Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 37 mm -
Height 40.6 mm -
Depth 11.5 mm -
Weight 37.6 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications Calendar, SMS, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type LCD - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Bezel Slate aluminium -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 day(s) 18 hours
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)
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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