Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 2 and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 43.6 mm
Height 39.2 mm 43.6 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 12.6 mm
Weight 39.6 g 51 g
Body Material Ceramic Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size 38 mm 43 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back Ceramic back Stainless steel
Case Details White ceramic Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material - Leather
Band Colour Cloud Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S2 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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