Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin Venu 2S. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | 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 |
| Width | 43.4 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Height | 43.4 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Depth | 11.7 mm | 12.1 mm |
| Weight | 43 g | 38.2 g |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level | 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, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts | 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, applications |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.1" |
| Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Silver stainless steel |
| Case Back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | - |
| Case Details | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal | Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | 18 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 110-175 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Light sand | Mist grey | White |
| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 11 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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