Garmin · 2023
Venu 3Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
The Garmin Venu 3 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 47–64mm (≈ 12.6–17.1cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Venu 3 in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Between 26 hours and 624 hours per charge depending on the power mode — battery saver at best, gps at worst.
- Water rated to 50 m.
- 47g on the wrist. Lighter than 76% of the 45mm watches we have weights for.
- 1.4 inches OLED/AMOLED display, always-on capable.
- Takes 22mm bands, so third-party straps fit without an adapter.
Does the Venu 3 fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Venu 3 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 3.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Venu 3 drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Venu 345mm · 12mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Venu 3 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.
How long the Venu 3 lasts, by power mode
Runtime changes by a factor of 24 depending on what you leave switched on. Bars are scaled against the longest mode.
- Battery Saver624 hours
- Smartwatch14 days
- GPS26 hours
How the Venu 3 ranks on battery
Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use14 days#116 of 257
- GPS tracking26 hours#120 of 233
- Power save26 days#72 of 106
What size band does the Venu 3 take?
Lug width
22mm
Any 22mm 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 22mm and quick-release before buying.
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Venu 3 specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- 14 days
- Display
- 1.4 inches
- Resolution
- 454 x 454 px
- Water rating
- 5 ATM
- Glass
- Gorilla Glass 3
- Strap
- 22 mm
- Storage
- 8GB
- Charging
- 1 hours
Full specification sheet
122 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 45
- height
- 45
- volume
- 24.3 cm³
- weight
- 47 g
- thickness
- 12
- ATM rating
- 5 ATM
- resolution
- 454 x 454 px
- screen size
- 1.4 inches
- Display type
- OLED/AMOLED
- Has a display
- pixel density
- 458 ppi
- width of band
- 22 mm
- water resistance
- Waterproof
- Always-On Display
- has a touch screen
- is designed for kids
- Gorilla Glass version
- Gorilla Glass 3
- waterproof depth rating
- 50 m
- Watch band is replaceable
- Has sapphire glass display
- maximum operating temperature
- 55 °C
- has branded damage-resistant glass
- lowest potential operating temperature
- -20 °C
Battery
- charge time
- 1 hours
- battery life
- 14 days
- battery power
- 297 mAh
- has wireless charging
- has a removable battery
- battery life with GPS on
- 26 hours
- Has a solar power battery
- has a rechargeable battery
- battery life in power save mode
- 624 hours
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
- CPU speed
- 4 x 1.5 GHz
- release date
- 2023-08-30
- Has a stopwatch
- Has smart alarm
- warranty period
- 1 years
- Has call control
- Has silent alarm
- has HRV tracking
- internal storage
- 8GB
- 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 5 (802.11ac)
- supports ANT+
- supports Wi-Fi
- supports Galileo
- Bluetooth version
- 5.3
- 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
- Provides the sunrise/sunset time
- 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
Compare the Venu 3 head to head
How each one differs in the three measurements you can feel on the wrist. Figures are relative to the Venu 3.
Garmin
Venu 4 - 45mm
- Width
- same mm
- Thick
- same mm
- Weight
- -9g
Huawei
Watch GT 6 - 46mm
- Width
- +1mm
- Thick
- -1mm
- Weight
- +4.3g
Pixel Watch 4 - 45mm
- Width
- same mm
- Thick
- +0.3mm
- Weight
- -10.3g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
- Width
- same mm
- Thick
- +2.9mm
- Weight
- +5g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, AMOLED
- Width
- same mm
- Thick
- +2.9mm
- Weight
- +6g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar
- Width
- same mm
- Thick
- +2.9mm
- Weight
- +5g
Huawei
Watch GT 5
- Width
- +0.8mm
- Thick
- -1.3mm
- Weight
- +1g
Pixel Watch 3 45mm
- Width
- same mm
- Thick
- +0.3mm
- Weight
- -10g
Samsung
Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm
- Width
- -0.6mm
- Thick
- -2.3mm
- Weight
- -13.2g
Samsung
Galaxy Watch7 - Wi-Fi · 44mm
- Width
- -0.6mm
- Thick
- -2.3mm
- Weight
- -13.2g
Amazfit
Balance
- Width
- +1mm
- Thick
- -1.4mm
- Weight
- -12g
Amazfit
Pop 3R
- Width
- +0.5mm
- Thick
- -1.2mm
- Weight
- +8.5g
Alternatives to the Venu 3
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
Venu 4 - 45mm
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 12mm
- Weight
- 38g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.9mm
- Weight
- 52g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, AMOLED
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.9mm
- Weight
- 53g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.9mm
- Weight
- 52g
Garmin
Instinct® E – 45 mm
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.2mm
- Weight
- 48g
Garmin
Instinct® Crossover Solar - Tactical Edition
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 16.2mm
- Weight
- 65g
Venu 3 — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Venu 3 fit my wrist?
The Garmin Venu 3 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 47–64mm (about 12.6–17.1cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
What size band does the Garmin Venu 3 take?
22mm. Any 22mm 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 3 battery last?
Between 26 hours and 624 hours per charge, depending on the power mode. Garmin rates Battery Saver at 624 hours and GPS at 26 hours; the chart above lists all 3 modes.
How does the Garmin Venu 3 battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 14 days in everyday use it ranks #116 of the 257 Garmin watches in our database — the top 45% of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.
Is the Garmin Venu 3 thick for a 45mm watch?
At 12mm, thinner than 76% of 45mm 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.
What other watches are the same size as the Garmin Venu 3?
OnePlus Watch Lite, Oppo Watch S, Google Pixel Watch 4 - 45mm, Tissot T-Race Chronograph PVD / Black / Rubber all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Venu 3's 45mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
