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5.5Display9.3
8.2Health tracking5.0
5.9Sports & outdoor4.7
7.1Smart features5.4
3.2Build & durability9.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Venu 3Watch GT Runner 2
| Venu 3 | Watch GT Runner 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 45 mm | 43.5 mm | +1.5 mm |
| Width | 45 mm | 43.5 mm | +1.5 mm |
| Thickness | 12 mm | 10.7 mm | +1.3 mm |
| Weight | 30 g | 34 g | −4 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Venu 3 better than Watch GT Runner 2?
- Weight30 g vs 34.5 g+15%
- Screen size1.4″ vs 1.32″+6%
Why is Watch GT Runner 2 better than Venu 3?
- Wireless chargingNo · Venu 3: Yes
- Thickness12 mm vs 10.7 mm+12%
- Pixel density324 ppi vs 352 ppi+9%
- Resolution (width)454 px vs 466 px+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 45 mm | 44 mm |
| Weight | 30 g | 34.5 g |
| Thickness | 12 mm | 10.7 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 43.5 mm |
| Width | 45 mm | 43.5 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | — |
| Sapphire crystal | No | — |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | Kunlun Crystal |
| Strap material | silicone | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Ingress protection | — | IP69 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx9 |
| Water rating (maker) | Swim, 5 ATM | — |
| Colours | — | Dusk Blue, Dawn Orange, Midnight Black |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.4″ | 1.32″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 454 px | 466 px |
| Resolution (height) | 454 px | 466 px |
| Pixel density | 324 ppi | 352 ppi |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 14 days | 14 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 5 days | — |
| Battery saver mode | 26 days | — |
| GPS battery life | 26 h | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 540 mAh |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Si/C |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | — |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | — |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | — |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, SpO2, compass, barometer, depth, temperature |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 54 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | — | No |
| eSIM | — | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| Bluetooth | — | 6 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | — |
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 8 GB | — |
| Third-party apps | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | — |
| Platform | Proprietary | — |
| Works with | iOS, Android | Android, iOS |
