In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2 Plus and Garmin epix Gen 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Width | 43.6 mm | - |
| Height | 43.6 mm | - |
| Depth | 12.6 mm | - |
| Weight | 51 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| 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 Venu 2 Plus | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 416 x 416 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Case Size | 43 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | Passivated stainless steel |
| Case Back | Stainless steel | Steel |
| Case Details | Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory | Slate steel |
| BAND | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Leather | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 10 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | 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) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
| SAR Value | 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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