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Series

Apple Watch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker names the product Apple Watch Series 8 in the Apple Watch line.

Venu1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Venu Sq 2 series product family

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2770, A2771, A2772, A2773, A2774, A27752Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 2026Identify your Apple Watch: Series 8 GPS 41 mm A2770 and 45 mm A2771. GPS + Cellular aluminum and stainless steel 41 mm A2772 North America, A2773 Europe and Asia Pacific, A2857 China mainland. 45 mm A2774 North America, A2775 Europe and Asia Pacific, A2858 China mainland. China mainland A2857 and A2858 are excluded.

010-02701-00, 010-02701-01, 010-02701-02, 010-02701-80, AA43901Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026NZ store part numbers2Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/venu-sq-2-grayRead 15 October 2026Singapore page lists part number 010-02701-80 for Slate Aluminum Bezel with Shadow Gray Case and Silicone Band10Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Venu%20Sq%202_DoC-EU.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory model number AA4390, Venu Sq 2

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 September 20223Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker press release dated September 7, 2022.

1 September 20224Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/find-new-ways-to-move-with-the-venu-sq-2-series-from-garmin%EF%BF%BCRead 15 October 2026Announced September 1, 2022 together with the Venu Sq 2 Music Edition

Status

Discontinued14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date: September 12, 2023, when Series 9 replaced it.

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Product page is live and not marked discontinued

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple Watch Series 917Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-series-8-vs-series-9Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the Apple Watch Series 9 replaces the Apple Watch Series 8 in Apple's lineup.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

From $3991Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 202614Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 202615Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 202616Press articlet3.com/news/apple-watch-series-8-and-ultra-battery-size-discoveredRead 10 October 2026

$249.994Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/find-new-ways-to-move-with-the-venu-sq-2-series-from-garmin%EF%BF%BCRead 15 October 2026Suggested retail price USD 249.99 for the Venu Sq 2. US price excludes tax

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

From €4991Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 202614Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 202615Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 202616Press articlet3.com/news/apple-watch-series-8-and-ultra-battery-size-discoveredRead 10 October 2026

€269.995Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026German unverbindlicher Verkaufspreis EUR 269.99 incl. VAT for the Venu Sq 2 launched in September 2022. Not a Garmin source. A 2023 Android Authority roundup also lists EUR 269

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE, AU, CA, FR, IN, JP, AE, GB3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the UK, the US and more than 40 other countries and regions could order. Only the named countries are stored.

US, DE4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/find-new-ways-to-move-with-the-venu-sq-2-series-from-garmin%EF%BF%BCRead 15 October 2026US launch with USD pricing. The German price comes from nextpit

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED, Graphite (PVD), Gold (PVD)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Finishes list: aluminum Midnight, Starlight, Silver, (PRODUCT)RED. Stainless steel Graphite (PVD), Silver, Gold (PVD). Apple Watch Hermes finishes are a separate collaboration line and are not stored.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026

Slate Aluminum Bezel with Shadow Gray Case and Silicone Band, Cream Gold Aluminum Bezel with White Case and Silicone Band, Metallic Mint Aluminum Bezel with Cool Mint Case and Silicone Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Part numbers 010-02701-00, -01 and -02 with the product variation names read from the page data

Segment

Smartwatch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker category: Apple Watch Series, the mainstream smartwatch line. Not the Ultra or SE line.

Smartwatch1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Marketed as a GPS fitness and health smartwatch

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

41, 45mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Marketed 41 mm and 45 mm cases. Each variant row repeats its own size.

40mm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/garmin_venu_sq_2_venu_sq_2_music_edition_specs_features_price_sale_date-news-55627.phpRead 15 October 2026Both watches come in a single 40 mm case size. The Music edition is the one with Wi-Fi and music storage

Case shape

Rectangular14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Rounded-corner rectangular LTPO OLED screen in a rectangular aluminum case (352x430, 904 sq mm display area).

Rectangular4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/find-new-ways-to-move-with-the-venu-sq-2-series-from-garmin%EF%BF%BCRead 15 October 2026Release describes a 1.4-inch rectangular AMOLED touchscreen display

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026General: case material fibre-reinforced polymer, bezel anodized aluminium. The enum value follows the housing body

Case material (as published)

Aluminum1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker names Aluminum and Stainless Steel finishes. Base is the aluminum case. Stainless steel rows are separate and exist only as GPS + Cellular models.

Fiber-reinforced polymer case. Anodized aluminum bezel.1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026General: case material fibre-reinforced polymer and bezel material anodized aluminium

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

Ceramic and sapphire crystal1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker feature line: Ceramic and sapphire crystal back. Apple Watch Hermes models have a ceramic back with a Hermes logo.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height41Width35Thickness10.7mm(1.6 × 1.4 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists 41 mm as height 41, width 35, depth 10.7 and 45 mm as height 45, width 38, depth 10.7. Orientation kept as published. The page does not say whether the heart sensor bulge is included.

Height40.6Width37Thickness11.1mm(1.6 × 1.5 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Physical size 40.6 x 37.0 x 11.1 mm read as height x width x thickness. DC Rainmaker measured the thickness about 1.5 mm higher because Garmin leaves out the rear sensor bump

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

31.9g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker weights, case only with no band. 41 mm aluminum GPS 31.9 g, aluminum GPS + Cellular 32.2 g, stainless steel GPS + Cellular 42.3 g. 45 mm aluminum GPS 38.8 g, aluminum GPS + Cellular 39.1 g, stainless steel GPS + Cellular 51.5 g. The base value is the 41 mm aluminum GPS model.

38g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Weight 38.0 g on the Singapore page. DC Rainmaker measured the same

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 3 gives 50 meters under ISO 22810:2010. 50 m is 5 ATM. It is a pressure rating, not a dive depth.

5ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Water rating: Swim, 5 ATM

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 3: 50 meters under ISO 22810:2010, for shallow water such as swimming. Not for scuba diving or waterskiing.

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Dust and water rating

IP6X1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 2: certified IP6X dust resistant.

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Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min0Max35°C7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108766Read 10 October 2026Apple Watch Series and SE models work best in ambient temperatures between 0 and 35 degrees C (32 to 95 F). The storage range of -20 to 45 degrees C is not stored.

Min-20Max55°C3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, printed page 58: -20 to 55 degrees C. Charging range is 0 to 45 degrees C

Display

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Display type

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Verbatim: Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display.

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Watch display type: AMOLED with optional Always-On mode

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

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1.41in(3.6 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Display Size 1.41 inch (35.9 mm) diagonal

Resolution

352 × 430px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: 45 mm 396 by 484 pixels, 41 mm 352 by 430 pixels. Stored in the case orientation, width by height.

320 × 360px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Display Resolution 320 x 360 pixels

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

326ppi15Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 2026Display line: 484 x 396 pixels (~326 ppi density). Apple states no pixel density for Series 8. The same figure is Apple's published value for other Apple Watch screens. Stored as listed.

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Display area

904mm²1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: 45 mm 1143 sq mm and 41 mm 904 sq mm display area.

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Touchscreen

Yes14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026All Series 8 devices are controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: up to 1000 nits brightness. Window size and ambient conditions are not stated. Not a reviewer measurement.

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Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Optional Always-On mode, battery cost in the manual3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Customizing the Display Settings, printed page 56: Always On keeps watch face data visible and affects battery life

Display cover

Other glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Ion-X glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker finish table: aluminum models have Ion-X glass, stainless steel models have sapphire crystal (from the Identify your Apple Watch page).

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Lens material Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

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Platform

watchOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: Series 8 is powered by watchOS 9 (press release). The tech specs page lists no other platform.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026

Proprietary11Maker product pageforums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/venu-sq-2/416865/venu-sq-2-software-version---2-69Read 15 October 2026Garmin proprietary firmware

OS at launch

watchOS 93Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: Series 8 is powered by watchOS 9.

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Software

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Latest OS

watchOS 269Maker product pageapple.com/os/watchosRead 10 October 2026The watchOS 27 compatible-device list starts at Series 9 and does not include Series 8. The latest OS for Series 8 is watchOS 26. Checked on the access date.14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maximum OS: watchOS 26.x. The Series 8 does not support watchOS 27 or later. watchOS 26 lacks the Wrist Flick gesture and Hypertension notifications on this model.

Garmin software 2.6911Maker product pageforums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/venu-sq-2/416865/venu-sq-2-software-version---2-69Read 15 October 2026Software version 2.69 live on 7/16/2025. It is the newest thread in the Venu Sq 2 forum

Works with

iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker compatibility line: requires an iPhone. No Android pairing.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Smartphone compatibility: iPhone and Android

Phone requirement

Launch: iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16. Current watchOS 26 requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26.1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker compatibility line: iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later. The current watchOS 26 requirement comes from the EveryMac source.14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026watchOS 9 requires iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16. watchOS 26 requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26.

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App store

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/open-apps-apda1bf1a95b/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026Guide lists the App Store app for Apple Watch. Series 8 runs watchOS 26.

Yes3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connect IQ Features: install Connect IQ apps and watch faces on the watch

Voice assistants

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Chipset

Apple S8 SiP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor.

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Process

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CPU cores

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

1GB14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Onboard RAM: 1 GB. Apple does not publish RAM. GSMArena also lists 1GB RAM.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: Capacity 32GB. Not RAM.

4GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Memory/History 4 GB

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Third-generation optical heart sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor (Gen 4)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Sensors list the Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor6Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/09/garmin-venu-depth-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The optical sensor is the Garmin Elevate Gen4 sensor, the same as other Garmin watches of the time

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Electrical heart sensor with the ECG app. The app needs a supported country and a user aged 22 or older (footnote 5).

No6Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/09/garmin-venu-depth-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026No ECG features at launch

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Blood oxygen sensor with the Blood Oxygen app. The app is for wellness and not medical use (footnote 4).

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation, spot check and optional all-day and in sleep

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: two-sensor wrist temperature sensing, one sensor on the back and one under the display. It samples during sleep and measures changes as small as 0.1 C. Not a medical device and not a core body thermometer.

No6Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/09/garmin-venu-depth-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The optical sensor does not measure skin temperature. The Thermometer row in the Garmin spec needs an external tempe sensor

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

None8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/123002Read 10 October 2026watchOS 26 notes: hypertension notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Ultra 2 and later. Series 8 is not listed, and the watch has no blood pressure feature.

None7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Blood pressure row says No

Body composition sensor

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No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Body composition row says No

Skin conductance (EDA)

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No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Galvanic skin response row says No

Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

FDA-cleared AFib History (US)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker states the AFib History feature is FDA-cleared. US jurisdiction. It is for people aged 22 or older diagnosed with AFib.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Sensors list

Accelerometer range

256G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: high-g accelerometer, up to 256 g-forces with Fall Detection and Crash Detection.

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

No6Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/09/garmin-venu-depth-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Comparison with the Venu 2 series: the Venu Sq 2 has no internal gyro

Barometric altimeter

Yes15Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 2026Sensors line lists accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max and temperature.

No6Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/09/garmin-venu-depth-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The Venu 2 has a barometric altimeter, the Venu Sq 2 does not. No stair tracking. The Gadgets and Wearables page says yes, which conflicts

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Compass, printed page 41: 3-axis compass with automatic calibration

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Sensors list

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Irregular rhythm notifications, AFib history, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists the ECG app, the Blood Oxygen app and irregular rhythm notification (footnote 5, not for people previously diagnosed with AFib). Country, age and iPhone limits apply.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: temperature sensing with retrospective ovulation estimates and improved period predictions, Cycle Tracking, sleep stages in watchOS 9 (REM, Core, Deep from the accelerometer), and FDA-cleared AFib History. Sleep tracking is part of the same watchOS 9 sleep section.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Wrist heart rate every second, abnormal heart rate alerts (high and low), Pulse Ox, sleep score and stages, all-day stress, Health Snapshot with HRV, women's health tracking. Body Battery is not stored as a readiness score3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level, printed page 21. Health Snapshot records heart rate variability, printed page 4. Women's health, printed page 23

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

VO2 max, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Trackback3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker watchOS 9 section: running form metrics Stride Length, Ground Contact Time and Vertical Oscillation (running dynamics), Backtrack in the Compass app, and a Multisport workout for any sequence of swimming, biking or running. Heart Rate Zones, Custom Workouts, Pacer, Race Route, Segments and Splits have no matching option and are not stored. Swim use is also supported by the 50 m water-resistance statement on the tech specs page.13Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/healthcare/docs/site/Using_Apple_Watch_to_Estimate_Cardio_Fitness_with_VO2_max.pdfRead 10 October 2026Apple white paper: with watchOS 7, Apple Watch Series 3 and later estimate VO2 max. Series 8 is a later model.

Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Pool swim, Strength rep counting, Golf courses1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Move IQ, VO2 Max (Run), automatic rep counting, pool swimming and golf features. Details are in the manual3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Garmin Move IQ, printed page 31: starts timed walking and running activities automatically. About VO2 Max. Estimates, printed page 38. Strength training rep counting, printed pages 4 and 13. Downloading Golf Courses, printed page 8. The Back to Start compass arrow is not stored as TracBack

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

Not available

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Not available

Heart rate strap, Speed and cadence, Foot pod1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Heart rate monitors, speed and cadence sensor and foot pod over ANT+. The manual says Bluetooth sensors work only on the Music edition3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Your Wireless Sensors, printed pages 42-43: heart rate monitor, foot pod, speed and cadence sensors. Bluetooth sensors work only with the Music edition

Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: Series 8 builds on best-in-class safety features like the ECG app and fall detection.

No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Incident Detection, printed page 52: a supplemental feature available only for certain outdoor activities. Not counted as general fall detection

Car crash detection

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: new Crash Detection on Series 8 using a more powerful gyroscope and accelerometer. It dials emergency services after a 10-second countdown if the user is unresponsive.

Not available

Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote 1: needs a cellular connection or Wi-Fi Calling from the watch or the nearby iPhone.

Yes3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Requesting Assistance, printed page 53: hold the button for three vibrations to send an assistance request with location to emergency contacts through the paired phone, which needs a data plan

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Not available

Yes3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Turning On LiveTrack, printed page 53: LiveTrack session shared with contacts

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

Not available

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026LED flashlight row says No

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Sensors: GPS, GLONASS and Galileo

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists L1 GPS only. No L5 or other second band is listed. Stored as false from the L1-only statement.

Not available

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Not available

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Offline maps row says No and Garmin lists no maps

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Connectivity lists Bluetooth

Bluetooth version

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: Bluetooth 5.3. EveryMac records that some early Apple documents wrongly said 5.0.

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Connectivity row lists Bluetooth and ANT+ only. The Music edition rows add Wi-Fi3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi Connectivity Features, printed page 49: Wi-Fi is available only on the Venu Sq 2 Music watch

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

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Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The standard is Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).

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CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Cellular row says No. No cellular model exists

Network

LTE1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker: LTE and UMTS on GPS + Cellular models. UMTS has no option in the schema, so only LTE is stored.

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes15Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 2026NFC: Yes.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Garmin Pay contactless payments. The NFC module is also named in the regulatory letter

Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists Apple Pay. Eligible cards, banks and regions required.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Garmin Pay contactless payments through participating providers

Payment services

Apple Pay1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Garmin Pay

Ultra-wideband

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists the U1 chip (Ultra Wideband). Availability varies by region (footnote 11).

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026UWB row says No

Satellite

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None7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Satellite SOS row says No

ANT+

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+

Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker feature list includes Speaker and Microphone.

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Speakers row says No

Microphones

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07Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Microphone row says No

Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Cellular or phone6Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 2026Cellular models with an active service plan make calls and send texts without the iPhone. Series 8 cellular models A2772 and A2774 (North America) and A2773 and A2775 are listed as compatible. GPS models need the paired iPhone or Wi-Fi calling.

None7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Bluetooth calling row says No. The watch only rejects calls with a text on Android

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026The maker battery test uses music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, so music is stored on the watch.

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026On-board music storage No. Music storage is the separate Music edition

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

110Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-buttons-and-gestures-apd1d9d7efca/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026Guide: you interact with Apple Watch using the Digital Crown, side button, Action button (Ultra models only) and gestures. Series 8 has one operating button, the Side button. The Digital Crown is in Crown.

23Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview, printed page 1: Action button and Back (Menu) button

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Side button10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/use-buttons-and-gestures-apd1d9d7efca/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026Guide names the side button. The Action button is for Ultra models.

Action button, Back (Menu) button3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview, printed page 1

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

Rotating haptic14Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 2026Digital Crown with haptic feedback. It rotates, so it is in Crown and not in the button count.

None3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026No crown. Controls are two buttons and the touchscreen

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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Gestures

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Rotate wrist toward body to turn on the display, Double-tap the touchscreen to wake the watch3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Customizing the Display Settings, printed page 56: Gesture turns on the display when the wrist rotates toward the body. Overview, printed page 1: double-tap to wake

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

282 to 308mAh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108056Read 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/watch/cellularRead 10 October 202614Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-watch/specs/apple-watch-series-8-aluminum-gps-41mm.htmlRead 10 October 202615Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_8_aluminum-11864.phpRead 10 October 202616Press articlet3.com/news/apple-watch-series-8-and-ultra-battery-size-discoveredRead 10 October 2026

205mAh9Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Venu%20Sq%202.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC test report lists the battery model 361-00136-20 with power rating 3.87V, 205mAh. Rated capacity from the test report, not a Garmin marketing figure

Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AApple Watch Series 8

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	18
Low power	No	36

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Up to 18 hours: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 60-minute workout with music playback from the watch via Bluetooth. GPS models stay connected to iPhone by Bluetooth. Cellular models use 4 h of LTE and 14 h of Bluetooth. Tested by Apple in August 2022 on preproduction units with prerelease software. Not an always-on-display-only claim. No solar assistance.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-seRead 10 October 2026Maker: Low Power Mode can extend battery life up to 36 hours for Series 8 with iPhone present. It limits the Always-On display and other sensors.

BGarmin Venu Sq 2

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	264
Low power	No	288
Always-on	No	48
GPS	No	26
GPS, all systems	No	20

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Smartwatch mode 11 days (264 h), battery saver smartwatch mode 12 days (288 h), GPS-only GNSS 26 h, all-systems GNSS 20 h. The manual adds always-on display 2 days. Battery life depends on configuration and use3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, printed page 58: always on display mode up to 2 days. Another table row is for the Music edition and is not stored. DC Rainmaker quotes 3 days for the same mode

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

18h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

264h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

Not available

48h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

Not available

26h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

Not available

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Magnetic puck1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker lists a USB-C magnetic fast charging cable. Contact is a magnetic puck.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

Yes5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102454Read 10 October 2026Fast charging is supported on Apple Watch Series 7 and later.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

45min5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102454Read 10 October 2026Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8 and Series 9 charge from 0 to 80 percent in about 45 minutes. Tested with the Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C cable and an Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter.

Not available

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

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20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 202620 mm industry standard

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/watch/remove-change-and-fasten-watch-bands-apd3cc13d48f/26/watchos/26Read 10 October 2026Guide: hold the band release button, then slide the band across to remove it. Generic Apple Watch guide for watchOS 26, which Series 8 runs. No standard lug width is stated. Apple bands use a proprietary slide-in system.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Quick Release bands: yes

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

Not available

20 mm industry-standard quick-release bands1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Quick Release bands (20 mm, Industry standard). The manual says 20 mm wide, standard, quick-release bands3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Not available

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Strap material: silicone

Strap

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AApple Watch Series 8

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BGarmin Venu Sq 2

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
125	190

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Fits wrists with a circumference of 125-190 mm with the supplied band

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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IPH-A43909Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Venu%20Sq%202.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC test report appended to the Chile SUBTEL letter: FCC ID IPH-A4390, model AA4390, Smart Watch, applicant Garmin International

SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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Other certifications

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EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and applicable amendments, EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, EU battery legislation 2008/98/EC as amended by (EU) 2023/1542, Chile SUBTEL Resolution 737 compliance declaration (2026)9Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Venu%20Sq%202.pdfRead 15 October 2026Chile SUBTEL Resolution 737 compliance letter dated 03-Feb-26 for model AA4390 with NFC, ANT and BLE modules10Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Venu%20Sq%202_DoC-EU.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity under 2011/65/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2008/98/EC as amended by (EU) 2023/1542, revised 02/04/2024

In the box

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In the box

Apple Watch Series 8, Band/Loop, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Maker box: Apple Watch Series 8, Band/Loop, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m). Case material and band type depend on the selection.

Venu Sq 2, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 20262Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/venu-sq-2-grayRead 15 October 2026In the box: Venu Sq 2, charging/data cable and documentation. No power adapter is listed

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026No mains adapter in the box. The magnetic cable is not counted.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Exact Apple Watch Series 8 Tech Specs page, year introduced 2022. Data accurate as of product launch. No Series 9 or later value is copied.

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/8016431Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111848Read 10 October 2026Same maker page. It is the complete Series 8 technical sheet.

www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/8016431Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026

Manual

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www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdf3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Venu Sq 2 Owner's Manual covering the Venu Sq 2 and the Venu Sq 2 Music, 72 pages, May 2025

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year12Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/legal/consumer-limited-warrantyRead 15 October 2026Non-aviation products are warranted for one year from purchase. NZ policy page. Statutory rights remain separate

Both are also in the API. Back to all smartwatches.