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Garmin Venu 3 — 2023 · Fitness + health
Garmin

Garmin Venu 3

2023 · Fitness + health

85
/ 100
From $449
VS
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm wins by 8
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — 2023 · Fitness + health
Apple

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

2023 · Fitness + health

93
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Garmin Venu 3 lands at 85 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm at 93. That puts Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Garmin Venu 3 if…

  • ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
  • ✓GPS + heart rate
  • ✓Notification mirroring

Pick Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm if…

  • ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
  • ✓GPS + heart rate
  • ✓Notification mirroring
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Fitness

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

Compared on the fitness sub-score

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm leads on fitness (93 vs 85).

Display

Tie

Compared on the display sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Health

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

Compared on the health sub-score

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm leads on health (91 vs 83).

Value for money

Garmin Venu 3

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Garmin Venu 3 more score per dollar ($449 vs $799).

Garmin Venu 3 85
vs
93 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

Score breakdown

Garmin Venu 3
85
battery 94
display 88
fitness 85
health 83
durability 86
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
93
battery 72
display 88
fitness 93
health 91
durability 86

Specs side-by-side

Garmin Venu 3 versus Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — full spec comparison
Spec Garmin Venu 3 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm
Release year
2023
2023

Garmin Venu 3

Pros
  • +Multi-day fitness tracking
  • +GPS + heart rate
  • +Notification mirroring
Cons
  • −Battery life varies dramatically
  • −Companion phone required
  • −Screen-on drains battery

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

Pros
  • +Multi-day fitness tracking
  • +GPS + heart rate
  • +Notification mirroring
Cons
  • −Battery life varies dramatically
  • −Companion phone required
  • −Screen-on drains battery

FAQ: Garmin Venu 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm

Which is better, Garmin Venu 3 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm? +

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Garmin Venu 3 worth the price? +

At $449, Garmin Venu 3 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.

Is Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm worth the price? +

At $799, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in fitness.

Does Garmin Venu 3 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for fitness, Garmin Venu 3 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm? +

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — leads on fitness (93 vs 85). Compared on the fitness sub-score.

Which is better for health, Garmin Venu 3 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm? +

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Aluminum 45mm — leads on health (91 vs 83). Compared on the health sub-score.