Garmin Approach S50 vs Venu 3
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
Which one fits you
Under 16 cm (6.3 in) round, the Venu 3's lugs overhang and the Approach S50's do not; the Approach S50 fills the wrist at 16–18 cm, the Venu 3 at 17–19 cm.
What else differs
- Screen: the Venu 3 has the larger screen, 1.4 in across against 1.2 in on the Approach S50.
- Battery: 14 days for the Venu 3 against 10 days for the Approach S50 in everyday use; 26 hours for the Venu 3 against 15 hours for the Approach S50 with GPS on.
The Venu 3 is 2mm wider and 0.6mm thicker than the Approach S50.
Approach S50
Venu 3
Case width
43mm
45mm+2mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12mm+0.6mm
Approach S50 or Venu 3 by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | Approach S50≈49.5mm lug to lug, est. | Venu 3≈51.5mm lug to lug, est. |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Overhangs (2.2mm over) | Overhangs (3.2mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Overhangs (0.6mm over) | Overhangs (1.6mm over) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Bold (1.1mm) | Bold (0.1mm) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Sweet spot (2.7mm) | Sweet spot (1.7mm) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Sweet spot (4.3mm) | Sweet spot (3.3mm) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Balanced (5.9mm) | Balanced (4.9mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Balanced (7.5mm) | Balanced (6.5mm) |
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Battery life compared
Approach S50Venu 3
Battery saver
—26 daysSmartwatch
10 days14 daysGPS only
15 hours26 hours
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2D Dimension Schematics
- Garmin Approach S50 43mm × ≈49.5mm (est.) · 11.4mm thick
- Garmin Venu 3 45mm × ≈51.5mm (est.) · 12mm thick
3D preview
Approach S50 vs Venu 3 on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
6 key specs| Spec | GarminApproach S50 | GarminVenu 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 43mm | 45mm |
| Thickness | 11.4mm | 12mm |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) | OLED/AMOLED |
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days GPS Mode Up to 15 hours (using default display settings: gesture wake-up in Smartwatch mode and always-on while golfing) | Smartwatch mode: Up to 14 days (5 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 26 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 26 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 11 hours See Details |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
Where the specifications differ
26 differences| Spec | Garmin Approach S50 | Garmin Venu 3 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days GPS Mode Up to 15 hours (using default display settings: gesture wake-up in Smartwatch mode and always-on while golfing) | Smartwatch mode: Up to 14 days (5 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 26 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 26 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 11 hours See Details |
| Display Size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.4" (35.4 mm) diameter |
| Bezel Material | anodized aluminum | stainless steel |
| Memory/History | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Strap material | ComfortFit nylon band | silicone |
| Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels |
| Quick Release bands | yes (20 mm, Industry standard) | yes (22 mm, Industry standard) |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-03010-00 | 010-02784-01 |
| Product ID | 1604377 | 873008 |
| Product Name | Approach® S50 | Venu® 3 |
| Product Variation | Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black ComfortFit Nylon Band | Slate Stainless Steel Bezel with Black Case and Silicone Band |
| Golfing Features | ||
| Tournament legal | yes (with tournament mode enabled) | Yes |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | Yes | automatic |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Water rating | 5 ATM | Swim, 5 ATM |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | yes (spot-check and optionally in sleep) | yes (spot-check, and optionally all-day and in sleep) |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 10 days | Up to 14 days |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping |
| Swim | Pool Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| Cycling | Biking, Indoor Biking | Biking, Indoor Biking, eBiking, Handcycling, Indoor Handcycling |
| On the Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing |
| Outdoor recreation | Golfing | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Disc Golf |
| Activity Tracking Features | ||
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges app | yes (optional Connect IQ app) | Yes |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | ||
| Hydration | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | Yes |
| Women's health | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | Yes |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | ||
| Respiration rate (during exercise) | yoga, breathwork and meditation only | yoga, breathwork, meditation and archery only |
| HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) | Yes | yes (using ANT+ or BLE) |
The other 122 specifications both list are identical.
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