Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Venu Sq

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Venu Sq. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Venu Sq Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu Sq
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 37 mm
Height 39.2 mm 40.6 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 40.1 g 37.6 g
Body Material Ceramic Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu Sq
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, 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, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, incoming calls
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 Sq
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
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 Sq
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu Sq
Type OLED - colour LCD - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 240 x 240 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 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu Sq
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu Sq
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Rectangular
Bezel - Metallic orchid aluminium
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details White ceramic | Grey ceramic Orchid | Shadow grey | White
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu Sq
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Soft white/pebble | Grey/black Orchid | Shadow grey | White
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu Sq
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu Sq
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu Sq
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu Sq
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
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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