Garmin Venu X1 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is cheaper by SAR 104 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Venu X1 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (8 days vs 1.8 days)
- Lower weight: 40 g vs 49 g
Choose the
Apple Watch Ultra 3 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 104
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
46 mm49 mmDisplay type
AMOLEDOLEDBattery life
✓ 8 days1.8 days
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 2,943 | SAR 2,839 |
| Battery life | ✓ 8 days | 1.8 days |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth calls | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 46 mm | 49 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Display size | 2 in | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | — | Grade 5 titanium |
| Weight | ✓ 40 g | 49 g |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Dimensions | 4.1 × 4.6 × 0.79 cm | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Venu X1 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Venu X1: 8 days vs 1.8 days on the Apple Watch Ultra 3. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in bluetooth calls between the Garmin Venu X1 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3?
No difference here: bluetooth calls is Yes on both.
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Venu X1 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3?
No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is Yes on both.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Venu X1 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.