Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2S and Apple Watch Ultra. 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 Ultra |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 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 | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Three-microphone array |
| Audio Output | - | Dual speakers |
| Width | 40.4 mm | - |
| Height | 40.4 mm | - |
| Depth | 12.1 mm | - |
| Weight | 38.2 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 61.3 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade titanium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Ultra |
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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, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth |
| Modes | - | Night mode |
| 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, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint |
| Notifications | Calendar, applications | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| 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 |
| CELLULAR | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| DISPLAY | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 410 x 502 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button |
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| CASE | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 49 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Silver stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White | Titanium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Band Type | Band | Alpine Loop |
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| Band Size | - | S |
| Band Width | 18 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | 130-160 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | G-hook |
| Band Material | Silicone | Textile |
| Band Colour | Light sand | Mist grey | White | Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight |
| STORAGE | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Ultra |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 11 day(s) | 36 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 |
Normal use - up to 36 hour(s) With LTE - up to 18 hour(s) Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Venu 2S | Apple Watch Ultra |
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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 | GymKit, Oceanic+ |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319 |
| SAR Value | - | 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 55 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2684 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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