Garmin Venu 3 Wins
Winner
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Garmin Venu 3

9.0

Health enthusiasts wanting the most complete subscription-free fitness smartwatch

VS
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 product image

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3

7.9

Samsung users wanting affordable fitness tracking with great battery

David Nakamura
David Nakamura

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

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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
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 logo

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

Ready to Get Started?

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Garmin Venu 3

Score: 9.0
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Samsung Galaxy Fit 3

Score: 7.9