Fitbit Versa 3 is one of the latest smartwatches from Fitbit, it succeeds the Versa 2 and comes with new additions like a loudspeaker and inbuilt GPS. It shares a lot of similarities in common with Garmin Venu as per fitness tracking, display, long battery life, and music storage. Each of these two will track your daily activities and help you manage notifications. Compare the differences between Fitbit Versa 3 vs Garmin Venu to find out which is a better smartwatch for you.
Fitbit Versa 3 vs Garmin Venu Full Specifications Compared
| Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Venu | |
|---|---|---|
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ABOUT DEVICE | ||
| Device name | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Venu |
| Device type | Sport/Fitness smartwatch | Sport/Fitness smartwatch |
| Predessesor | Fitbit Versa 2 | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music |
| Successor | Fitbit Versa 4 | Garmin Venu 2 |
| Released date | September, 2020 | September, 2019 |
| Ideal for | Unisex | Unisex |
DISPLAY | ||
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.58 inches | 1.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 336 x 336 pixel | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Pixel density | 300.74 PPI300.74 PPI | -- |
| Input type | Touchscreen Haptic button | Touchscreen plus 2 physical button |
| Always-on | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes |
BODY | ||
| Shape | Square/curved | Circular |
| Dimension | 40.5 x 40.5 x 12.4 mm | 43.2 x 43.2 x 12.4 mm |
| Weight | -- | 46.3 grams |
| Casing material | Aluminum | Fiber-reinforced polymer with polymer rear cover |
| Strap/band material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Bezel Material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
| Strap size | 140 - 180 mm (small) 180 - 220 mm (large) | 20mm |
| Interchangeable band | Yes | Yes, 20mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla glass 3 |
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color(s) | Pink clay/soft gold Midnight/soft gold Black | Gold/black Rose gold/tan Silver/dark gray Black/black |
MEMORY | ||
| RAM | -- | -- |
| Internal storage | About 4GB | 4GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 LE | Bluetooth smart v4.2 LE, ANT+ |
| Bluetooth calling | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Payment system | Fitbit Pay | Garmin pay |
| GPS | GPS/GLONASS | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo |
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Technology | No | No |
| SIM | No | No |
| Band | No | No |
NOTIFICATIONS | ||
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Text response | Yes | Yes |
FITNESS TRACKING | ||
| Sleep apnea | No | No |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max. | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes |
| Blood pressure | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Swim tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Under-water heart rate tracking | No | Yes |
| Preloaded maps | No | No |
| On-screen workout modes | Yes | Yes |
| Triathlon mode | No | Yes |
| ECG Tracking | No | No |
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes, 20 | Yes |
| Safety tracking | No | Yes |
MEDIA | ||
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Music streaming | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | No |
| Microphone | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | No |
SENSORS | ||
PLATFORM | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Fitbit OS | Proprietary OS |
| Chipset | -- | -- |
| CPU | -- | -- |
| GPU | -- | -- |
BATTERY | ||
| Type of battery | Non-removable lithium polymer | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
| Battery capacity | -- | -- |
| Battery life | Mixed usage: up to 6 days+ | Smartwatch mode: Up to 5 days GPS mode with music: Up to 6 hours |
| Charging type | USB based charging dock | USB charging cable |
| Charging time | About 1-30 mins | About 1-2 hours |
| Battery saver mode | Yes | Yes |
| Solar power | No | No |
| Rapid charging | Yes | No |
CLOCK FEATURES | ||
| Time/Date | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS | ||
| Control camera | Yes | Yes |
| Music control | Yes | Yes |
| Find phone | Yes | Yes |
MISC | ||
| Compatibility | Android 8.0+, IOS 14.0+ Check supported devices | Android and iOS Check if your device is compatible |
| Companion app | Fitbit App | Garmin connect IQ |
| Voice command | Yes (Alexa & Google Assistant) | No |
BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Venu | |
| Strap (small and large) | Straps | |
| Charging cable | USB charging cable | |
| Quick start guide | Quick start guide | |
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| Official Site | Official Site | |
Which is Better?
I go with Garmin Venu, I think it’s a more comprehensive activity tracker featuring more fitness tracking features and also has a more decent design than Versa 3. The downside is that you can’t answer calls nor do you get access to voice assistant as it lacks both a microphone and loudspeaker.
On the other hand, Versa 3 has a microphone and loudspeaker which allows you to answer calls that you must continue on your phone. You can’t make and answer calls directly on Versa 3, and you can’t add your personal music. You can only download from Pandora, Deezer, and control Spotify playlists. However, Versa 3 is a lot cheaper than Venu, yet offers lots of fitness tracking features and also has long battery life.
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