Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Venu 2S. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 4 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | 34 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Height | 39.2 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Depth | 11.8 mm | 12.1 mm |
| Weight | 40.1 g | 38.2 g |
| Body Material | Ceramic | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, applications |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
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| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Type | OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.1" |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Bezel | - | Silver stainless steel |
| Case Back | Ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | White ceramic | Grey ceramic | Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White |
| Crown Type | Digital | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 18 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 110-175 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Soft white/pebble | Grey/black | Light sand | Mist grey | White |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S3 | - |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 11 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2S |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Siri | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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