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.
GENERAL | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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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 |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Case Size | 41 mm | 45 mm |
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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 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | 8 GB | - |
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User Memory | 4.3 GB | - |
RAM | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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RAM Size | 1 GB | - |
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CPU | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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CPU Type | Exynos 9110 | - |
Clock Speed | 1.15 GHz | - |
BATTERY | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Capacity | 247 mAh | - |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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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 |