Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 7 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | - | 43.6 mm |
| Height | - | 43.6 mm |
| Depth | - | 12.6 mm |
| Weight | - | 51 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 30.5 g | - |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen 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, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | 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, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts | 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 | 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/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | Indirect |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | 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 6 (GPS) | 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 | - | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | 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 | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium | Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Size | S/M/L | - |
| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 125-190 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Leather |
| Band Colour | Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity | Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S6 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | 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 6 (GPS) | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Included Accessories | Magnetic charging cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 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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