Apple Watch Series 11
Garmin Venu 4 41mm

Apple Watch Series 11 Garmin Venu 4 41mm

Common Features

  • Both products have an OLED/AMOLED display type.
  • Both products are waterproof to a depth of 50 m.
  • Both products have an always-on display.
  • Both products have a replaceable watch band.
  • Both products have a touch screen.
  • Both products are not designed for kids.
  • Both products monitor blood oxygenation levels.
  • Both products have a heart rate monitor.
  • Both products have GPS.
  • Both products have an accelerometer.
  • Both products have a temperature sensor.
  • Both products have a compass.
  • Both products have a barometer.
  • Both products have a gyroscope.
  • Both products track sleep.
  • Both products track distance.
  • Both products track steps taken.
  • Both products measure pace.
  • Both products provide sleep reports.
  • Both products detect activities automatically.

Main Differences

  • Screen size is 1.96″ on Apple Watch Series 11 and 1.2″ on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Water resistance is present on Apple Watch Series 11 and waterproofing is available on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Pixel density is 330 ppi on Apple Watch Series 11 and 459 ppi on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Resolution is 416 x 496 px on Apple Watch Series 11 and 390 x 390 px on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 does not have branded damage-resistant glass, while Garmin Venu 4 41mm does.
  • Thickness is 9.7 mm on Apple Watch Series 11 and 12 mm on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Weight is 43.1 g on Apple Watch Series 11 and 33 g on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Height is 46 mm on Apple Watch Series 11 and 41 mm on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Width is 39 mm on Apple Watch Series 11 and 41 mm on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Maximum operating temperature is 35 °C on Apple Watch Series 11 and 55 °C on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Lowest potential operating temperature is 0 °C on Apple Watch Series 11 and -20 °C on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 has a sapphire glass display, while Garmin Venu 4 41mm does not.
  • Garmin Venu 4 41mm is designed for golf, while Apple Watch Series 11 is not.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 has a cellular module, but Garmin Venu 4 41mm does not.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 is not compatible with Android, whereas Garmin Venu 4 41mm is.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 does not support ANT+, while Garmin Venu 4 41mm does.
  • Battery life is 1 day on Apple Watch Series 11 and 10 days on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Charge time is 1.2 hours on Apple Watch Series 11 and 1 hour on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Battery life in power save mode is 38 hours on Apple Watch Series 11 and 15 hours on Garmin Venu 4 41mm.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 supports wireless charging, but Garmin Venu 4 41mm does not.
  • Garmin Venu 4 41mm shows readiness level, while Apple Watch Series 11 does not.
Specs Comparison
Apple Watch Series 11

Apple Watch Series 11

Garmin Venu 4 41mm

Garmin Venu 4 41mm

Design:
screen size 1.96" 1.2"
Display type OLED/AMOLED OLED/AMOLED
water resistance Water resistant Waterproof
waterproof depth rating 50 m 50 m
Always-On Display
pixel density 330 ppi 459 ppi
resolution 416 x 496 px 390 x 390 px
Watch band is replaceable
has branded damage-resistant glass
thickness 9.7 mm 12 mm
weight 43.1 g 33 g
height 46 mm 41 mm
width 39 mm 41 mm
maximum operating temperature 35 °C 55 °C
lowest potential operating temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Has a display
has a touch screen
Has sapphire glass display
volume 17.4018 cm³ 20.172 cm³
is designed for kids

The Apple Watch Series 11 has a slightly larger screen size at 1.96″ compared to the Garmin Venu 4's 1.2″. Both devices feature OLED/AMOLED displays and an Always-On Display for continuous visibility. The Apple Watch Series 11 has a higher pixel density of 330 ppi, while the Garmin Venu 4 offers a sharper 459 ppi. The resolution on the Apple Watch is 416 x 496 px, while the Garmin Venu 4 has a resolution of 390 x 390 px. In terms of design, both watches are water-resistant with a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.

The Apple Watch Series 11 has a thinner profile with a thickness of 9.7 mm, while the Garmin Venu 4 is slightly thicker at 12 mm. The Apple Watch Series 11 weighs 43.1 g, and the Garmin Venu 4 is lighter at 33 g. The height of the Apple Watch Series 11 is 46 mm, while the Garmin Venu 4 is shorter at 41 mm. The Apple Watch is also narrower at 39 mm, compared to the Garmin's 41 mm width.

Regarding durability features, the Apple Watch Series 11 comes with sapphire glass display but lacks branded damage-resistant glass. The Garmin Venu 4, however, includes branded damage-resistant glass but does not feature sapphire glass. The Apple Watch Series 11 has a maximum operating temperature of 35 °C and a lowest potential operating temperature of 0 °C, whereas the Garmin Venu 4 can operate in much wider temperature ranges, with a maximum of 55 °C and a minimum of -20 °C.

Sensors:
Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has an accelerometer
Has a temperature sensor
has a compass
Has a barometer
has a gyroscope
Has a cadence sensor
Monitors perspiration

Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Garmin Venu 4 are equipped with a robust set of sensors. Both models monitor blood oxygenation levels, have a heart rate monitor, GPS, accelerometer, temperature sensor, compass, barometer, and gyroscope. Additionally, both watches lack a cadence sensor and do not monitor perspiration.

As for the sensors themselves, the two devices offer identical functionality in this group. There are no differences between the two in terms of the types of sensors available.

Therefore, users can expect the same range of sensor capabilities from both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Garmin Venu 4, with no distinction in their sensor features.

Activity tracking:
Tracks your sleep
Tracks distance
Tracks steps taken
Measures pace
Provides sleep reports
Detects activities automatically
Has a route tracker
Tracks elevation
Has multi-sport mode
Has exercise tagging
Has a stroke counter for swimming
Tracks calorie intake
Designed for diving
Designed for golf

Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Garmin Venu 4 offer a comprehensive range of activity tracking features. They both track sleep, distance, steps taken, pace, and elevation, as well as providing sleep reports and detecting activities automatically. Both also include a route tracker, multi-sport mode, exercise tagging, and a stroke counter for swimming. Additionally, both track calorie intake and are not designed for diving.

One key difference is that the Garmin Venu 4 is specifically designed for golf, which the Apple Watch Series 11 does not support. Other than that, the two models offer identical functionality in terms of activity tracking capabilities.

Overall, users can expect the same core activity tracking features from both devices, with the Garmin Venu 4 being the only one with a golf-specific design.

Connectivity:
has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android
supports Wi-Fi
supports ANT+
has NFC
supports Galileo

The Apple Watch Series 11 and Garmin Venu 4 have several connectivity features, but there are some differences. The Apple Watch Series 11 includes a cellular module, allowing for more independent use, while the Garmin Venu 4 does not have this feature. Both models are compatible with iOS, but the Apple Watch Series 11 is not compatible with Android, whereas the Garmin Venu 4 supports both iOS and Android.

Both watches support Wi-Fi, have NFC, and are compatible with Galileo for satellite positioning. The Apple Watch Series 11 does not support ANT+, while the Garmin Venu 4 does, offering additional compatibility for certain fitness devices and sensors.

In summary, the main distinctions in connectivity are the Apple Watch Series 11's cellular module and lack of Android compatibility, versus the Garmin Venu 4's support for ANT+ and Android compatibility.

Battery:
battery life 1 days 10 days
charge time 1.2 hours 1 hours
battery life in power save mode 38 hours 15 hours
has wireless charging
has a rechargeable battery
Has a solar power battery
has a removable battery

The Apple Watch Series 11 and Garmin Venu 4 offer different battery performance. The Apple Watch Series 11 has a battery life of 1 day, while the Garmin Venu 4 lasts significantly longer with 10 days of battery life. In power save mode, the Apple Watch Series 11 can last up to 38 hours, whereas the Garmin Venu 4 lasts only 15 hours in power save mode.

When it comes to charging, the Apple Watch Series 11 charges slightly faster, with a charge time of 1.2 hours, compared to the Garmin Venu 4's 1 hour charge time. The Apple Watch Series 11 also supports wireless charging, while the Garmin Venu 4 does not.

Both watches have rechargeable batteries, but neither has a solar power battery or a removable battery.

Features:
release date September 2025 September 2025
has HRV tracking
measures VO2 max
measures resting heart rate
has fast/slow heart rate notifications
shows readiness level
Can be used to answer calls
Locates your phone
Has call control
Has notifications
has irregular heart rate warnings
Has ECG technology
Has silent alarm
Has vibrating alerts
has fall detection
Has a stopwatch
Has smart alarm
has voice commands
internal storage 64GB 8GB
Has a built-in camera remote control function
Acquires GPS faster
warranty period 1 years 1 years
has a front camera

Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Garmin Venu 4 offer a range of advanced features. They both track HRV, VO2 max, resting heart rate, and have fast/slow heart rate notifications. Both can be used to answer calls, locate your phone, and have call control, notifications, irregular heart rate warnings, ECG technology, silent alarms, vibrating alerts, fall detection, and a stopwatch. Both also support voice commands and come with a 1-year warranty.

There are a few differences between the two watches. The Garmin Venu 4 offers a ‘readiness level’ feature, which is not available on the Apple Watch Series 11. Additionally, the Garmin Venu 4 acquires GPS faster, whereas the Apple Watch Series 11 does not mention this capability. The Garmin also has 8GB of internal storage, while the Apple Watch Series 11 has significantly more at 64GB. Furthermore, the Apple Watch Series 11 includes a built-in camera remote control function, which the Garmin Venu 4 does not.

Overall, while the two watches share many features, the Garmin Venu 4 includes a readiness level, faster GPS acquisition, and slightly fewer internal storage, while the Apple Watch Series 11 stands out with its camera control feature and larger storage capacity.

App & Software:
Provides activity reports
Has inactivity alerts
Counts how many calories you've burned
Has goal setting
Has achievements
Free app
Has exercise diary
Ad-free
Has coaching
Has temperature tracking
Has period notifications
Has voice feedback
Has music playback
Predicts ovulation
Predicts start date
Can be personalised
Has barcode scanner on app
Tracks water intake
Has weight tracking

Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Garmin Venu 4 provide a comprehensive set of app and software features. They both offer activity reports, inactivity alerts, calorie counting, goal setting, achievements, a free app, exercise diaries, and are ad-free. Both models also support temperature tracking, period notifications, voice feedback, music playback, ovulation prediction, start date prediction, personalization, water intake tracking, and weight tracking. Additionally, neither watch includes a barcode scanner on the app.

The key difference between the two is that the Garmin Venu 4 includes coaching, while the Apple Watch Series 11 does not. Other than that, both watches share identical software capabilities.

In summary, the main distinction is the Garmin Venu 4's inclusion of coaching, while the Apple Watch Series 11 lacks this feature. Otherwise, the app and software features are quite similar across both devices.

Miscellaneous:
has a battery level indicator
has aptX
Has auto pause
Compatible with smart scales
Compatible with external heart rate monitors
Is compatible with Windows
has an external memory slot
Is compatible with Mac OS X
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Garmin Venu 4 include a battery level indicator, auto pause, and are compatible with smart scales and external heart rate monitors. Neither device has an external memory slot or supports a 3.5 mm audio jack. Both are compatible with Mac OS X, but only the Garmin Venu 4 is compatible with Windows, while the Apple Watch Series 11 is not.

Neither device supports aptX, which is a high-quality audio codec, so there is no difference in that regard.

In summary, the main difference between the two watches in this group is that the Garmin Venu 4 is compatible with Windows, while the Apple Watch Series 11 is not. Otherwise, both offer similar functionality in terms of compatibility and features.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the Apple Watch Series 11 and Garmin Venu 4 41mm. Both products feature an OLED/AMOLED display and have GPS, an accelerometer, and heart rate monitor. The Apple Watch Series 11 has a screen size of 1.96″, while the Garmin Venu 4 41mm has a 1.2″ display. The Garmin model is waterproof, unlike the Apple Watch, which is only water-resistant. Additionally, the Apple Watch Series 11 supports wireless charging, while the Garmin Venu 4 41mm does not. Battery life also differs significantly, with the Garmin lasting up to 10 days, while the Apple Watch lasts just 1 day.