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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | - |
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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 |
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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 Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 43 mm |
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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 |
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Band Type | Milanese loop | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S4 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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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 |