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.
GENERAL | Garmin Venu 2 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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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) |
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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 |
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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) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Venu 2 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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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) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Venu 2 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) |
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Case Size | 45 mm | 41 mm |
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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) |
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Band Type | Band | Nike sport band |
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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) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Venu 2 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S7 |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Garmin Venu 2 | Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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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 |