Garmin Venu 3: News, leaks and everything we know so far
It looks like a Garmin Venu 3 reveal is imminent
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TheGarminVenu range is seen by many people as the perfect balance between a smartwatch and a dedicated running or fitness device. The Venu watches are not Garmin’s most advanced, ultra-premium multi-sports tools, like the Garmin Enduro 2, but they’re outstanding value, and much more affordable for the average person.
They’ve got a bright AMOLED screen, a slim profile and all the usual communication functionalities of proper smartwatches from the likes ofAppleandSamsung, but it’s also got Garmin’s excellent fitness features and GPS credentials. TheGarmin Venu 2is top of our list of thebest Garmin watchesfor a reason – we called it “A balance between everyday smartwatch and powerful sports training tool.”
So, when we heard a Garmin Venu 3 might be on the way, we naturally got very excited about the prospect. Below, we’ve listed everything we know about the hopefully upcoming Venu 3, including the latest news and leaks that all but confirm that the watch is in the works. Keep checking back, as we’ll update this page regularly with more information as it drops.
Cut to the chase
Garmin Venu 3: Price and release date predictions
The Garmin Venu 2 was priced at $399.99 / £349.99 / AU$629 when it launched in 2021, which is standard for one of thebest running watchesaround. We’d expect the Garmin Venu 3’s pricing to look similar, with perhaps a small price increase to account for inflation and the rising cost of electronic parts.
However,Flo of Fitness Tracker Test, a reliable leaker in the past, has spotted the Garmin Venu 3S name on an import database. The use of ‘S’ above is Garmin’s naming convention for smaller watches, which suggests multiple price points for watches of varying size.
In terms of a release date, we know Garmin is set to revealsomethingin September, and we believe it’s likely to be this watch. Expect a worldwide release either in late September or early October.
Garmin Venu 3: News and leaks
In May this year,Gadgets and Wearablesspotted the name Garmin Venu 3on a list of devices scheduled for regulatory approval on a Malaysian database. That was our first indication the Venu 3 was on the horizon, and it made sense: after relaunching its Forerunner, Enduro, Fenix and Epix lines, the Venu range is due for an update.
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A few months later, the news that Fitness Tracker Test broke above made the rounds via outlets such as our sibling siteAdvnture, seemingly confirming multiple sizes. While some believe it’ll launch at the IFA 2023 conference in Berlin early September, Garmin is not currently on the list of exhibitors, which suggests a launch later in the month.
Garmin Venu 3: What we want to see
1. New metrics
Since the Venu 2 debuted, we’ve had a selection of new tools debut on other Garmin watches, such as the Training Readiness, Hill and Endurance Scores. While the latter two are currently available only on high-end Fenix and Epix watches, such as theGarmin Epix Pro, it would be great to have access to them on a mid-range device.
2. Updated screen
One of the Venu’s selling points is that beautiful AMOLED screen, and to keep things competitive with thebest smartwatchessuch as theSamsung Galaxy Watch 6andApple Watch 8, we’d like to see an update with a higher resolution and a smoother refresh rate, even if that means a slight hit to the Venu’s impressive battery life.
3. Call acceptance
While the Venu 2 was a great watch, the subsequentGarmin Venu 2 Plusincorporated several new features, such as an onboard microphone for taking calls directly, even without your phone. We’d love the baseline Venu 3 to accommodate this change, even the smaller 3S.
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Matt is TechRadar’s expert on all things fitness, wellness and wearable tech. A former staffer at Men’s Health, he holds a Master’s Degree in journalism from Cardiff and has written for brands like Runner’s World, Women’s Health, Men’s Fitness, LiveScience and Fit&Well on everything fitness tech, exercise, nutrition and mental wellbeing.
Matt’s a keen runner, ex-kickboxer, not averse to the odd yoga flow, and insists everyone should stretch every morning. When he’s not training or writing about health and fitness, he can be found reading doorstop-thick fantasy books with lots of fictional maps in them.
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