Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 8 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 15 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker -
Width - 43.6 mm
Height - 43.6 mm
Depth - 12.6 mm
Weight - 51 g
Body Details Case only: 32 g -
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Indirect
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 352 x 430 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size 41 mm 43 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Stainless steel
Case Details Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size Regular -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Leather
Band Colour Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S7 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP6X -
SAR Value 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb) 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Manufacturer Model Number A2473 -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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