In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3 and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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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 |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Width | 44 mm | 43.6 mm |
Height | 44 mm | 43.6 mm |
Depth | 11.3 mm | 12.6 mm |
Weight | 19.6 g | 51 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
Watch Movement | Quartz | - |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp | Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Indirect |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Type | OLED - monochrome | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 132 x 64 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Case Size | 44 mm | 43 mm |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Silver stainless steel | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Back | - | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Powder grey | Black | Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
BAND | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
Band Colour | Powder grey | Black | Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
BATTERY | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 10 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove 3 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
SAR Value | - | 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |