Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS 5.5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later 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
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 41 mm 45.4 mm
Height 42.5 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 11.3 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 48.2 g 49 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support 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 SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Venu 2
Type Super AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Venu 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Venu 2
Case Size 41 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Details Mystic bronze | Mystic silver Black | Granite blue
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Granite blue
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Venu 2
Storage Capacity 8 GB -
User Memory 4.3 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Venu 2
RAM Size 1 GB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Venu 2
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 9110 -
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Venu 2
Capacity 247 mAh -
Battery Life 120 hours 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
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
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes -
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 FCC
SAR Value 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R850 -
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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