Garmin Venu 3 Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Garmin Venu 3
Oura Ring 4
Overall Score
9.0
8.5
Health Insights & AI
9.2
9.0
Sleep Tracking
9.0
9.8
Battery Life
8.5
8.0
Value for Money
7.8
7.0
Design & Comfort
9.2
9.5
Activity Tracking
9.2
7.5
App & Ecosystem
8.8
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Venu 3
Oura Ring 4
Price
$450
$350/mo
Released
31-Aug-23
23-Oct-24
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 Oura Ring 4
Users prioritizing sleep optimization and passive health monitoring
Oura Ring 4 excels at what it does best: unobtrusive, highly accurate sleep and recovery tracking for those who want health data without a wrist device.
Strengths
- Best-in-class sleep tracking accuracy
- Discreet ring form factor
- Comfortable for 24/7 wear including sleep
- Excellent temperature trend tracking
Limitations
- Limited workout tracking capabilities
- Optional membership ($6/mo) for full features
- Must remove for heavy lifting/gripping
