Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | 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 |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | 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 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | 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 | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Case Size | - | 43 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Slate stainless steeel |
| Case Back | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| 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 | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 10 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 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 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
| SAR Value | - | 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | 0 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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