Garmin Venu 2 vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2 and Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS). 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

Garmin Venu 2 vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 15 or later
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 45.4 mm -
Height 45.4 mm -
Depth 12.2 mm -
Weight 49 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu 2 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Calendar, applications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu 2 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Venu 2 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu 2 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Venu 2 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Case Size 45 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | Granite blue Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Venu 2 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Band Type Band Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Granite blue Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black
STORAGE Garmin Venu 2 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Venu 2 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S7
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 18 hours
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
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu 2 Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards FCC IP6X
SAR Value - 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2473
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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