Garmin Venu Sq vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq and Apple Watch SE (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 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 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: 30.49 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
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
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GNSS 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 Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Type LCD - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Bezel Metallic orchid aluminium -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Orchid | Shadow grey | White Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Orchid | Shadow grey | White Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black
STORAGE Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch SE (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)
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Sq Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2351
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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