Apple Watch Sport vs. Garmin Venu Sq

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Sport and Garmin Venu Sq. 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 Sport vs. Garmin Venu Sq Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Sport Garmin Venu Sq
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 37 mm
Height 38.6 mm 40.6 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 25 g 37.6 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Sport Garmin Venu Sq
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Sport Garmin Venu Sq
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Sport Garmin Venu Sq
Type OLED - colour LCD - colour
Resolution - 240 x 240 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 Sport Garmin Venu Sq
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Sport Garmin Venu Sq
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Rectangular
Bezel - Metallic orchid aluminium
Case Back Composite back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Orchid | Shadow grey | White
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Sport Garmin Venu Sq
Band Type Sport band Band
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 Silicone
Band Colour Yellow | Apricot | Royal blue | Pink | Gold/red | Black | White | Orange | Blue | Lavender | Antique white | Green Orchid | Shadow grey | White
CPU Apple Watch Sport Garmin Venu Sq
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Sport Garmin Venu Sq
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Sport Garmin Venu Sq
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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