Garmin Venu 3 Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Garmin Venu 3
Whoop 5.0
Overall Score
9.0
8.7
Health Insights & AI
9.2
9.8
Sleep Tracking
9.0
9.5
Battery Life
8.5
7.5
Value for Money
7.8
6.5
Design & Comfort
9.2
8.5
Activity Tracking
9.2
8.5
App & Ecosystem
8.8
9.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Garmin Venu 3
Whoop 5.0
Price
$450
$199/yr
Released
31-Aug-23
15-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 Whoop 5.0
Serious athletes and biohackers wanting the deepest recovery analytics
Whoop 5.0 delivers unparalleled recovery insights for dedicated athletes willing to invest in a subscription-based health platform.
Strengths
- Industry-leading recovery and strain insights
- Healthspan feature tracks physiological age
- Journal correlates behaviors with metrics
- Screenless design eliminates distractions
Limitations
- Expensive subscription ($199-359/year required)
- Device stops working without subscription
- No display for real-time data
