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

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In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Venu 2S. 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 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2S
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 40.4 mm
Height 40 mm 40.4 mm
Depth 10.74 mm 12.1 mm
Weight 30.8 g 38.2 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 2S
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 2S
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 2S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2S
Type LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.1"
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 2S
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2S
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Silver stainless steel
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2S
Band Type Nike sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 110-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black Light sand | Mist grey | White
STORAGE Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2S
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2S
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2S
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours 11 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2S
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, Nike Run Club Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 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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