Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 43.6 mm
Height 40 mm 43.6 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 12.6 mm
Weight 39.8 g 51 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.57" 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size 40 mm 43 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Stainless steel
Case Details Stainless steel | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Gold stainless steel Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type Milanese loop Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-180 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Magnetic closure Buckle
Band Material Steel mesh Leather
Band Colour White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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