In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) and Garmin Venu 2. 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | 45.4 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 45.4 mm |
Depth | 10.7 mm | 12.2 mm |
Weight | 30.1 g | 49 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index | Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, 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 | Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | 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 2 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 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 4 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back | - |
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 2 |
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Band Type | Nike sport band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 135-200 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Summit white | Black | Black | Granite blue |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S4 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 12 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | - | FCC |
SAR Value | 0.07 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |