Garmin · Updated July 2026
Garmin Venu 3: price, specs & release date
Garmin Venu 3, released 2023-08. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: androidpolice.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Garmin Venu 3 is listed at $449.99 on androidpolice.com as of 2026-07-25, #14 cheapest of 18 smartwatches (median $360); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 61/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 21 in class.
Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Long multi-day battery life, far beyond Apple/Samsung rivals; Accurate, detailed fitness and health tracking (HR within 1 BPM of chest strap).
- Skip if High price for a Garmin lacking premium training metrics is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$449.99Is the Garmin Venu 3 a good buy?
At $450, the Garmin Venu 3 is #14 cheapest of the 17 smartwatches we track, where the median is $349.99. On the spec sheet, its water resistance of 50 m is the lowest of the 23, its case size of 45 mm is above the median of the 23, and its battery hr of 336 is above the median of the 19.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on record2 tested · 2 mention-only
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Two independent labs measured this product across 2 physical metrics — battery and dimensional accuracy. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Garmin Venu 3
Across four hands-on whitelisted reviews (Reviewed and DC Rainmaker lab-measured; TechRadar and Tom's Guide hands-on-only), the Venu 3 is praised as an excellent fitness/health tracker with a stunning AMOLED screen and multi-day battery. Consistent knocks: high price, weak third-party apps, no LTE, and durability/scratch concerns.
Based on 4 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2023-08-30–2024-05-23
Tested by Reviewed, DC Rainmaker, TechRadar, Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- Long multi-day battery life, far beyond Apple/Samsung rivals · 4 sources
- Accurate, detailed fitness and health tracking (HR within 1 BPM of chest strap) · 4 sources
- Bright, colorful 1.4-inch AMOLED display readable in all conditions · 3 sources
- Comprehensive sleep tracking with new Sleep Coach and nap detection · 3 sources
Commonly flagged
- High price for a Garmin lacking premium training metrics · 3 sources
- Limited third-party apps and no LTE · 2 sources
- Durability concerns — Gorilla Glass 3 scratches easily, plasticky build
- Frustrating Garmin phone-pairing/setup experience
Where reviewers disagree On durability the sources split rather than clash: Reviewed found the Gorilla Glass 3 scratched far more easily than sapphire rivals during rock climbing, while TechRadar called its Gorilla Glass 3 scratch-free through 'harsh testing' — a genuine cross-source conflict driven by different test intensity.
The sources (4)
Battery drain over 10-hour test period: 4% (tracks toward >11 days runtime) · Real-world battery life (general use + few workouts/week): a full seven days · Battery life with always-on display: a little over four full days · Charge gained in half an hour: 47% · Heart-rate accuracy vs Polar Beat chest strap: within 1 BPM
In a basic 10-hour test period, I only saw the watch drain 4%, which tracks towards an overall runtime over 11 days.
The average pulse measurements were within 1 BPM of our benchmark measurements using a Polar Beat chest strap.
During testing, I found it far easier to scratch seriously than the sapphire screens found on some other watches, like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
Real-world battery life (always-on display, ~90 min GPS/day): roughly 4 days · Charge time from ~10% to mid-90%: about an hour
I’m getting roughly 4 days of battery life, but with on average ~90 minutes of GPS workouts per day
the Venu 3 easily delivers on both accuracy and usability, with a solid feature-set of both new and existing items that’s very competitive
it lacks multiband found in some of Garmin’s other watches at the same price point. Typically multiband (aka dual-frequency GNSS) delivers better results
This watch boasts a gorgeous 1.4-inch AMOLED display with a high 454 x 454 pixel resolution. This super-bright and colorful screen makes all your metrics show up clearly and attractively, no matter the lighting conditions.
It also meant heart rate data was accurate when compared with a chest strap test.
This would be a five-star section, but phone connection and setup was a nightmare.
The Garmin Venu 3 is one of the top smartwatches for fitness-tracking we've ever tested thanks to intuitive lifestyle guidance and up to two weeks of battery life.
In my experience, the GPS loaded up in seconds and accurately tracked all my outdoor exercise
the third-party app selection is extremely limited compared to the watchOS and Wear OS wearable app stores
Specifications
| Price (US) | $449.99 — current on record (was $450) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Released | 2023-08 |
| Case size (mm) | 45 |
| Display type | AMOLED |
| Battery hr | 336 |
| Gps | Yes |
| Lte option | No |
| Water resistance (m) | 50 |
| OS | Garmin OS |
| Ecg | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 30 |
Source: androidpolice.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by expertreviews.co.uk. Android Police review: 45x45x12 mm case, AMOLED 454x454, 14-day smartwatch-mode battery (=336 hr), single-band GPS, no LTE/cellular, 5 ATM (50 m), Garmin OS (proprietary), weight 30 g, US launch $450. Expert Reviews (UK): 45 mm, OLED 454x454, battery 'up to 14 days' (real-world ~5 days with AOD+GPS), single-band GPS, 5 ATM. Released August 2023. battery_hr=336 = 14×24. ECG: the Venu 3 shipped with Elevate V5 hardware that was NOT ECG-enabled at launch (Aug 2023); Garmin later enabled the ECG app for US owners after FDA clearance via software update. ecg=true reflects this index's methodology ('present and enabled in at least one primary market' — the US), NOT a launch-day capability. (Prior 'constant ECG monitoring' provenance quote was incorrect — that phrasing describes optical HR, not the ECG app.)
Is the Garmin Venu 3 worth it vs cheaper smartwatches?
Garmin Venu 3 against its closest cheaper and pricier smartwatches on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Case size (mm) | Display type | Battery hr | Gps | Lte option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Venu 3 this | $449.99 | 45 | AMOLED | 336 | Yes | No |
| Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) | $399 | 42 | LTPO OLED | 18 | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra | $650 | 47 | AMOLED | 60 | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Garmin Venu 3?
Across four hands-on whitelisted reviews (Reviewed and DC Rainmaker lab-measured; TechRadar and Tom's Guide hands-on-only), the Venu 3 is praised as an excellent fitness/health tracker with a stunning AMOLED screen and multi-day battery. Consistent knocks: high price, weak third-party apps, no LTE, and durability/scratch concerns. Praised: Bright, colorful 1.4-inch AMOLED display readable in all conditions; Long multi-day battery life, far beyond Apple/Samsung rivals; Accurate, detailed fitness and health tracking (HR within 1 BPM of chest strap); Comprehensive sleep tracking with new Sleep Coach and nap detection. Flagged: High price for a Garmin lacking premium training metrics; Limited third-party apps and no LTE; Durability concerns — Gorilla Glass 3 scratches easily, plasticky build; Frustrating Garmin phone-pairing/setup experience. (From 4 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Garmin Venu 3 cost?
The Garmin Venu 3 has a US price of $449.99, as of 2026-07-25.
How does the Garmin Venu 3 compare on price?
At $450, the Garmin Venu 3 is #14 cheapest of the 17 smartwatches we track, where the median is $349.99.
Has the Garmin Venu 3's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-06-27 the Garmin Venu 3 has fallen 0%, from $450 to $449.99.
What is the lowest price the Garmin Venu 3 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Garmin Venu 3 is $449.99 on 2026-07-25 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the Garmin Venu 3?
At $449.99, the Garmin Venu 3 is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-06-27.
When was the Garmin Venu 3 released?
The Garmin Venu 3 was released 2023-08.
What are the Garmin Venu 3's key specs?
Garmin Venu 3 (Garmin): case size mm 45, display type AMOLED, battery hr 336, gps Yes, lte option No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $449.99 at androidpolice.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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