In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Garmin Venu 2. 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 3S | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | 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 | 39 mm | 45.4 mm |
Height | 39 mm | 45.4 mm |
Depth | 10.9 mm | 12.2 mm |
Weight | 24.5 g | 49 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, 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 |
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 | 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 | Incoming calls | Calendar, applications |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Venu 2 |
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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 3S | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Case Size | 39 mm | 45 mm |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Silver stainless steel | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Details | Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold | Black | Granite blue |
BAND | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 18 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | 135-200 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Granite blue | Light sand | Navy | Black | Granite blue |
BATTERY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 12 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | - | FCC |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |