Garmin Venu 3 Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Garmin Venu 3
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Overall Score
9.0
7.9
Health Insights & AI
9.2
7.0
Sleep Tracking
9.0
7.8
Battery Life
8.5
9.2
Value for Money
7.8
9.2
Design & Comfort
9.2
8.2
Activity Tracking
9.2
7.5
App & Ecosystem
8.8
7.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Venu 3
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Price
$450
$60
Released
31-Aug-23
09-Jan-25
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Garmin Venu 3
Health enthusiasts wanting the most complete subscription-free fitness smartwatch
Garmin Venu 3 offers the deepest health insights of any fitness watch without mandatory subscriptions, justifying its premium positioning.
Strengths
- Comprehensive health dashboard
- Elevate V5 heart rate sensor (most accurate)
- Voice calls via Bluetooth
- Wheelchair mode and nap detection
Limitations
- Premium $450 price tag
- Heavier than fitness bands
- Some metrics need chest strap for best accuracy
When to Choose Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Samsung users wanting affordable fitness tracking with great battery
The Galaxy Fit 3 offers premium build quality and Samsung Health integration at an entry-level price, perfect for casual fitness tracking.
Strengths
- Excellent Samsung Health app integration
- 13-day battery life
- Sleek aluminum design
- Fall detection and Emergency SOS
Limitations
- No built-in GPS
- Limited to Samsung ecosystem benefits
- Basic health insights compared to Galaxy Watch