In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Venu 2. 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 7 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 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 | - | 45.4 mm |
| Height | - | 45.4 mm |
| Depth | - | 12.2 mm |
| Weight | - | 49 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 41.3 g | - |
| Body Material | Titanium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor | 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, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | 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 | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support | 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 | Calendar, applications |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 368 x 448 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 | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Case Size | 44 mm | 45 mm |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Space black titanium | Titanium | Black | Granite blue |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Band Type | Leather link | Band |
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| Band Size | S/M | - |
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-180 mm | 135-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Magnetic closure | Buckle |
| Band Material | Roux Granada leather | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue | Black | Granite blue |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S6 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 12 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC |
| SAR Value | 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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