Garmin Approach S50 vs Venu 3S
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
Which one fits you
Under 15.5 cm (6.1 in) round, the Approach S50's lugs overhang and the Venu 3S's do not; the Venu 3S fills the wrist at 15.5–17 cm, the Approach S50 at 16–18 cm.
What else differs
- Battery: about 10 days each in everyday use; 21 hours for the Venu 3S against 15 hours for the Approach S50 with GPS on.
The Approach S50 is 2mm wider and 0.6mm thinner than the Venu 3S.
Approach S50
Venu 3S
Case width
43mm
41mm−2mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12mm+0.6mm
Approach S50 or Venu 3S by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | Approach S50≈49.5mm lug to lug, est. | Venu 3S≈47mm lug to lug, est. |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Overhangs (2.2mm over) | Overhangs (0.9mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Overhangs (0.6mm over) | Bold (0.7mm) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Bold (1.1mm) | Sweet spot (2.3mm) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Sweet spot (2.7mm) | Sweet spot (3.9mm) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Sweet spot (4.3mm) | Balanced (5.5mm) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Balanced (5.9mm) | Balanced (7.1mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Balanced (7.5mm) | Balanced (8.8mm) |
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Battery life compared
Approach S50Venu 3S
Battery saver
—20 daysSmartwatch
10 days10 daysGPS only
15 hours21 hours
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2D Dimension Schematics
- Garmin Approach S50 43mm × ≈49.5mm (est.) · 11.4mm thick
- Garmin Venu 3S 41mm × ≈47mm (est.) · 12mm thick
3D preview
Approach S50 vs Venu 3S on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
6 key specs| Spec | GarminApproach S50 | GarminVenu 3S |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 43mm | 41mm |
| 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 10 days (5 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 20 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 21 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 15 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours See Details |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
Where the specifications differ
23 differences| Spec | Garmin Approach S50 | Garmin Venu 3S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 days (5 days display always-on) Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 20 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 21 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 15 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours See Details |
| Bezel Material | anodized aluminum | stainless steel |
| Memory/History | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Strap material | ComfortFit nylon band | silicone |
| Quick Release bands | yes (20 mm, Industry standard) | yes (18 mm, Industry standard) |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-03010-00 | 010-02785-04 |
| Product ID | 1604377 | 873214 |
| Product Name | Approach® S50 | Venu® 3S |
| Release Date | 1/22/2025 | 8/31/2023 |
| Product Variation | Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black ComfortFit Nylon Band | Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Ivory 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) |
| 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 | ||
| HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) | Yes | yes (using ANT+ or BLE) |
The other 126 specifications both list are identical.
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