Garmin · 2019
VenuSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
The Garmin Venu sits best on flat wrist widths of about 45–62mm (≈ 12.0–16.6cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Venu in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Between 20 hours and 5 days per charge depending on the power mode — smartwatch at best, gps at worst.
- Water rated to 50 m.
- 12.4mm thick. Thinner than 81% of 43mm watches, so it slides under a cuff more easily than most of its size.
- 1.2 inches OLED/AMOLED display, always-on capable.
- Takes 20mm bands, so third-party straps fit without an adapter.
Does the Venu fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Venu overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Venu.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Venu drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Venu43.2mm · 12.4mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Venu on a wrist
On an arm sized to your own wrist — the view a product photo never gives you.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Which Venu size fits you?
This model comes in 2 versions. Set your measurement and each one reports its own verdict — tap any size to open its page.
Which of these fits your wrist?
Roughly a 14.7cm wrist circumference — the measurement a tape gives you. Compared against lug-to-lug where we have it, case width otherwise.
All 2 Venu variants fit this wrist. The 43.2mm gives you the most presence without overhanging; the smallest is the discreet end of the range.
- Width
- 37mm
- Thick
- 11.5mm
- Weight
- 37.6g
7.2mm clear a side
View this size- Width
- 43.2mm
- Thick
- 12.4mm
- Weight
- 46.3g
5.9mm clear a side
How long the Venu lasts, by power mode
Runtime changes by a factor of 6 depending on what you leave switched on. Bars are scaled against the longest mode.
- Smartwatch5 days
- GPS20 hours
How the Venu ranks on battery
Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use5 days#234 of 257
- GPS tracking20 hours#149 of 233
What size band does the Venu take?
Lug width
20mm
Any 20mm strap fits, so you are not restricted to Garmin's own bands. Quick-release pins let you swap without tools — check that a replacement lists 20mm and quick-release before buying.
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Venu specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- 5 days
- Display
- 1.2 inches
- Resolution
- 390 x 390 px
- Water rating
- 5 ATM
- Glass
- Gorilla Glass 3
- Strap
- 20 mm
- Storage
- 4GB
- Charging
- 1 hours
Full specification sheet
116 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 43.2
- height
- 43.2
- volume
- 23.14 cm³
- weight
- 46.3 g
- thickness
- 12.4
- ATM rating
- 5 ATM
- resolution
- 390 x 390 px
- screen size
- 1.2 inches
- Display type
- OLED/AMOLED
- Has a display
- pixel density
- 460 ppi
- width of band
- 20 mm
- water resistance
- Waterproof
- Always-On Display
- has a touch screen
- Gorilla Glass version
- Gorilla Glass 3
- waterproof depth rating
- 50 m
- Watch band is replaceable
- Has sapphire glass display
- maximum operating temperature
- 60 °C
- has branded damage-resistant glass
- lowest potential operating temperature
- -20 °C
Battery
- charge time
- 1 hours
- battery life
- 5 days
- has wireless charging
- has a removable battery
- battery life with GPS on
- 20 hours
- Has a solar power battery
- has a rechargeable battery
Sensors
- has GPS
- has a compass
- Has a barometer
- has a gyroscope
- Has a cadence sensor
- has an accelerometer
- Monitors perspiration
- Has a heart rate monitor
- Has a temperature sensor
- Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Features
- release date
- 2019-09-05
- Has a stopwatch
- Has smart alarm
- warranty period
- 1 years
- Has call control
- Has silent alarm
- has HRV tracking
- internal storage
- 4GB
- measures VO2 max
- Has notifications
- Has ECG technology
- Locates your phone
- has a front camera
- has fall detection
- has voice commands
- Acquires GPS faster
- Has vibrating alerts
- shows readiness level
- Can be used to answer calls
- measures resting heart rate
- has irregular heart rate warnings
- has fast/slow heart rate notifications
- Has a built-in camera remote control function
Connectivity
- has NFC
- Wi-Fi version
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- supports ANT+
- supports Wi-Fi
- supports Galileo
- has a cellular module
- Is compatible with iOS
- Is compatible with Android
Miscellaneous
- has aptX
- Has auto pause
- Available on PC
- Is compatible with Windows
- Is compatible with Mac OS X
- has an external memory slot
- Compatible with smart scales
- has a battery level indicator
- has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
- Compatible with external heart rate monitors
App & Software
- Ad-free
- Free app
- Tracks BMI
- Has coaching
- Includes maps
- Supports routes
- Has achievements
- Has goal setting
- Has live tracking
- Has exercise diary
- Predicts ovulation
- Can be personalised
- Has weight tracking
- Predicts start date
- Tracks water intake
- Has inactivity alerts
- Has period notifications
- Has temperature tracking
- Doesn’t require account
- Provides activity reports
- Displays fertile window notifications
- Counts how many calories you've burned
Activity tracking
- Measures pace
- Tracks distance
- Tracks elevation
- Designed for golf
- Tracks your sleep
- Tracks steps taken
- Designed for diving
- Has a route tracker
- Has exercise tagging
- Has multi-sport mode
- Tracks calorie intake
- Provides sleep reports
- Detects activities automatically
- Has a stroke counter for swimming
Alternatives to the Venu
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
D2™ Air
- Width
- 43.2mm
- Thick
- 12.4mm
- Weight
- 46.3g
Garmin
vívoactive® 3 Music
- Width
- 43.1mm
- Thick
- 13.6mm
- Weight
- 39g
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Garmin
vívoactive® 3 Music (Verizon)
- Width
- 43.1mm
- Thick
- 13.6mm
- Weight
- 39g
Garmin
Approach S42
- Width
- 43.4mm
- Thick
- 11.7mm
- Weight
- 43g
Garmin
Vivoactive 3
- Width
- 43.4mm
- Thick
- 11.7mm
- Weight
- 43g
Garmin
Approach® S40
- Width
- 43.4mm
- Thick
- 11.7mm
- Weight
- 43g
Venu — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Venu fit my wrist?
The Garmin Venu looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 45–62mm (about 12.0–16.6cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
What size band does the Garmin Venu take?
20mm. Any 20mm strap fits, so you are not limited to Garmin's own bands — look for a quick-release fitting if you want to swap without tools.
How long does the Garmin Venu battery last?
Between 20 hours and 5 days per charge, depending on the power mode. Garmin rates Smartwatch at 5 days and GPS at 20 hours; the chart above lists all 2 modes.
How does the Garmin Venu battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 5 days in everyday use it ranks #234 of the 257 Garmin watches in our database — below the middle of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.
Is the Garmin Venu thick for a 43mm watch?
At 12.4mm, thinner than 81% of 43mm watches, so it slides under a cuff more easily than most of its size. Thickness, not case width, is what decides whether a watch catches on a shirt cuff.
Should I get the 37mm or 43.2mm Venu?
The Venu comes in 2 case sizes — 37mm, 43.2mm. Which one suits you depends on the flat width of your wrist rather than preference: the larger sizes need a wider wrist to sit inside the edge. Set your measurement in the size picker above and each variant reports its clearance in millimetres.
What other watches are the same size as the Garmin Venu?
OnePlus Watch 3 43mm, Oppo Watch X2 Mini, Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Stainless Steel / Black Meteorite / Bracelet, Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Shadow / Bracelet all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Venu's 43.2mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
