In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (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 Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 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 | 11.4 mm | 12.2 mm |
| Weight | 26.7 g | 49 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | 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 | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call 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 | 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 | - | Garmin Pay |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| 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 3 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | 45 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
| Case Back | Composite back | - |
| Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Black | Granite blue |
| Crown Type | Digital | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey | Black | Granite blue |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 8 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | S3 | - |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (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 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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