Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2S and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS). 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 | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch 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 | 40.4 mm | - |
Height | 40.4 mm | - |
Depth | 12.1 mm | - |
Weight | 38.2 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 2S | Apple Watch 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 2S | Apple Watch 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 2S | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Bezel | Silver stainless steel | - |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | Regular |
Band Width | 18 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Light sand | Mist grey | White | Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red |
STORAGE | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch 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 2S | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 11 day(s) | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days |
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Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | S/M band, M/L band, 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 | - | IP6X |
SAR Value | - | 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2473 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |