Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition and Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation. 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 Sq Music Edition vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 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: 26.4 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen)
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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
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 Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits
Notifications Calendar, SMS, incoming calls 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/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 Sq Music Edition Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type LCD - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Bezel Slate aluminium -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss Midnight | Starlight
STORAGE Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
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 SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 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 - A2722
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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