Garmin Venu 3S vs Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
Both need much the same wrist — roughly 43–59mm across the flat of the wrist. Neither will fit where the other won't, so decide on thickness, weight and features instead.
The Garmin Venu 3S and Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm share a near-identical 41mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.
On the wrist the Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm feels lighter (31g vs 40g, case only).
Both are middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 41mm watches in the database.
The Garmin Venu 3S is 0.3mm thinner and 9g heavier than the Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm. Both are circular.
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2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Venu 3S41mm · 12mm thick
- Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm41mm · 12.3mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Venu 3S vs Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm on a wrist
Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Battery Saver mode, where the Garmin Venu 3S lasts 13.3× as long as the Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm (20 days against 36 hours).
Garmin Venu 3SGoogle Pixel Watch 3 41mm
Battery Saver
480 hours36 hoursSmartwatch
10 days1 dayGPS
21 hours—
Specifications
The short version
10 key specs| Spec | GarminVenu 3S | GooglePixel Watch 3 41mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 41mm | 41mm |
| Thickness | 12mm | 12.3mm |
| Weight | 40g | 31g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Battery life | 10 days | 1 day |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
Every specification
125 specs| Spec | Garmin Venu 3S | Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 41 | 41 |
| height | 41 | 41 |
| volume | 20.17 cm³ | 20.68 cm³ |
| weight | 40 g | 31 g |
| thickness | 12 | 12.3 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 390 x 390 px | 408 x 408 px |
| screen size | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 459 ppi | 320 ppi |
| width of band | 18 mm | — |
| water resistance | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| is designed for kids | No | — |
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| waterproof depth rating | 50 m | 50 m |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | No |
| maximum operating temperature | 50 °C | — |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | Yes |
| lowest potential operating temperature | -20 °C | — |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | — | IP68 |
| Battery | ||
| charge time | 1 hours | 1.25 hours |
| battery life | 10 days | 1 days |
| has wireless charging | No | Yes |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| battery life with GPS on | 21 hours | — |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life in power save mode | 480 hours | 36 hours |
| battery power | — | 307 mAh |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 2023-10-04 |
| 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 | 32GB |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | Yes |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | Yes | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has a front camera | No | — |
| has fall detection | Yes | Yes |
| has voice commands | No | Yes |
| Acquires GPS faster | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | No | Yes |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
| CPU speed | — | 2 x 1.5 GHz |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| supports ANT+ | Yes | — |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| supports Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| has a cellular module | No | Yes |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | No |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| SIM cards | — | 1 eSIM |
| Wi-Fi version | — | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| has aptX | No | — |
| Has auto pause | Yes | — |
| Available on PC | Yes | — |
| Is compatible with Windows | Yes | No |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | Yes | No |
| has an external memory slot | No | No |
| Compatible with smart scales | 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 | — |
| Has passcode | — | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | 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 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | Yes | No |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Venu 3S
Sits best on wrists ~43–59mm wide (≈ 11.5–15.8cm circumference).
Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm
Sits best on wrists ~43–59mm wide (≈ 11.5–15.8cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Venu 3S bigger than the Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm?
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 Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm?
The Garmin Venu 3S suits wrists around 43–59mm wide, and the Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm around 43–59mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Venu 3S and Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm 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.