Garmin Venu 3 Review
2023 · Fitness + health
Specdex verdict Garmin's Garmin Venu 3 lands at 85/100 — a solid premium pick that trades on the small details, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
Garmin's Garmin Venu 3 — 2023 smartwatch.
Garmin Venu 3 versus its closest rivals
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
Who's the Garmin Venu 3 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 94 puts this near the top of its category — full-day use without anxiety.
At $449 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 85 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Garmin Venu 3.
- Watch
- Magnetic charging cable
- Sport band (M/L)
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 |
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