Experts recommend Apple Watch Ultra 2 more than Garmin Venu 3
As of 11 Jan 2025, experts prefer Apple Watch Ultra 2 over Garmin Venu 3, but both Smartwatches have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Apple Watch Ultra 2 received 7 recommendations: from Reviewed (18 Jul 2024), Trusted Reviews (8 Jan 2025) Tom's Guide (14 Nov 2024) and 4 others. By contrast, Garmin Venu 3 received only 3 recommendations from Android Authority (23 Oct 2024), Tom's Guide (14 Nov 2024) and Wareable (8 Jan 2025).
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartwatch | Reviewed  | Android Authority  | Trusted Reviews  | Tom's Guide  | Popular Science  | PCMag  | Ars Technica  | Wareable  | TechRadar  | ZD Net  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | Check price |  Apple Watch Ultra 2 | 6 | - | 8 | 6 | - | 7 | - | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | +2 | $439 |  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. | - | 4 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 8 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 14 Nov 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Garmin Venu 3 as #5 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 as #6
Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 8 Garmin Venu 3 The best fitness-tracking smartwatch#6 out of 8 Apple Watch Ultra 2 The best smartwatch for longevity... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 8 Jan 2025 Wareable ranked Apple Watch Ultra 2 as #6 and Garmin Venu 3 as #8
Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Best sporty smartwatch (iOS only)... ... ... #8 out of 9 Garmin Venu 3 Best for wellness (iOS and Android)... ... ... Source: www.wareable.com - On 18 Jul 2024 Reviewed ranked Apple Watch Ultra 2 as #6
Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 11 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.reviewed.com - On 8 Jan 2025 Trusted Reviews ranked Apple Watch Ultra 2 as #8
Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 9 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Best rugged smartwatch... ... ... Source: www.trustedreviews.com - On 26 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Apple Watch Ultra 2 as #7
Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 10 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Best for Outdoor Adventurers... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 7 Jan 2025 TechRadar ranked Apple Watch Ultra 2 as #1
Rank Smartwatch Comment #1 out of 6 Apple Watch Ultra 2 The Best Watch Overall... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 3 Jan 2025 ZD Net ranked Apple Watch Ultra 2 as #1
Rank Smartwatch Comment #1 out of 9 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Best overall smartwatch... ... ... Source: www.zdnet.com - On 23 Oct 2024 Android Authority ranked Garmin Venu 3 as #4
Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 7 Garmin Venu 3 Best for fitness tracking / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.androidauthority.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Apple Watch Ultra 2 outranks Garmin Venu 3. This is not to say that Garmin Venu 3 is a bad option. Like Apple Watch Ultra 2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Apple Watch Ultra 2 outranks Garmin Venu 3 by 6 positions. This indicates that, as of 11 Jan 2025, Apple Watch Ultra 2 is more critically acclaimed than Garmin Venu 3.
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartwatch | Reviewed | Android Authority | Trusted Reviews | Tom's Guide | Popular Science | PCMag | Ars Technica | Wareable | TechRadar | ZD Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Apple Watch Series 10 | - |
2 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 2 | - | Check price | Apple Watch Ultra 2 | 6 | - | 8 | 6 | - | 7 | - | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $399 |  Google Pixel Watch 3 | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | 9 | - | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 4 | +1 | $300 |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
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Expert reviews [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by Digital Trends | 90 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 87 |
| Lowest score by Phone Arena | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [21]
Total 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 |
From Seller:
- CARBON NEUTRAL — Apple Watch Ultra 2 paired with the latest Alpine Loop or Trail Loop is carbon neutral. Learn more about Apple’s commitment to the environment at apple.com/2030.
- WHY APPLE WATCH ULTRA 2 — Rugged, capable, and built to meet the demands of endurance athletes, outdoor adventurers, and water sport enthusiasts — with a specialized band for each. The S9 SiP enables a superbright display and a magical new way to quickly and easily interact with your Apple Watch without touching the display. Up to 36 hours of battery life and 72 hours in Low Power Mode.
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From Seller:
- 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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