Apple Watch Original vs. Garmin Venu Sq

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Garmin Venu Sq. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Original vs. Garmin Venu Sq Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Garmin Venu Sq
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 37 mm
Height 38.6 mm 40.6 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 40 g 37.6 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Garmin Venu Sq
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, 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, breathing rate, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Garmin Venu Sq
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Garmin Venu Sq
Type OLED - colour LCD - colour
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Garmin Venu Sq
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Original Garmin Venu Sq
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Rectangular
Bezel - Metallic orchid aluminium
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Orchid | Shadow grey | White
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Original Garmin Venu Sq
Band Type Classic buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Calf leather Silicone
Band Colour Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown Orchid | Shadow grey | White
CPU Apple Watch Original Garmin Venu Sq
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Garmin Venu Sq
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Original Garmin Venu Sq
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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