Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 43.6 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43.6 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 12.6 mm
Weight 28.7 g 51 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size 38 mm 43 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back Ceramic back Stainless steel
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type Nike 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 Leather
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Bright crimson/black | Black/pure platinum | Midnight fog Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri, Nike+ Run Club Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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