Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) vs. Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition. 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

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) vs. Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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 30.8 g 37.6 g
Body Material Aluminium Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
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
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, store & play music, 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
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
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 Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Bezel - Slate aluminium
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Band Type Sport band Band
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 White | Black | Pink sand Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
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)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
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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