Garmin Venu vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.2 mm 42 mm
Height 43.2 mm 42 mm
Depth 12.4 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 46.3 g 44 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Black -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance
Notifications SMS, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons -
CASE Garmin Venu Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Granite blue Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin Venu Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand Powder grey | Black | Heathered black
STORAGE Garmin Venu Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Venu Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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