manual multisport activities—Yes
HRM running pace and distance—Yes
Heat and altitude acclimation—Yes
Customizable activity profiles—Yes
Auto Pause® automatic timer halt—Yes
Respiration rate (during exercise)—yes (with compatible accessory)
Auto Lap® interval tracking feature—Yes
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)—Yes
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)—Yes
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)—Yes
Workout and Training Plans
Gym—Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
Swim—Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
Cycling—Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
Wellness—Walking, Pilates, Yoga , Indoor Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork
Multisport—Triathlon, Duathlon, Brick, Pool Triathlon, Swim/Run, Mixed Session
In the ring—Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Team sports—Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
Motor sports—Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling
On the water—Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Snorkeling
Racket sports—Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Indoor running—Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Outdoor running—Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Adventure Racing
Snow and winter—Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Outdoor recreation—Hiking, Rucking, Mountaineering, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery
Other activity profiles—Inline Skating, Gaming. Breathwork
Health & Wellness Monitoring
GPS—Yes
QZSS—Yes
BeiDou—Yes
Compass—Yes
GLONASS—Yes
Galileo—Yes
Gyroscope—Yes
Thermometer—Yes
Accelerometer—Yes
SatIQ™ Technology—Yes
Ambient light sensor—Yes
Barometric altimeter—Yes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor—Yes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor—Yes
Safety and Tracking Features
Gaming Activity—Yes
GameOn™ app compatible—Yes
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
Run workouts—Yes
Running power—Yes
Race predictor—Yes
Foot pod capable—Yes
Running dynamics—Yes
Lactate threshold—Yes
Grade-adjusted pace—Yes
Trail run auto climb—Yes
Performance condition—Yes
Run/Walk/Stand detection—Yes
Stride length (real time)—Yes
PacePro™ Pacing Strategies—Yes
Projected race time and pace—Yes
Vertical oscillation and ratio—Yes
Ground contact time and balance—yes (GCT balance with accessory)
GPS-based distance, time and pace—Yes
Course- and weather-specific race predictor—Yes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)—Yes

Wrist Fit

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Sits best on wrists ~52–70mm wide (≈ 13.9–18.7cm circumference).

Garmin Venu 4 45mm

Sits best on wrists ~47–64mm wide (≈ 12.6–17.1cm circumference).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple Watch Ultra 3 bigger than the Garmin Venu 4 45mm?

The Garmin Venu 4 45mm is bigger — 45mm vs 44mm case width.

Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 or the Garmin Venu 4 45mm?

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 suits wrists around 52–70mm wide, and the Garmin Venu 4 45mm around 47–64mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.

Can I see the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Venu 4 45mm side by side at true scale?

Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.

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