Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin Venu

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) and Garmin Venu. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin Venu Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 43.2 mm
Height 40 mm 43.2 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 30.1 g 46.3 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index 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, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS 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
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Type LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 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 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back Polymer
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Black | Granite blue
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (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 Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Summit white | Black Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (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 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.07 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) -
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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