Experts recommend Apple Watch Series 9 more than Garmin Venu 3
As of 2 May 2024, experts prefer Apple Watch Series 9 over Garmin Venu 3, but both Smartwatches have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Apple Watch Series 9 received 6 recommendations: from Wareable (22 Feb 2024), Trusted Reviews (15 Mar 2024) Tom's Guide (22 Mar 2024) and 3 others. By contrast, Garmin Venu 3 received only 3 recommendations from Wareable (22 Feb 2024), Tom's Guide (22 Mar 2024) and Android Authority (29 Apr 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartwatch | Wareable  | TechRadar  | 10Beasts  | Trusted Reviews  | Tom's Guide  | Popular Science  | PCMag  | Ars Technica  | Android Authority  | Reviewed  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $460 |  Apple Watch Series 9 The Apple Watch Series 9 receives positive reviews for its fitness tracking features, heart rate monitoring, GPS, smart assistant integration, sleep tracking capabilities, and cycling updates, although its battery life is average. | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | - | $390 |  Garmin Venu 3 The Garmin Venu 3 is a highly capable smartwatch that excels in fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, GPS accuracy, and smart assistant integration, making it a versatile and reliable choice for individuals looking to improve their overall health and well-being. | 7 | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | 6 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 22 Feb 2024 Wareable ranked Apple Watch Series 9 as #1 and Garmin Venu 3 as #7
Rank Smartwatch Comment #1 out of 12 Apple Watch Series 9 Best overall smartwatch... ... ... #7 out of 12 Garmin Venu 3 Best for wellness... ... ... Source: www.wareable.com - On 22 Mar 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Apple Watch Series 9 as #1 and Garmin Venu 3 as #6
Rank Smartwatch Comment #1 out of 9 Apple Watch Series 9 The best smartwatch overall... ... ... #6 out of 9 Garmin Venu 3 The best fitness-tracking smartwatch... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 29 Apr 2024 Android Authority ranked Apple Watch Series 9 as #1 and Garmin Venu 3 as #6
Rank Smartwatch Comment #1 out of 8 Apple Watch Series 9 Editors Choice... ... ... #6 out of 8 Garmin Venu 3 Editors Choice... ... ... Source: www.androidauthority.com - On 15 Mar 2024 Trusted Reviews ranked Apple Watch Series 9 as #1
Rank Smartwatch Comment #1 out of 9 Apple Watch Series 9 The best smartwatch... ... ... Source: www.trustedreviews.com - On 29 Feb 2024 PCMag ranked Apple Watch Series 9 as #1
Rank Smartwatch Comment #1 out of 10 Apple Watch Series 9 Best Overall / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 12 Mar 2024 Reviewed ranked Apple Watch Series 9 as #1
Rank Smartwatch Comment #1 out of 10 Apple Watch Series 9 Best Overall / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.reviewed.com
After counting and adding up the 88 expert endorsements of the May rankings, Apple Watch Series 9 outranks Garmin Venu 3. This is not to say that Garmin Venu 3 is a bad option. Like Apple Watch Series 9, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Apple Watch Series 9 
Garmin Venu 3 
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartwatch | Wareable | TechRadar | 10Beasts | Trusted Reviews | Tom's Guide | Popular Science | PCMag | Ars Technica | Android Authority | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $460 | Apple Watch Series 9 The Apple Watch Series 9 receives positive reviews for its fitness tracking features, heart rate monitoring, GPS, smart assistant integration, sleep tracking capabilities, and cycling updates, although its battery life is average. | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $300 |  Google Pixel Watch 2 The Google Pixel Watch 2 is a highly capable smartwatch that excels in fitness tracking and health monitoring, with features such as temperature sensors, accurate heart rate monitoring, and integration with Fitbit, making it a top choice for those looking to track their workouts and overall well-being. | 2 | 4 | - | - | 3 | - | 7 | - | 5 | 4 |
| 3 | - | $780 |  Apple Watch Ultra 2 | 8 | 1 | - | 8 | 7 | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $227 |  Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 is a feature-packed smartwatch with accurate fitness tracking, long battery life, and convenient smart assistant integration, making it a great choice for Android users. | 6 | 5 | - | 3 |
- | - | 8 | - | 4 | - |
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Expert reviews [24]
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by Tom's Guide | 100 |
| Average score based on 24 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Stuff.tv | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [21]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 16
| Highest score by Tom's Guide | 90 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by T3 | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- WHY APPLE WATCH SERIES 9 — Your essential companion for a healthy life is now even more powerful. The S9 chip enables a superbright display and a magical new way to quickly and easily interact with your Apple Watch without touching the screen. Advanced health, safety, and activity features provide powerful insights and help when you need it. And redesigned apps in watchOS give you more information at a glance.
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- Built-In Speaker And Microphone
- Wrist-Based Heart Rate
- Animated On-Screen Workouts
- Women
- Battery.average life : 14.0 days
- Connectivity technology : Wireless
- Display.size : 1.4 inches
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Apple Watch Series 9 is a well-known option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling smartwatches and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Garmin Fenix 7 or Apple Watch Series 8 .
Apple Watch Series 9 is $240.95 more expensive than the average smartwatch ($219).
Garmin Venu 3 is a well-known and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling smartwatches and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Garmin Venu 2 or Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic .
Garmin Venu 3 is $170.99 more expensive than an average smartwatch ($219).
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