Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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 37 mm
Height 38.6 mm 40.6 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 55 g 37.6 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate 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
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 Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Type OLED - colour LCD - colour
Resolution - 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 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Rectangular
Bezel - Slate aluminium
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss
BAND Apple Watch Edition Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss
CPU Apple Watch Edition Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Charging/data cable
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
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