Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin Venu. 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 | Garmin Venu |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 8.2 or later | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 33.3 mm | 43.2 mm |
Height | 38.6 mm | 43.2 mm |
Depth | 10.5 mm | 12.4 mm |
Weight | 55 g | 46.3 g |
Body Material | Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Splashproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Black |
Clock Display | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Venu |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor |
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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, hydration |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Venu |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Venu |
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Type | OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 390 x 390 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Venu |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Venu |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Polymer |
Case Details | 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold | Black | Granite blue |
BAND | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Venu |
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Band Type | Modern buckle | Band |
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Band Size | S | - |
Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-150 mm | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Smooth Granada leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White | Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand |
CPU | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Venu |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S1 | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Venu |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 5 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Talk time - up to 3 hour(s) Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition | Garmin Venu |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | IPX7 | - |
SAR Value | 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |