Garmin Venu 3S

Garmin Venu 3S: Comprehensive Feature Overview

The Garmin Venu 3S is a premium, compact GPS smartwatch designed for those seeking advanced health and fitness monitoring in a refined and smaller form factor and is available at Mobihub Electronics Kenya. As part of Garmin’s Venu series, the 3S version offers nearly all the functionality of its larger sibling while catering to users with smaller wrists or preferences for lighter, less bulky wearables. It combines powerful tracking capabilities with smart features and an elegant AMOLED display.

Design and Display

• Case Size: 41 mm diameter, ideal for smaller wrists without sacrificing screen clarity or performance.

• Materials:

  • Bezel: Stainless steel

  • Case: Fiber-reinforced polymer

  • Lens: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 for scratch resistance

  • Strap: 18 mm quick-release silicone band, interchangeable

• Display:

  • Type: AMOLED color touchscreen

  • Size: 1.2 inches

  • Resolution: 390 x 390 pixels

  • Brightness: High-resolution graphics with deep contrast, optimized for sunlight visibility

  • Always-On Option: Allows continuous display of key information

Battery Life and Charging

• Smartwatch Mode: Up to 10 days

• Battery Saver Mode: Extended use beyond 10 days

• GPS Mode (without music): Up to 21 hours

• GPS with All Systems and Music: Up to 8 hours

• Charging: Proprietary Garmin charging cable; full charge typically within 1–1.5 hours

Health Monitoring Features

• Heart Rate Monitoring: Continuous wrist-based measurement with abnormal heart rate alerts

• Pulse Ox Sensor: Measures blood oxygen saturation during the day and while sleeping

• Body Battery™: Analyzes energy reserves based on sleep, stress, and activity for better training and rest planning

• Sleep Monitoring with Sleep Coach:

  • Tracks light, deep, and REM sleep stages

  • Provides a daily sleep score and coaching tips to improve sleep quality

• Stress Tracking: Measures heart rate variability to indicate physical and emotional stress levels

• Respiration Tracking: Monitors breathing rate throughout the day and night

• Women’s Health Tracking:

  • Menstrual cycle logging and symptom tracking

  • Pregnancy tracking with health and fitness guidance

• Hydration and Nutrition Tracking: Manual entry of fluid intake and nutrition, with daily goals and reminders

• Skin Temperature Variation: Monitors baseline and changes over time

• Health Snapshot: Captures key health metrics in a two-minute scan (heart rate, stress, respiration, SpO2)

Fitness and Activity Tracking

• Preloaded Sports Apps: Over 30 indoor and outdoor activity profiles including running, cycling, swimming (pool), strength training, HIIT, yoga, Pilates, and more

• Custom Workouts: Create custom training routines via Garmin Connect or download predesigned workouts

• Animated On-Screen Workouts: Visual demonstrations for strength, cardio, yoga, and Pilates

• Workout Suggestions: Daily suggested workouts based on fitness level and recovery

• Fitness Age: Estimates biological age based on activity levels and VO2 max

• VO2 Max: Evaluates cardiorespiratory fitness

• Step Counter and Activity Rings: Monitors steps, intensity minutes, and active calories with visual goals

• Auto Activity Detection: Automatically starts and records common activities like walking or cycling

GPS and Navigation

• Built-in GPS with Multi-Band Support: Utilizes GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo for precise outdoor tracking

• Route and Pace Tracking: Real-time stats during runs or rides

• Safety and Assistance Features:

  • Incident detection

  • Emergency assistance alerts sent to contacts when paired with a smartphone

Smart Features

• Phone Call and Text Support:

  • Make and receive phone calls directly from the watch (when paired with a compatible smartphone)

  • Voice-to-text responses using smartphone assistant (Android only for full functionality)

• Music Storage and Playback:

  • Stores music and playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer (premium subscriptions required)

  • Bluetooth headphone compatibility for offline listening

• Garmin Pay™: Contactless payment solution for supported banks and cards

• Morning Report:

  • Daily summary including sleep, Body Battery, weather, calendar events, and suggested workouts

• Smart Notifications: Receive calls, texts, app alerts, and calendar events from your smartphone

• Custom Watch Faces and Apps: Available through the Garmin Connect IQ Store

• Calendar and Weather Widgets: At-a-glance view of upcoming events and current conditions

Durability and Resistance

• Water Rating: 5 ATM (suitable for swimming and showering)

• Temperature Range: Designed to withstand typical outdoor and athletic conditions

Compatibility and Connectivity

• Smartphone Compatibility: Works with both iOS and Android

• Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+, and Wi-Fi

• Data Syncing: Seamlessly syncs with the Garmin Connect mobile and desktop apps

Summary

The Garmin Venu 3S is an advanced yet compact smartwatch that offers a full spectrum of health and wellness tools, fitness tracking, and smart features in a sleek and stylish design. Ideal for users who prefer a smaller watch without compromising on functionality, it excels in daily wearability, athletic training, and integrated lifestyle support.