Should I buy the Garmin Forerunner 265 or Garmin Venu 3?

The choice between the Garmin Forerunner 265 and Garmin Venu 3 mostly comes down to training focus vs. everyday smartwatch features.

• Choose the Forerunner 265 if you want a more training-focused watch with features like training load and training readiness, and you prefer Garmin’s button-heavy sports-watch style.
• Choose the Venu 3 if you want a more everyday wellness smartwatch with conveniences like a built-in speaker and microphone for calls and voice features, plus strong health and sleep tracking.

If battery life matters, the Venu 3 is rated up to 14 days in smartwatch mode.