Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin Venu Sq

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) and Garmin Venu Sq. 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 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin Venu Sq Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 5 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 37 mm
Height 40 mm 40.6 mm
Depth 10.7 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 30.1 g 37.6 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS 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
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq
Type LTPO OLED - colour LCD - colour
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape - Rectangular
Bezel - Metallic orchid aluminium
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium Orchid | Shadow grey | White
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand Orchid | Shadow grey | White
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
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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