In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Sq Music Edition | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 7 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 14 or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 37 mm | - |
Height | 40.6 mm | - |
Depth | 11.5 mm | - |
Weight | 37.6 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 41.3 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor | 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, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls | Calendar |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GNSS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CELLULAR | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 Sq Music Edition | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | LCD - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 368 x 448 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | - | 44 mm |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
Bezel | Slate aluminium | - |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss | Space black titanium | Titanium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Band | Leather link |
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Band Size | - | S/M |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 140-180 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Magnetic closure |
Band Material | Silicone | Roux Granada leather |
Band Colour | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss | Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue |
STORAGE | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S6 |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 6 day(s) | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
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Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | Apple Pay, GymKit |
SAR Value | - | 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |