Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Venu Sq. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu Sq |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS 6 | - |
| 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 | 10.74 mm | 11.5 mm |
| Weight | 40.6 g | 37.6 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Silver | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu Sq |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle | 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, 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 | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu Sq |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu Sq |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu Sq |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | LCD - colour |
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| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu Sq |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu Sq |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Bezel | - | Metallic orchid aluminium |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel | Orchid | Shadow grey | White |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu Sq |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Size | S/M/L | - |
| 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 | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black | Orchid | Shadow grey | White |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu Sq |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu Sq |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S5 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu Sq |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 6 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin Venu Sq |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| SAR Value | 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 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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