Garmin Venu 3 Wins
Winner
VS
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
8.6
Outdoor enthusiasts and athletes wanting rugged Android smartwatch durability
Score Comparison
Criteria
Garmin Venu 3
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Overall Score
9.0
8.6
Health Insights & AI
9.2
9.2
Sleep Tracking
9.0
8.8
Battery Life
8.5
7.5
Value for Money
7.8
6.5
Design & Comfort
9.2
9.2
Activity Tracking
9.2
9.0
App & Ecosystem
8.8
9.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Venu 3
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Price
$450
$649
Released
31-Aug-23
25-Jul-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 Watch Ultra
Outdoor enthusiasts and athletes wanting rugged Android smartwatch durability
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra brings rugged adventure-ready features to Android users, offering a compelling alternative to Apple Watch Ultra for those in the Samsung ecosystem.
Strengths
- Rugged titanium construction for extreme sports
- 100-hour battery in power saving mode
- Dual-frequency GPS for superior accuracy
- Water resistant to 10ATM (100m)
Limitations
- Premium $649 price tag
- Large 47mm case may overwhelm smaller wrists
- Still shorter battery than Garmin alternatives
