In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Versa 3 and Garmin Venu 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 40.48 mm | 45.4 mm |
Height | 40.48 mm | 45.4 mm |
Depth | 12.35 mm | 12.2 mm |
Weight | - | 49 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, sleep stages, menstrual cycle | Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, breathing training function | Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps | Calendar, applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | FitBit Pay | Garmin Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Case Size | - | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | Square | Round |
Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Details | Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium | Black | Granite blue |
BAND | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | S/L | - |
Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-220 mm | 135-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Thistle | Black | Midnight | Pink clay | Olive | Black | Granite blue |
BATTERY | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Battery Life | 6 day(s) | 12 day(s) |
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Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | FitBit Pay | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | - | FCC |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |