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Yet, on closer inspection how all that is put into use across these two wearables is quite different.
It starts at 429.99 / $449.99 / AU$770.
The smaller 265S edition is priced the same.
The Venu 3 offers a larger eye-popping 1.4-inchOLEDwith 454 x 454 resolution.
So in screen terms, they sound the same.
The Venu 3 offers more specific yoga and meditation training though, since it also packs in a speaker.
Yup, this will let you follow on-screen yoga and meditation guidance while listening without headphones needed.
The Forerunner 265 does offer some more specific training metrics though, with a focus on running.
The Garmin Forerunner 265 offers 13 days in smartwatch mode or 20 hours in GPS mode.
Add in all tracking modes plus music playback and this will run out in six hours.
The Garmin Venu 3 offers up to 10 days in smartwatch mode or 21 hours of GPS tracking.
Add in music output to headphones while also tracking using GPS and that tops out at around eight hours.
This charges very quickly, at about a percentage a minute.
