Fitbit Sense vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Sense 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

Fitbit Sense vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Sense Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 40.38 mm 43.6 mm
Height 40.38 mm 43.6 mm
Depth 12.45 mm 12.6 mm
Weight - 51 g
Body Material Stainless steel, aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Sense Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function 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, calendar, SMS, social apps Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology FitBit Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Sense Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Sense Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Sense Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Sense Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape Square Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BAND Fitbit Sense Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S/L -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-220 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BATTERY Fitbit Sense Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Life 6 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
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 Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Sense Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software FitBit Pay Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value - 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C 0 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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