Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Garmin Venu

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin Venu. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Garmin Venu Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Venu
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 43.2 mm
Height 47 mm 43.2 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 86 g 46.3 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Venu
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Venu
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Venu
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Venu
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Venu
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Silver Black | Granite blue
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Venu
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Venu
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Venu
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 12 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Venu
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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