Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 1 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 Series 1 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 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 33.3 mm 45.4 mm
Height 38.6 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 25 g 49 g
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate 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 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 Call handling, Retina Display technology 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 - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Venu 2
Type OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 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 Series 1 Garmin Venu 2
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Venu 2
Case Size 38 mm 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back Composite back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Black | Granite blue
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Pink sand | Concrete | Black | Midnight blue Black | Granite blue
CPU Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Venu 2
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1P -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 1 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
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - FCC
SAR Value 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.018 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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