Garmin Venu vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu and Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS). 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 vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.2 mm 34 mm
Height 43.2 mm 40 mm
Depth 12.4 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 46.3 g 30.8 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications SMS, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin Venu Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Polymer Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | Granite blue Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Venu Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Band Type Band Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black
STORAGE Garmin Venu Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Venu Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Venu Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Apple Pay, Nike Run Club
SAR Value - 0.09 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 -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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