Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Venu

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xplora 3S and Garmin Venu. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Venu Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System RTOS -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 42 mm 43.2 mm
Height 56.5 mm 43.2 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 50 g 46.3 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Sky blue Black
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
Sensors Accelerometer, G-sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications SMS SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
Technology GSM -
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
Type IPS - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size 1.33" 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details - Black | Granite blue
BAND Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-190 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand
CAMERA Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
Storage Capacity 160 MB -
CPU Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
CPU Type MT2503A/E -
BATTERY Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Standby Time 72 h -
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Garmin Venu
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP67 -
SAR Value 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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