Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Width | 45 mm | 43.6 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 43.6 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 12.6 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 51 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
| Modes | Stealth mode | - |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing | 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, Email, social apps | Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Indirect |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Case Size | - | 43 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
| Case Back | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 125-190 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
| Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Life | 56 day(s) | 10 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 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 | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | - |
| SAR Value | - | 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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