https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.html
– Venu 3 has newer Garmin ELEVATE V5 optical HR sensor, Vivoactive 5 has V4 sensor
– Venu 3’s new V5 HR sensor is hardware-capable of ECG (if Garmin turns it on), the Vivoactive 5 is not
– Venu 3 has a microphone and normal speaker for voice calls, Vivoactive 5 has beeper only
– Venu 3 has a barometric altimeter for stair tracking and outside altitude/elevation, Vivoactive 5 does not
– Venu 3 has three buttons, Vivoactive 5 has two
– Venu 3 has a larger 1.2”/1.4” display vs the Vivoactive 5 at only one size of 1.2”
– Venu 3 is offered in two sizes (41mm/45mm), vs Vivoactive 5 in one size (42mm)
– Venu 3 has Jetlag Advisor, the Vivoactive 5 does not
– Venu 3 has on-screen workout animations (e.g., yoga/strength movements), the Vivoactive 5 does not
– Venu 3 has automated downhill ski run tracking, the Vivoactive 5 does not.
– Venu 3 smartwatch battery life of 14 days (10 days for Venu 3S), Vivoactive 5 battery life up to 11 days
– Venu 3 GPS battery life of up to 26 hours (21 hours for Venu 3S), Vivoactive 5 GPS battery life is 21 hour
– Venu 3 has stainless steel bezel, Vivoactive 5 is aluminum
– Venu 3 is priced at $449, Vivoactive 5 at $299