Garmin Venu 4 vs Venu 3 specs comparison

The Venu 4 is the better buy if you want Garmin’s latest hardware and features, but the Venu 3 remains a very capable watch. If the older model is heavily discounted, it can still offer much of the same core experience for less.

At a glance

What's different?

The strongest database-backed differences, without pretending every different number is an advantage.

Garmin Venu 4 45 mm

  • Multi-band GPS Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ vs GPS, GLONASS and Galileo
  • More advanced training tools Training Readiness, Training Status, Training Load Focus +2 more
  • LED flashlight Not available on the other model
  • Stainless-steel case elements Stainless steel and fiber-reinforced polymer vs Fiber-reinforced polymer

Garmin Venu 3

  • 16.7% longer battery life 14 days vs 12 days
  • 16.1% lighter 47 g vs 56 g
Both include ECG, blood oxygen tracking, skin temperature tracking, HRV tracking, on-board music, Bluetooth calling, a microphone.
Full comparison

The full record

136 specifications across 13 areas, with 15 genuine differences.

1. Design & display 5 differences · no clear overall edge No clear edge
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
Release date
September 2025
August 2023
Physical size
45 x 45 x 12.5 mm
45 x 45 x 12 mm
Weight
56 g with included band
47 g with included band
Material
Stainless steel and fiber-reinforced polymer
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Water resistance
5 ATM
5 ATM
Color options
Slate, Silver
Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with French Gray Case; Slate Stainless Steel Bezel with Pebble Gray Case; Silver Stainless Steel Bezel with Sage Gray Case; Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Dust Rose Case; Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Ivory Case; Silver Stainless Steel Bezel with Whitestone Case; Slate Stainless Steel Bezel with Black Case
Display type
AMOLED touchscreen
AMOLED touchscreen
Display size
1.4 inch
1.4 inch
Display resolution
454 x 454 pixels
454 x 454 pixels
2. Battery & charging 1 difference · Garmin Venu 3 leads on Battery life Garmin Venu 3
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
Battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery life
Up to 12 days smartwatch mode (4 days always-on); up to 25 days Battery Saver; up to 20 hours GPS-only GNSS; up to 19 hours all-systems GNSS; up to 9 hours all-systems GNSS with music
Up to 14 days smartwatch mode (5 days always-on); up to 26 days Battery Saver; up to 26 hours GPS-only GNSS; up to 20 hours all-systems GNSS; up to 11 hours all-systems GNSS with music
Charging
USB
USB
3. Sensors & positioning 3 differences · Garmin Venu 4 45 mm leads on GNSS type, QZSS +1 Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
GNSS type
Multi-band GNSS with SatIQ
GPS, GLONASS and Galileo
GPS
Yes
Yes
GALILEO
Yes
Yes
GLONASS
Yes
Yes
QZSS
Yes
No
Beidou
Yes
No
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Yes
Barometric altimeter
Yes
Yes
Compass
Yes
Yes
Geomagnetic
No
No
Ambient light sensor
Yes
Yes
Optical heart rate
Yes
Yes
Electrical heart rate
Yes
Yes
SpO2
Yes
Yes
Temperature
Yes
Yes
Galvanic skin response
No
No
Microphone
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Yes
Yes
Vibration motor
Yes
Yes
4. Health & activity No significant differences Even
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
Steps
Yes
Yes
Distance
Yes
Yes
Calories burned
Yes
Yes
Floors
Yes
Yes
Sports tracking
Yes
Yes
Sleep
Yes
Yes
Heart rate
Yes
Yes
HRV
Yes
Yes
Stress
Yes
Yes
Blood oxygen
Yes
Yes
Respiration rate
Yes
Yes
Skin temperature
Yes
Yes
ECG
Yes
Yes
Blood pressure
No
No
Body composition
No
No
Glucose
No
No
Hydration level
No
No
UV exposure
No
No
Calorie intake
No
No
Hyperglycemia risk assessment
No
No
Arterial stiffness detection
No
No
Pulse wave arrhythmia analysis
No
No
No significant differences in this area.
5. Smart features No significant differences Even
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
Smartphone compatibility
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
Operating system at launch
Garmin proprietary
Garmin proprietary
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
NFC / connected pay
Yes
Yes
UWB
No
No
Cellular
No
No
Smartphone notifications
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth calling
Yes (paired smartphone)
Yes (paired smartphone)
Smartphone music control
Yes
Yes
On-board music storage
Yes
Yes
Voice assistant
Yes (paired smartphone)
Yes (paired smartphone)
No significant differences in this area.
6. Navigation & safety 1 difference · Garmin Venu 4 45 mm leads on LED flashlight Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
Maps
No
No
Offline maps
No
No
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Emergency SOS
Yes (paired smartphone)
Yes (paired smartphone)
Satellite SOS
No
No
Fall detection
Yes
Yes
LED flashlight
Yes
No
Diving
No
No
Updated map engine
No
No
7. Garmin performance & training 5 differences · Garmin Venu 4 45 mm leads on Training Readiness, Training Status +3 Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
Body Battery
Yes
Yes
Training Readiness
Yes
No
Training Status
Yes
No
Training Load Focus
Yes
No
Endurance Score
No
No
Hill Score
No
No
Real-Time Stamina
No
No
Running Tolerance
No
No
Running Economy
No
No
Step Speed Loss
No
No
Performance Condition
No
No
PacePro
No
No
ClimbPro
No
No
Jet Lag Adviser
No
No
Daily Suggested Workouts
Yes
No
Race Widget
Yes
No
Morning Report
Yes
Yes
Garmin Coach
Yes
Yes
Garmin Epic
No
No
Rucking workouts
No
No
Indoor rowing VO2 max
No
No
Indoor rowing FTP
No
No
Indoor rowing power curve / zones
No
No
Indoor rowing lactate threshold
No
No
Indoor rowing max heart rate
No
No
8. Garmin golf No significant differences Even
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
Golf course maps
Yes
Yes
Green View
Yes
Yes
Hazard View
Yes
Yes
Garmin AutoShot
Yes
Yes
PlaysLike Distance
No
No
PinPointer
Yes
Yes
Touch Targeting
No
No
Virtual Caddie
No
No
Green Contours
No
No
Club tracking compatibility
Yes
Yes
Swing Tempo
No
No
Tempo Training
No
No
No significant differences in this area.
9. Garmin tactical No significant differences Even
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
Stealth Mode
No
No
Kill Switch
No
No
Jumpmaster
No
No
Night Vision compatibility
No
No
Applied Ballistics
No
No
No significant differences in this area.
10. Garmin aviation No significant differences Even
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
Direct-to/Nearest airport navigation
No
No
Aviation maps
No
No
METAR/TAF weather
No
No
NEXRAD radar
No
No
Automatic flight logging
No
No
Garmin Pilot flight-plan transfer
No
No
No significant differences in this area.
11. Garmin diving No significant differences Even
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
Dive modes
No
No
Air integration
No
No
SubWave networking
No
No
Dive Readiness
No
No
DiveView maps
No
No
Diver-to-diver messaging
No
No
No significant differences in this area.
12. Garmin marine No significant differences Even
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
Chartplotter connectivity
No
No
Autopilot control
No
No
Fusion-Link
No
No
Boat data streaming
No
No
Tide data
No
No
No significant differences in this area.
13. Garmin ecosystem No significant differences Even
Fact
Garmin Venu 4 45 mm
Garmin Venu 3
Connect IQ
Yes
Yes
Built-in inReach
No
No
No significant differences in this area.

Individual specifications

These technical specs are correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publishing.