Garmin Venu 3 vs TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro
The Verdict
Both smartwatches deliver excellent fitness tracking, but they excel in different areas. Garmin Venu 3 offers superior health monitoring with ECG capability alongside SpO2, skin temperature, and heart rate sensors, making it ideal for users prioritizing comprehensive wellness data. Its 14-day smartwatch battery life and pure AMOLED display provide solid performance in a 47g package. TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro counters with exceptional battery longevity: 90 hours in Smart Mode and a remarkable 45 days in Essential Mode, plus a dual-display system combining AMOLED with an FSTN layer for always-on visibility. The Snapdragon W5+ processor delivers snappier app performance and Wear OS 3.5 compatibility, offering broader app ecosystem access. Display resolution slightly favors TicWatch (466 x 466 vs 454 x 454), and it's marginally lighter at 44.3g. At $349 versus $449.99, TicWatch provides stronger value for battery endurance and app diversity, while Garmin edges ahead for medical-grade health metrics. Choose Garmin if ECG monitoring matters; pick TicWatch if battery life and software flexibility are priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Garmin Venu 3 if…
- →Outstanding 14-day battery life with AMOLED display
- →Comprehensive health tracking including ECG and skin temperature
- →Built-in speaker and microphone for calls
Buy the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro if…
- →Dual display system — 90-hour smart mode or 45-day essential mode
- →Full Wear OS with Google Play Store, Maps, and Google Assistant
- →Snapdragon W5+ chip delivers smooth performance for a Wear OS watch
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Garmin Venu 3
Pros
- Outstanding 14-day battery life with AMOLED display
- Comprehensive health tracking including ECG and skin temperature
- Built-in speaker and microphone for calls
- Advanced sleep coaching and nap detection
- Multi-band GNSS for accurate GPS tracking
Cons
- No third-party app ecosystem like Wear OS
- Limited smartwatch features compared to Apple/Samsung
- No cellular connectivity option
- Garmin Pay supports limited banks
TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro
Pros
- Dual display system — 90-hour smart mode or 45-day essential mode
- Full Wear OS with Google Play Store, Maps, and Google Assistant
- Snapdragon W5+ chip delivers smooth performance for a Wear OS watch
- NFC for Google Wallet and contactless payments
- Military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability
Cons
- No ECG monitoring despite the health-focused positioning
- Bulky at 48 mm — too large for small wrists
- Wear OS 3.5 — not the latest Wear OS 4
- Mobvoi's app ecosystem is less polished than Samsung or Google
Full Specifications
| Spec | Garmin Venu 3 | TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Garmin OS | Wear OS 3.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 47 g | 44.3 g (without strap) |
| Case material | Stainless steel bezel, fiber-reinforced polymer case | Stainless steel and high-strength nylon |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5ATM |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 days smartwatch mode, 26 hours GPS | Up to 90 hrs (Smart Mode), 45 days (Essential Mode) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 1.4 inch | 48 mm (1.43 inches) |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED + FSTN dual display |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 454 x 454 | 466 x 466 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 |
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