Garmin Fenix 9 Pro
Garmin Venu 3
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Amazfit Active 3 Premium vs Garmin Venu 3
Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
Garmin Venu 3 has a newer model: Garmin Venu 4 →
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Garmin Venu 3 leads Amazfit Active 3 Premium overall by 7 points (69 vs 62 out of 100).
- Key differences: battery life, where Garmin Venu 3 has 336 vs 288 h; peak brightness, where Amazfit Active 3 Premium is 2,000 nits brighter; weight, where Amazfit Active 3 Premium is 9 g lighter.
- Best value: Amazfit Active 3 Premium (from $169.99) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Garmin Venu 3 leads overall
Garmin Venu 3 · 74 overall, #11 of 42
69
Amazfit Active 3 Premium · 80 overall, #7 of 42
62
Key differences
- Battery LifeGarmin Venu 3 336 vs 288 h
- Peak BrightnessAmazfit Active 3 Premium 2,000 nits brighter
- WeightAmazfit Active 3 Premium 9 g lighter
Scores by Category
Evenly split — each wins 2 of 6 categories
| Category | Active 3 PremiumVenu 3 | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | +23 | |
| Health & Sensors | Tie | |
| Display | Tie | |
| Connectivity | +13 | |
| Build | +8 | |
| Software | +54 |
Physical Comparison
Active 3 PremiumVenu 3
Venu 3 is 9 g (24%) heavier than Active 3 Premium.
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
Active 3 Premium
Detailed Specifications
Display
| Feature | Active 3 Premium | Venu 3 |
|---|---|---|
Display Type | ||
Display Size | 1.32 in | 1.4 in6% more |
Resolution | 466 × 466 px | 454 × 454 px |
Peak Brightness | 3,000 nits200% more | 1,000 nits |
Always-On Display | N/A | Yes |
Health & Sensors
| Feature | Active 3 Premium | Venu 3 |
|---|---|---|
Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
ECG | N/A | Yes |
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) | Yes | Yes |
Body Temperature | N/A | Yes |
GPS | Yes | Yes |
Dual-Band GPS | N/A | No |
Battery
| Feature | Active 3 Premium | Venu 3 |
|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 288 h | 336 h17% more |
Fast Charging | N/A | Yes |
Connectivity
| Feature | Active 3 Premium | Venu 3 |
|---|---|---|
NFC Payments | N/A | Yes |
LTE/Cellular | N/A | No |
Speaker/Mic | Yes | Yes |
Build
| Feature | Active 3 Premium | Venu 3 |
|---|---|---|
Weight | 38 g19% less | 47 g |
Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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