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.
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 |