In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch SE (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 SE (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 7 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 or later | 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 | - | 45.4 mm |
| Height | - | 45.4 mm |
| Depth | - | 12.2 mm |
| Weight | - | 49 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 30.49 g | - |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate | 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, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts | 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, high and low heart rate | Calendar, applications |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch SE (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 SE (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| 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 |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 45 mm |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Black | Granite blue |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Size | Regular | - |
| 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 | Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black | Black | Granite blue |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S5 SiP | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch SE (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| 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 SE (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Included Accessories | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC |
| SAR Value | 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | A2351 | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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