Garmin · 2023
Venu 3SSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
The Garmin Venu 3S sits best on flat wrist widths of about 43–59mm (≈ 11.5–15.8cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Venu 3S in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Between 21 hours and 480 hours per charge depending on the power mode — battery saver at best, gps at worst.
- Water rated to 50 m.
- 12mm thick. Middle of the pack for thickness at this width.
- 1.2 inches OLED/AMOLED display, always-on capable.
- Takes 18mm bands, so third-party straps fit without an adapter.
Does the Venu 3S fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Venu 3S 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 3S.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Venu 3S drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Venu 3S41mm · 12mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Venu 3S 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 3S lasts, by power mode
Runtime changes by a factor of 23 depending on what you leave switched on. Bars are scaled against the longest mode.
- Battery Saver480 hours
- Smartwatch10 days
- GPS21 hours
How the Venu 3S ranks on battery
Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use10 days#179 of 257
- GPS tracking21 hours#145 of 233
- Power save20 days#93 of 106
What size band does the Venu 3S take?
Lug width
18mm
Any 18mm 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 18mm and quick-release before buying.
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Venu 3S specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- 10 days
- Display
- 1.2 inches
- Resolution
- 390 x 390 px
- Water rating
- 5 ATM
- Glass
- Gorilla Glass 3
- Strap
- 18 mm
- Storage
- 8GB
- Charging
- 1 hours
Full specification sheet
117 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 41
- height
- 41
- volume
- 20.17 cm³
- weight
- 40 g
- thickness
- 12
- ATM rating
- 5 ATM
- resolution
- 390 x 390 px
- screen size
- 1.2 inches
- Display type
- OLED/AMOLED
- Has a display
- pixel density
- 459 ppi
- width of band
- 18 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
- 50 °C
- has branded damage-resistant glass
- lowest potential operating temperature
- -20 °C
Battery
- charge time
- 1 hours
- battery life
- 10 days
- has wireless charging
- has a removable battery
- battery life with GPS on
- 21 hours
- Has a solar power battery
- has a rechargeable battery
- battery life in power save mode
- 480 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
- 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
- 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
Compare the Venu 3S head to head
How each one differs in the three measurements you can feel on the wrist. Figures are relative to the Venu 3S.
Garmin
Venu 4 - 41mm
- Width
- same mm
- Thick
- same mm
- Weight
- -7g
Huawei
Watch GT 6 - 41mm
- Width
- +0.3mm
- Thick
- -2mm
- Weight
- -2.5g
Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm
- Width
- same mm
- Thick
- +0.3mm
- Weight
- -9g
Samsung
Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm
- Width
- -0.6mm
- Thick
- -3.4mm
- Weight
- -10g
Samsung
Galaxy Watch8 - Wi-Fi · 40mm
- Width
- -0.6mm
- Thick
- -3.4mm
- Weight
- -10g
Amazfit
Bip 6
- Width
- -0.8mm
- Thick
- -1.6mm
- Weight
- -12.1g
Huawei
Watch GT 5 41mm
- Width
- +0.3mm
- Thick
- -2.5mm
- Weight
- -5g
Pixel Watch 3 41mm
- Width
- same mm
- Thick
- +0.3mm
- Weight
- -9g
Garmin
Venu X1
- Width
- same mm
- Thick
- -4.1mm
- Weight
- -6g
Amazfit
Active
- Width
- +1.4mm
- Thick
- -1.2mm
- Weight
- -13g
Garmin
Forerunner® 265S
- Width
- +0.7mm
- Thick
- +0.9mm
- Weight
- -1g
Garmin
Vivomove Trend
- Width
- -0.6mm
- Thick
- -0.1mm
- Weight
- +3.3g
Alternatives to the Venu 3S
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
Venu 4 - 41mm
- Width
- 41mm
- Thick
- 12mm
- Weight
- 33g
Garmin
Venu X1
- Width
- 41mm
- Thick
- 7.9mm
- Weight
- 34g
Garmin
Forerunner® 255S
- Width
- 41mm
- Thick
- 12.4mm
- Weight
- 39g
Garmin
Venu Sq Music Edition
- Width
- 40.6mm
- Thick
- 11.5mm
- Weight
- 37.6g
Garmin
Venu® Sq
- Width
- 40.6mm
- Thick
- 11.5mm
- Weight
- 37.6g
Garmin
Vivomove Trend
- Width
- 40.4mm
- Thick
- 11.9mm
- Weight
- 43.3g
Venu 3S — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Venu 3S fit my wrist?
The Garmin Venu 3S looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 43–59mm (about 11.5–15.8cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
What size band does the Garmin Venu 3S take?
18mm. Any 18mm 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 3S battery last?
Between 21 hours and 480 hours per charge, depending on the power mode. Garmin rates Battery Saver at 480 hours and GPS at 21 hours; the chart above lists all 3 modes.
How does the Garmin Venu 3S battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 10 days in everyday use it ranks #179 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 3S thick for a 41mm watch?
At 12mm, middle of the pack for thickness at this width. 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 3S?
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glass Box 41 Stainless Steel / Black, Zenith Defy Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton Rose Gold / Blue, Huawei Watch GT 6 - 41mm, Google Pixel Watch 4 - 41mm all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Venu 3S's 41mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
