Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 and Garmin Venu 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45.4 mm
Height - 45.4 mm
Depth - 12.2 mm
Weight - 49 g
Body Details Case only: 57 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, applications
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 6 Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin Venu 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin Venu 2
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin Venu 2
Case Size 47 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Slate stainless steeel
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Black | Granite blue
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Granite blue
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin Venu 2
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin Venu 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 48 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - FCC
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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