Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch vs Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm (2026)

✍️ By the 247Verdict Editorial Team📅 Updated 05 October 2026

Which is better? We compared both on score, owner ratings, pros and cons.

Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch

9.2/10 Excellent

4.6★ (4,800 owners)

AMOLED, wheelchair mode, nap detection, 14-day battery, Body Battery, Garmin Connect. Health-focused Garmin.

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Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm

9.0/10 Excellent

4.4★ (4,800 owners)

AMOLED, Fitbit sensors, ECG, Google Assistant, Pixel integration, 24hr battery. Google's flagship watch.

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At a Glance

	Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch	Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm
247Verdict Score	9.2/10	9.0/10
Owner Rating	4.6★ (4,800)	4.4★ (4,800)
Verdict	Excellent	Excellent
Battery	14 days AMOLED	24 hours

Quick Verdict

Both are strong choices, but the Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch edges ahead with a 9.2/10 vs 9.0/10. AMOLED, wheelchair mode, nap detection, 14-day battery, Body Battery, Garmin Connect. Health-focused Garmin. That said, the Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm is worth considering if AMOLED, Fitbit sensors, ECG, Google Assistant, Pixel integration, 24hr battery. Google's flagship watch. Check the current price on Amazon →

Pros & Cons Side by Side

Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch

Body Battery energy monitoring combines sleep, stress and activity into a single daily readiness score
Nap detection automatically logs daytime sleep for accurate daily energy tracking
Wheelchair mode adapts activity tracking for wheelchair users — unique accessibility feature
14-day AMOLED battery is exceptional for a health-focused AMOLED smartwatch
Garmin Connect ecosystem integrates with all Garmin cycling computers and fitness trackers

Sport tracking is less comprehensive than Forerunner 265 — health focus over athletic performance
Premium pricing competes with Apple Watch SE 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm

Best Google integration: Google Assistant, Maps, Pay and YouTube Music natively on the watch
Fitbit health sensors including ECG, SpO2 and body temperature — comprehensive health suite
Pixel phone users get exclusive features: seamless connection, battery sharing and personalised charging
24-hour battery is adequate for most users with charger access overnight
Emergency SOS via LTE enables calls without the phone present

24-hour battery trails Huawei GT4, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and all Garmin alternatives significantly
Best value requires owning a Pixel phone — non-Pixel Android misses several headline features
Wear OS app ecosystem smaller than Apple Watch despite improvements

FAQ

Which is better, Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch or Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm?

Is the Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch worth the extra cost?

Yes — Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch scores higher at 9.2/10 vs 9.0/10.

Who is the Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch best suited to?

AMOLED, wheelchair mode, nap detection, 14-day battery, Body Battery, Garmin Connect. Health-focused Garmin.

Who is the Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm best suited to?

AMOLED, Fitbit sensors, ECG, Google Assistant, Pixel integration, 24hr battery. Google's flagship watch.

What are the main downsides of each?

Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch: Sport tracking is less comprehensive than Forerunner 265 — health focus over athletic performance; Premium pricing competes with Apple Watch SE 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm: 24-hour battery trails Huawei GT4, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and all Garmin alternatives significantly; Best value requires owning a Pixel phone — non-Pixel Android misses several headline features.

Do owner ratings agree with our verdict?

Largely, yes — Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch sits at 4.6★ from 4,800 verified Amazon owners, and Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm at 4.4★ from 4,800.

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