Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition and Apple Watch Ultra 2. 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

Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport, custom workouts
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Three-microphone array
Audio Output - Dual speakers
Width 37 mm -
Height 40.6 mm -
Depth 11.5 mm -
Weight 37.6 g -
Body Details - Case only: 61.4 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
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, rapid eye movement (REM), depth
Modes - Night mode
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 Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, precision finding for iPhone, brightness: 3000 nits, flashlight boost, track detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, 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
CELLULAR Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
Type LCD - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 410 x 502 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
Case Size - 49 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Bezel Slate aluminium -
Case Details Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
Band Type Band Alpine Loop
Band Size - S
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 130-160 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle G-hook
Band Material Silicone Textile
Band Colour Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss Blue | Indigo | Olive | Orange/beige | Green/gray | Blue/black | Orange | White
STORAGE Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
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 Ultra 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 day(s) 36 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)
Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Apple Watch Ultra 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ GymKit, Oceanic+, Depth app
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.22 W/kg (head)
0.43 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - A2986
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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