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Venu 3S

Released 30 August 2023.6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/reach-your-health-and-fitness-goals-with-new-venu-3-gps-smartwatches-from-garminRead 5 October 2026Original dated maker release explicitly Available now, which establishes actual retail availability rather than a planned future date. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Case size
41mm
Platform
Proprietary
Display type
OLED
Battery life
240h

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General

Series
Venu1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Model numbers
010-02785-01, 010-02785-02, 010-02785-00, 010-02785-03, 010-02785-041Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
0753759314781, 0753759314798, 0753759314774, 0753759314804, 07537593148118Maker spec sheet (PDF)cms-public.1ntersport.com/968279dd-dbfe-4eaa-b315-366e3c9b34a1/Datenblatt-Venu-3-Serie.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Garmin six-page Venu 3/3S datasheet page 5 lists all five exact represented Venu 3S silicone SKUs and EANs. Separate Venu 3 and leather bundles excluded.
Announced
30 August 20236Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/reach-your-health-and-fitness-goals-with-new-venu-3-gps-smartwatches-from-garminRead 5 October 2026
Status
Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact current maker NZ SKU is marked sellable and offers Add To Cart. No discontinued status inferred from successor launch.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Garmin Venu 411Reviewdigitec.ch/en/page/garmin-venu-4-tested-a-smart-combination-of-sport-and-health-40273Read 7 October 2026Own comparison of the author’s prior Venu 3S and the 41 mm Venu 4 explicitly identifies the predecessor. Existing catalog successor has 41 and 45 mm variants.
Launch price (US)
$449.996Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/reach-your-health-and-fitness-goals-with-new-venu-3-gps-smartwatches-from-garminRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch explicitly available now with suggested retail price. Original colour packages share price. US amount excludes local sales tax. No euro VAT scope inferred from a retailer-hosted UVP table.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
NZ, US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026NZ maker exact SKU pages establish NZ. Original US launch separately establishes US model availability. Variant rows explicitly retain NZ scope and do not inherit US from base.6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/reach-your-health-and-fitness-goals-with-new-venu-3-gps-smartwatches-from-garminRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Silver stainless steel bezel with sage grey case and silicone band, Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with French Gray Case and Silicone Band, Slate stainless steel bezel with pebble gray case and silicone band, Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Dust Rose Case and Silicone Band, Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Ivory Case and Silicone Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Segment
Smartwatch1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
OS updates promised
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Case

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Case size
41mm2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Exact maker selected case option 41 mm for all five represented Venu 3S finishes. Separate 45 mm Venu 3 SKUs are excluded.
Case shape
Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Case material
Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Primary housing is fibre-reinforced polymer. Bezel metal is recorded separately in material description, not substituted for housing.
Case material (as published)
Fibre-reinforced polymer housing. Stainless steel bezel.1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Back
Fibre-reinforced polymer13Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/garmin-venu-3s-gps-smartwatch-41-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-stainless-steel-and-french-gray-2023/10101797.pRead 7 October 2026Exact 010-02785-02 French Gray retailer row states the rear housing material. Typographical polymner is normalized to polymer. Sensor window and ECG contact material are excluded from this housing description.
Case dimensions
Height41Width41Thickness12mm(1.6 × 1.6 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Weight (case only)
27g(1 oz)12Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/compareRead 7 October 2026Maker comparison product ID 873214 explicitly separates 27 g from 40 g with the included band. The current NZ product page only publishes the latter. Digital Citizen independently says 27 g without the band. All five existing finish rows have the same 41 mm housing.
Weight with strap
40g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact maker 40 g with included silicone band. Leather package 34 g is excluded. Bare-body mass is not published and is omitted.

Durability

Water resistance
5ATM4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Swim 5 ATM, pressure equivalent to 50 m. It is not a supported scuba depth or dive-mode claim.
Water resistance standard
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
Dive rating
Not available
Max dive depth
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
MIL-STD-810 tests
Not available
Operating temperature
Min-20Max50°C4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Published operating range. Separate 0 to 45 C charging range is not stored as operation.

Display

Display type
OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Published AMOLED. No LTPO panel, refresh limits or peak brightness inferred.
Display type (as published)
AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Screen size
1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Resolution
390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Pixel density
Not available
Display area
Not available
Touchscreen
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Max refresh rate
Not available
Min refresh rate
Not available
Peak brightness
Not available
Minimum brightness
Not available
Always-on display
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Display cover
Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Display cover (as published)
Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Platform

Platform
Proprietary15Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/garmin-venu-3-review_id6021Read 7 October 2026PhoneArena explicitly states that its sample is the smaller 41 mm Venu 3S despite the shortened review title. Its own software description identifies Garmin’s proprietary OS.
OS at launch
Not available
Software
Not available
Latest OS
Garmin firmware 17.0516Maker product pageforums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/venu-3-series/429866/venu-3-series-software-version---17-05Read 7 October 2026Official Garmin staff states that version 17.05 for Venu 3/3S has reached 100% stable release. Later release searches found no qualifying newer stable version. Current access date defines the researched version.
Works with
iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Phone requirement
Compatible Bluetooth Android phone, or iPhone with iOS 18.2 or later for the current Garmin Connect app.17Maker product pageapps.apple.com/us/app/garmin-connect/id583446403Read 7 October 2026Garmin’s current App Store listing version 5.30 requires iOS 18.2. This is a current app requirement, distinct from launch compatibility. The watch manual confirms Android and iOS Bluetooth phones. A current numeric Android minimum could not be recovered from the support article.25Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Venu 3 series Bluetooth phone compatibility Android/iOS. Current iOS minimum comes from the Garmin Connect developer App Store listing.
App store
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Voice assistants
Paired smartphone voice assistant5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Overview hold Custom/Voice Assistant button activates assistant on paired phone. It is not an independent onboard assistant or generic Siri/Alexa compatibility promise.
Chipset
NXP i.MX RT5559Maker spec sheet (PDF)nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT500EC.pdfRead 7 October 2026NXP exact orderable-part/marking table page 7 maps fitted photo mark to RT555. Family GPU/clock options not inherited into watch fields.23Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-6709359.pdfRead 7 October 2026Garmin FCC internal photos page 2 show the fitted NXP marking MRT555SFF. NXP IMXRT500EC Rev. 4 table 1 maps MRT555SFFOC to MIMXRT555SFFOC, the RT555 in FOWLP249. The RT595 is a distinct part. PhoneArena’s MediaTek MT6739 database claim conflicts with the actual board and its own review’s Unknown row. Device RAM and clock are not inferred.
Process
Not available
CPU cores
19Maker spec sheet (PDF)nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT500EC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Fitted RT555 identified in actual Garmin FCC board photo. NXP block diagram has one Cortex-M33 CPU. Exact RT555 row disables the optional DSP, unlike RT595. One general CPU core. Component maximum clock is not transferred to watch runtime.
CPU configuration
CountCore
1Arm Cortex-M33
Source9Maker spec sheet (PDF)nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT500EC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact RT555 orderable-part row and block diagram establish the single Cortex-M33 configuration. No DSP core is included. Maximum frequency is omitted because the original part retailer lists 200 MHz while current family datasheet says up to 275 MHz, and exact watch clock is unpublished.
Max CPU clock
Not available
GPU
NXP 2.5D vector graphics processor9Maker spec sheet (PDF)nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT500EC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact RT555 table row enables Graphics. Datasheet Graphics/Multimedia identifies the 2.5D vector graphics unit. Fitted part is matched through actual board marking. No GPU clock, software acceleration guarantee or RT595 DSP inherited.
Low-power coprocessor
Not available

Memory

RAM
Not available
Storage
8GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Health sensors

Heart rate sensor
Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor (5th generation)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)cms-public.1ntersport.com/968279dd-dbfe-4eaa-b315-366e3c9b34a1/Datenblatt-Venu-3-Serie.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker datasheet names the fifth-generation HR sensor for Venu 3 series including Venu 3S. Current exact 3S SKU table independently lists Garmin ECG App support, with country, age, software and paired-phone requirements.
ECG capability
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Current exact Venu 3S maker specification marks Garmin ECG App yes. Country eligibility, age, compatible phone and updated software required. Hardware capability and current app support do not assert ECG was enabled at 2023 launch.
Blood oxygen sensing
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Skin temperature sensing
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Current exact maker Skin temperature yes. Current software function, not a core-body thermometer or launch claim.
Blood pressure feature
Not available
Body composition sensor
Not available
Skin conductance (EDA)
No15Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/garmin-venu-3-review_id6021Read 7 October 2026The own review of the actual 41 mm Venu 3S explicitly excludes EDA sensing. ECG electrodes do not establish EDA.
Medical clearances
United States: FDA-cleared Garmin ECG App18Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/garmin-expands-ecg-app-to-additional-smartwatches-including-its-flagship-epix-pro-and-fenix-7-pro-seriesRead 7 October 2026Original October 17, 2023 maker release extends its FDA-cleared ECG App to the Venu 3 series. Exact Venu 3S maker specifications and the supported-model list corroborate. US use requires age 22 or older and eligible phone, country and software. Clearance is for the app. FDA K221774 corroborates the app identity.

Motion and environment sensors

Accelerometer
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Accelerometer range
Not available
Gyroscope
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026
Barometric altimeter
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026
Compass
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Depth gauge
Not available
Depth gauge range
Not available
Water temperature sensor
Not available

Health and fitness

Health features
Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking, ECG app3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Exact current health rows and original launch corroborate continuous HR, high/low alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV, advanced sleep, stress and women health. Sleep stages explicitly in original manual. Pulse Ox and ECG, where present, are country-restricted. No training readiness or skin-temperature ovulation algorithm inferred.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026
Fitness features
Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Recovery advice, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Golf courses, Running dynamics, Running power3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Exact current capability rows and manual activity chapters. Move IQ can auto-start timed walking/running after configured thresholds. Swimming is corroborated by recording chapters. Current manual page 51 explicitly supports wrist running power and running dynamics. These are current software features, not original launch promises. Straight-line Back to Start does not establish TracBack or course-following.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026
Sport profiles
Not available
Dive modes
Not available
External sensors
Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Wireless Sensors table, printed page 50, supports external heart-rate straps, power meters, speed/cadence sensors, foot pods and smart trainers. Additional published golf-club, eBike, light, radar and tempe accessories are not mapped because the schema has no corresponding enum slots. They are not built-in sensors or box items.

Safety

Fall detection
No4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current manual limits Incident Detection to certain recorded outdoor activities. It requires a paired phone and data, and is unavailable in wheelchair mode. The schema excludes activity-only incident detection from general fall detection. CHIP’s broader Sturzerkennung label describes that restricted feature.
Car crash detection
Not available
Emergency SOS
Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Assistance sends message/LiveTrack/GPS to configured emergency contacts through paired phone and Garmin Connect. Phone data plan and coverage required. App does not contact emergency services on behalf of user.
Emergency siren
Not available
Live location sharing
Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current LiveTrack chapter, configured sharing and connected phone required. Generic activity incident detection is not stored as all-day fall detection or vehicle crash detection. It is disabled in wheelchair mode.
Dedicated LED flashlight
No19Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/08/garmin-venu-3-in-depth-review-more-sleep-analytics-power-meters-and-more.htmlRead 7 October 2026DC Rainmaker explicitly tested both sizes and distinguishes the screen flashlight from a dedicated LED. Current family manual independently says to turn on the AMOLED display as a flashlight.25Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Controls menu explicitly describes an AMOLED display flashlight.

Positioning

Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact published satellite-system sensor list. All-Systems runtime does not establish dual-frequency hardware.
Dual-band GNSS
No19Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/08/garmin-venu-3-in-depth-review-more-sleep-analytics-power-meters-and-more.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own launch review explicitly covers both sizes and distinguishes multi-GNSS from multi-band reception. PhoneArena’s actual 41 mm review independently says there is no dual-band GPS support. This does not assert that a dormant chip feature is physically impossible.
Offline maps
Not available

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth version
Not available
Wi-Fi
Yes26Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Report-6709373.pdfRead 7 October 2026The same radio-mode table lists Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n, so a Wi-Fi radio is fitted.
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 420Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/garmin-venu-3s-gps-smartwatch-41-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-stainless-steel-and-dust-rose-2023/6551504Read 7 October 2026Exact Venu 3S 010-02785-03 hardware row states N, normalized to Wi-Fi 4. FCC A04542 report independently tests 802.11 b/g/n. Model hardware function across the five represented finish packages. No rated throughput inferred.26Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Report-6709373.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact A04542 Venu 3S maker-filed SAR report, RF Output Power operating-mode table, explicitly lists WiFi 2.4 GHz 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n. Intrinsic radio capability corroborates exact Best Buy Venu 3S N row. No throughput or regional channel entitlement inferred.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact family specifications list 2.4 GHz radio alongside separate 13.56 MHz NFC. Current Venu 3S maker page explicitly has Wi-Fi. A04542 SAR report explicitly identifies Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz b/g/n modes, distinguishing those from BT and ANT. No 5/6 GHz band or universal regional channel permission inferred.26Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Report-6709373.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same exact radio-mode table expressly identifies WiFi 2.4 GHz, separately from Bluetooth. Native family manual lists 2.4 GHz radio and 13.56 MHz NFC. Regulatory numeric SAR and identifiers are not transferred across unresolved regional SKU scope.
Cellular
No15Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/garmin-venu-3-review_id6021Read 7 October 2026PhoneArena actually reviewed the 41 mm Venu 3S and explicitly excludes cellular. CHIP lists no SIM, eSIM or cellular. Maker calling requires a paired phone. All five represented finishes use the same noncellular hardware.
Network
Not available
4G bands
Not available
5G bands
Not available
NFC
Yes7Press releasegarmin.com/vi-VN/newsroom/press-release/news-2023-nov-garminpay-releaseRead 5 October 2026Original maker Vietnamese Garmin Pay release explicitly lists the Venu 3 series, which includes Venu 3S, among NFC-integrated watches. Current exact Venu 3S SKU table independently marks Garmin Pay supported. No regional transit-card feature or universal bank compatibility inferred.
Contactless payments
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Payment services
Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Satellite
Not available
ANT+
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Audio

Speaker
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026
Microphones
Not available
Calls on the watch
Phone only2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly paired compatible smartphone required for call audio. No independent cellular calling inferred.
Music on the watch
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Controls

Buttons
34Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026
Named operating buttons
Action button, Back button, Custom/Voice Assistant button4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact named operating controls from Overview, printed page 6. Action, Back and Custom/Voice Assistant buttons. No names from newer watch manuals borrowed.
Crown
None21Reviewchip.de/test/Garmin-Venu-3S-im-Test_185043588.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Venu 3S own review explicitly says it has no rotating crown. Its three push buttons remain separate controls.
Rotating bezel
None22Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-venu-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review describes the absence of a bezel used for interface navigation, while separately describing the decorative metal bezel. It explicitly says the Venu 3S shares these features. The source tested the larger watch, so only this stated shared control feature is adopted.
Gestures
Touchscreen swipes and taps, Raise and turn wrist to wake display4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Manual introduction and Touchscreen Tips describe swipes and taps. Display settings explicitly name raising and turning the wrist to wake the screen. No gestures from newer watches are added.

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
220mAh23Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-6709359.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Garmin 361-00162-00 battery label in manufacturer FCC internal photos, page 1, states rated 220 mAh and 0.85 Wh. The label was visually read at 300 dpi. CHIP and MediaMarkt independently corroborate 220 mAh for the 3S. The larger watch and aftermarket cells are excluded.
Claimed battery life
ModeWith solarHours (h)
SmartwatchNo240
Always-onNo120
Low powerNo480
GPSNo21
GPS, all systemsNo15
GPS, all systems with musicNo8
Source4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact manual Specifications/Battery Life Information for Venu 3S column, printed page 73. The 10-day smartwatch mode includes activity tracking and continuous wrist heart rate. All durations are maker up-to maxima. Always On is a separate 5-day claim. Battery saver, GPS-only, all-systems GNSS and all-systems with music have separate rows. Actual duration depends on notifications, GPS, connected sensors and other enabled features. No sibling-model runtime transferred.
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
240h
AOD battery life (up to)
120h
GPS mode (claimed)
21h
Solar charging
Not available
Charging method
Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Charging guidance
Not available
Max charging power (watch)
Not available
Fast charging
Not available
Quick charge claim
Not available
Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
Not available
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available

Measured

Peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Battery tests (measured)
TestHours (h)
Other83.3
Source10Measurementchip.de/artikel/So-testet-CHIP-Smartwatches_182876255.htmlRead 7 October 2026Linked CHIP method uses maximum brightness and a notification each minute, with time-lapse observation until battery shutdown.24Measurementchip.de/test/Garmin-Venu-3S-im-Test_185043588.htmlRead 7 October 2026CHIP’s actual 41 mm Venu 3S table gives 83:18 hours, tested November 7, 2023 with firmware 7.07. Linked method sets maximum display brightness, sends one phone notification per minute and records a time-lapse until battery shutdown. Review says no GPS. AOD and phone/radio settings are not explicit. Other represents this lab workload. The 86-hour larger watch is excluded.
Full charge time (measured)
Not available

Strap

Lug width
18mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Quick-release strap
Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Strap system
Standard 18 mm quick-release spring bars4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Manual Changing the Bands, page 71, explicitly gives Venu 3S standard 18 mm quick-release bands and spring-bar instructions. The larger Venu 3 has 22 mm bands. This is distinct from QuickFit.
Strap material
Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026
Strap
Silicone band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026All five exact current NZ finish descriptions explicitly include a silicone band. This generic published name applies to those five rows. Optional leather packages and separately sold replacements are excluded.
Strap sizes
Wrist (min) (mm)Wrist (max) (mm)
110175
Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Included Venu 3S silicone band wrist range 110 to 175 mm. Optional replacement straps and larger-watch bands are not inherited.

Regulatory

FCC ID
Not available
SAR limb (US)
Not available
SAR limb (EU)
0.45W/kg4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Venu 3S EU limb SAR 0.45 W/kg from manual Specifications. Venu 3S torso 1.94 W/kg and larger Venu 3 limb 0.36 W/kg are not substituted.
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Venu 3S, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact per-SKU In the Box tab lists watch, USB-C charging/data cable and documentation. Complete list has no mains adapter. Proprietary four-pin watch connector is not USB-C on watch.
Power adapter in box
No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year14Owner's manualfccid.io/IPH-04542/User-Manual/User-Manual-ISPI-6769765.pdfRead 7 October 2026Actual Garmin Important Safety and Product Information supplied with A04542 US Venu 3S states one year of consumer warranty for non-aviation products. US scope. Exact US retailers agree. NZ Noel Leeming and Dick Smith also state one year, but European terms are not generalized. Statutory rights are separate.

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Variants

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Model numberGTINLaunch price (US)MarketsColours
010-02785-010753759314781$449.99NZSilver stainless steel bezel with sage grey case and silicone band
010-02785-020753759314798$449.99NZSoft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with French Gray Case and Silicone Band
010-02785-000753759314774$449.99NZSlate stainless steel bezel with pebble gray case and silicone band
010-02785-030753759314804$449.99NZSoft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Dust Rose Case and Silicone Band
010-02785-040753759314811$449.99NZSoft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Ivory Case and Silicone Band

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