In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq and Apple Watch SE (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 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 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: 30.68 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Venu Sq | Apple Watch SE (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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate |
| 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 SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Venu Sq | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, 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, NFC, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| DISPLAY | Garmin Venu Sq | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | LCD - colour | 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 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Venu Sq | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Metallic orchid aluminium | - |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Orchid | Shadow grey | White | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin Venu Sq | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 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 | Orchid | Shadow grey | White | Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Abyss blue/moss green | Maize/white | Tornado/grey | White | Pink sand | Black | Charcoal | Plum | Deep navy |
| STORAGE | Garmin Venu Sq | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin Venu Sq | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | S5 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin Venu Sq | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 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 SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | - | 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 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 | - | A2355 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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