Last Updated on April 19, 2022 by Jude Simeone
Garmin recently released the Venu Sq which is a lower-end to the Venu that was released last year alongside Vivoactive 4. Venu Sq is a fitness-focused smartwatch like Venu, but lacks an altimeter, AMOLED display, and animated workout modes. In this post, I compare the differences between Garmin Venu Sq vs Venu, so you can make a more informed decision.
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Garmin Venu Sq vs Venu Full Specifications Compared
| Garmin Venu Sq | Garmin Venu | |
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EDITOR'S RATING | [usrlist "Design:4.3" "Battery:3.8" "Fitness tracking:4.3" "Features: 4.1" "Price:4.3" ] | [usrlist "Design:4.6" "Battery:3.8" "Fitness tracking:4.5" "Features: 4.2" "Price:4.3" ] |
WHERE TO BUY |  Check at Amazon | Check at Amazon |
ABOUT DEVICE |
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| Device name | Garmin Venu Sq | Garmin Venu |
| Device type | Sport/Fitness smartwatch | Sport/Fitness smartwatch |
| Predessesor | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music |
| Successor | -- | Garmin Venu 2 |
| Released date | September, 2020 | September, 2019 |
| Ideal for | Unisex | Unisex |
DISPLAY |
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| Display type | LCD | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.3 inches | 1.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Pixel density | -- | -- |
| Input type | Touchscreen plus 2 physical button | Touchscreen plus 2 physical button |
| Always-on | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes |
BODY |
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| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Dimension | 40.6 x 37.0 x 11.5 mm | 43.2 x 43.2 x 12.4 mm |
| Weight | 37.6 grams | 46.3 grams |
| Casing material | Fiber-reinforced polymer | Fiber-reinforced polymer with polymer rear cover |
| Strap/band material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Bezel Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Strap size | 20mm | 20mm |
| Interchangeable band | Yes, 20mm | Yes, 20mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla glass 3 | Corning Gorilla glass 3 |
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color(s) | Venu Sq Music Black Light-gold/navy Rose-gold/tan Slate/moss Venu Sq Standard Black Light-gold/white Orchid purple | Gold/black Rose gold/tan Silver/dark gray Black/black |
MEMORY | ||
| RAM | -- | -- |
| Internal storage | 4GB | 4GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth smart v4.2 LE, ANT+ | Bluetooth smart v4.2 LE, ANT+ |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo |
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Technology | No | No |
| SIM | No | No |
| Band | No | No |
NOTIFICATIONS | ||
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
FITNESS TRACKING | ||
| Sleep apnea | No | No |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | No | Yes |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max. | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes |
| Blood pressure | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Swim tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Under-water heart rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Preloaded maps | No | No |
| On-screen workout modes | No | Yes |
| Triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| ECG Tracking | No | No |
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes | Yes |
| Safety tracking | Yes | Yes |
MEDIA | ||
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Music streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | No |
| Microphone | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
SENSORS | ||
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer/Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate monitor (HRM) | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | No | Yes |
| Ambient light | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse Oximeter | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | No | No |
| Thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Other sensors | -- | -- |
PLATFORM | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Proprietary OS | Proprietary OS |
| Chipset | -- | -- |
| CPU | -- | -- |
| GPU | -- | -- |
BATTERY | ||
| Type of battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
| Battery capacity | -- | -- |
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 6 days GPS mode with music: Up to 6 hours | Smartwatch mode: Up to 5 days GPS mode with music: Up to 6 hours |
| Charging type | USB charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Charging time | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours |
| Battery saver mode | Yes | Yes |
| Solar power | No | No |
| Rapid charging | No | No |
CLOCK FEATURES | ||
| Time/Date | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS | ||
| Control camera | __ | Yes |
| Music control | Yes | Yes |
| Find phone | Yes | Yes |
| Text response | Yes | Yes |
MISC | ||
| Payment system | Garmin pay | Garmin pay |
| Compatibility | Android and iOS Check if your device is compatible | Android and iOS Check if your device is compatible |
| Companion app | Garmin connect IQ store | Garmin connect IQ store |
| Voice command | No | No |
BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Garmin Venu Sq | Garmin Venu | |
| Straps | Straps | |
| USB charging cable | USB charging cable | |
| Quick start guide | Quick start guide | |
| NOTE: We can't guarantee that all the information on this table are 100% correct. Read full disclaimer. Please, report an error. | ||
| Official Site | Official Site | |
The Differences?
The difference between Garmin Venu Sq and Venu is that the latter has a round shape compared to Venu Sq with a rectangular shape. Venu also has an AMOLED display compared to the LCD of Venu Sq and has a more durable stainless steel bezel compared to the anodized aluminum bezel of Venu Sq. Venu also features animated workout modes and can count floors climbed which Venu Sq lacks. In other words, Venu is a more comprehensive smartwatch than Venu Sq.
Garmin Venu Sq vs Venu Features Compared
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