Garmin Venu Sq vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Venu Sq vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
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
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, 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 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - colour LTPO OLED - colour
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 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 44 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Bezel Metallic orchid aluminium -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Orchid | Shadow grey | White Space black titanium | Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Leather link
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 Orchid | Shadow grey | White Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue
STORAGE Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
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)
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L
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 -
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