ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Width - 43.6 mm
Height - 43.6 mm
Depth - 12.6 mm
Weight - 51 g
Body Details Band: 77 g -
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Sensors 6-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, phone unlocking Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.3"
Pixel Density 278 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details Gunmetal Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BAND ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type Link bracelet Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Leather
Band Colour Gunmetal | Dark blue Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Venu 2 Plus
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hours 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 1 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Message, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP67 -
SAR Value - 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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