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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) and Garmin Venu. 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) vs. Garmin Venu Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 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 11.4 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 26.7 g 46.3 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, 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, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts 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 Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Type OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Composite back Polymer
Case Details Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium Black | Granite blue
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-190 mm
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Anthracite/black | Black/pure platinum Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Storage Capacity 8 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details - 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)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri, Nike+ Run Club Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
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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