Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire 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 6S Sapphire vs. Garmin Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire 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 42 mm 45.4 mm
Height 42 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 44 g 49 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation 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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance 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 SMS, social apps, incoming calls 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
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Venu 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Venu 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Venu 2
Case Size 42 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC Black | Granite blue
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black Black | Granite blue
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Venu 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin Venu 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life - 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
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 6S Sapphire Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - FCC
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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