Garmin Venu 3S vs Garmin Venu X1Size, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
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Venu 3S
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Venu X1
The Garmin Venu 3S and Garmin Venu X1 share a near-identical 41mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.
The Garmin Venu X1 is the slimmer of the two (7.9mm vs 12mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Garmin Venu X1 feels lighter (34g vs 40g, case only).
Specification Comparison
| Spec | GarminVenu 3S | GarminVenu X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 41mm | 41mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 41mm | 46mm |
| Thickness | 12mm | 7.9mm |
| Weight | 40g | 34g |
| Shape | Circular | Rectangle |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | 21 hours | 16 hours |
| Display | 1.2 inches | 2 inches |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Charge time | 1 hours | — |
| Battery life | 10 days | 8 days |
| Has wireless charging | No | No |
| Has a removable battery | No | No |
| Battery life with GPS on | 21 hours | 16 hours |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| Has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life in power save mode | 480 hours | — |
| Has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life in training mode | — | 7 hours |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Full Specification Comparison
119 specs| Spec | Garmin Venu 3S | Garmin Venu X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 41 | 41 |
| height | 41 | 46 |
| volume | 20.17 cm³ | 14.9 cm³ |
| weight | 40 g | 34 g |
| thickness | 12 | 7.9 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 390 x 390 px | 448 x 486 px |
| screen size | 1.2 inches | 2 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 459 ppi | 330 ppi |
| width of band | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| water resistance | Waterproof | Sweat resistant |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| is designed for kids | No | No |
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| waterproof depth rating | 50 m | — |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | Yes |
| maximum operating temperature | 50 °C | — |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | Yes |
| lowest potential operating temperature | -20 °C | — |
| Battery | ||
| charge time | 1 hours | — |
| battery life | 10 days | 8 days |
| has wireless charging | No | No |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| battery life with GPS on | 21 hours | 16 hours |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life in power save mode | 480 hours | — |
| battery life in training mode | — | 7 hours |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Has a cadence sensor | No | No |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2023-08-30 | 2023-12-21 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | No |
| warranty period | 1 years | 1 years |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| internal storage | 8GB | — |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | Yes |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | Yes | No |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has a front camera | No | No |
| has fall detection | Yes | Yes |
| has voice commands | No | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | Yes | Yes |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| shows readiness level | No | Yes |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | Yes |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | Yes | No |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | No | No |
| number of microphones | — | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| supports ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| supports Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| has a cellular module | No | No |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| has aptX | No | — |
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Available on PC | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | Yes | Yes |
| has an external memory slot | No | No |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | No |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Includes maps | Yes | Yes |
| Supports routes | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has live tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts ovulation | Yes | Yes |
| Can be personalised | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Doesn’t require account | No | No |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Displays fertile window notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for golf | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | No | No |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | No | Yes |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | Yes | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Venu 3S
Sits best on wrists ~43–59mm wide (≈ 11.5–15.8cm circumference).
Garmin Venu X1
Sits best on wrists ~48–66mm wide (≈ 12.8–17.6cm circumference).
2D Dimension Schematics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Venu 3S bigger than the Garmin Venu X1?
Both have a 41mm case. Compare their thickness and lug-to-lug above to judge wrist presence.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Venu 3S or the Garmin Venu X1?
The Garmin Venu 3S suits wrists around 43–59mm wide, and the Garmin Venu X1 around 48–66mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Venu 3S and Garmin Venu X1 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.