FitHQ
Smartwatches · Garmin

Garmin Venu 3

Gen 3 · 2023

Bright display, reliable sleep and nap detection, and a calmer all-day wear than the Fenix.

8.5FitHQ score / 10

The verdict in brief

Pros

  • Bright AMOLED with 5-day battery
  • Reliable sleep and nap detection
  • Comfortable all-day wear

Cons

  • Fewer training metrics than the Fenix
  • No offline maps

Specs

  • ~5-day battery
  • AMOLED
  • Nap detection

Our take

Bright display, reliable sleep and nap detection, and a calmer all-day wear than the Fenix.

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