Apple Watch Series 12 vs Garmin Venu 4
With an iPhone, get the Series 12. It's the better smartwatch, and it costs less. The Garmin Venu 4 is for people who hate nightly charging or use Android.
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Which one is for you?
Apple Watch Series 12
An iPhone, apps and calls on your wrist, nightly charging is fine? Then it's the Series 12.
Is the Apple Watch Series 12 worth it?Garmin Venu 4
Sick of charging every night, an Android phone and fitness over apps: that's the Venu 4.
Is the Garmin Venu 4 worth it?Key differences
Battery
Works with
Smart features
Flashlight
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Apple Watch Series 12
Owners love the stylish look, how big an upgrade it is over older models and the health and fitness features. Complaints are rare.
- Stylish look
- A worthwhile upgrade from an older watch
- Health and fitness features
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Garmin Venu 4
Owners love the battery life, the health data and the look, and several have switched from an Apple Watch. Complaints are rare.
- Detailed health and fitness tracking
- Battery lasts a week or more
- Looks good and feels well made
- Keeps losing the phone connection
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, TechRadar, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Tom's Guide, Android Central, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Apple Watch Series 12: 69 verified buyer ratings at Target (US), Otto (Germany), Takealot (South Africa) and Costco (Canada), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Garmin Venu 4: 166 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Otto (Germany), Costco (Canada), Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), Boulanger (France), Takealot (South Africa) and Expert (Netherlands), read November 2026.