Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin Venu Sq. 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 Sq |
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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 | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43.4 mm | 37 mm |
Height | 43.4 mm | 40.6 mm |
Depth | 11.7 mm | 11.5 mm |
Weight | 43 g | 37.6 g |
Body Material | - | Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor |
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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, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, 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, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls |
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 Sq |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
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 Sq |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
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Bezel | Stainless steel | Metallic orchid aluminium |
Case Back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal | Orchid | Shadow grey | White |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | White | Orchid | Shadow grey | White |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 6 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Venu Sq |
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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 |