Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Garmin Venu 3: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Venu 3 is cheaper by SAR 204 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Charge less often through the week (23 days vs 14 days)
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 204
  • Lower weight: 45 g vs 53 g

The deciding difference here: battery life and weight and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    47.2 mm45 mm
  • Battery life

    ✓ 23 days14 days
  • Case material

    TitaniumType: Stainless Steel

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 specs
GarminSAR 1,727
Garmin Venu 3 specs
Reference priceSAR 1,931SAR 1,727
Battery life✓ 23 days14 days
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No—
Bluetooth calls—Yes
Phone compatibilityAndroid—
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Garmin Venu 3?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 14 days on the Garmin Venu 3. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in built-in gps between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Garmin Venu 3?

No difference here: built-in gps is Yes on both.

What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Garmin Venu 3?

Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm; Garmin Venu 3: 45 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Garmin Venu 3?

No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.