Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 -
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 10.74 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 30.8 g 49 g
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle 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, 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 Apple Pay Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2
Type LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
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 Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2
Case Size 40 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Black | Granite blue
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black Black | Granite blue
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike Run Club Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - FCC
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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