Garmin Venu 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Head-to-head comparison based on specs, price, and DriftScore data.
Garmin Venu 4
80/100
$549.99
Fair price Our Pick VS
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
79/100
$349.99
Fair price Specifications compared
| Spec | Garmin Venu 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.99 | $349.99 |
| DriftScore | 80/100 | 79/100 |
| display | AMOLED touchscreen (41mm or 45mm options) | 1.47-inch AMOLED, Sapphire Crystal |
| chip | Garmin proprietary | Exynos W1000 |
| battery | Up to 12 days (45mm) / 10 days (41mm) | 435 mAh |
| water_resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM + IP68 + MIL-STD-810H |
| connectivity | Multi-Band GNSS + Bluetooth + ANT+ + Wi-Fi | GPS + Bluetooth 5.3 + optional LTE |
| storage | 8GB (music storage) | 32GB |
| os | Garmin OS | One UI 8 Watch (Wear OS 5) |
Score breakdown
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Garmin Venu 4 Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
Our verdict
The Garmin Venu 4 scores 80/100 overall vs 79/100 for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is the cheaper option at $349.99.
Garmin Venu 4 leads on daily utility, compatibility. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 wins on ease of use. It comes down to what matters most to you.
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