Garmin MARQ Aviator vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Aviator and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 MARQ Aviator vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 46 mm 43.6 mm
Height 46 mm 43.6 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 12.6 mm
Weight 144 g 51 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone, ceramic Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level 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, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto pause, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TracBack, TruSwing, UltraTrac 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 Calendar, SMS, Email 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 Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour 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 MARQ Aviator Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size - 43 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium/ceramic Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details - Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BAND Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour - Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life 12 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
Training mode - up to 48 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories Charging cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Flight Logging, HSI Course Needle, Direct-to, Find My Watch, Race App Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
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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