Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2 Plus and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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 Venu 2 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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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 | 40 mm |
Height | 43.6 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 12.6 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 51 g | 43 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
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, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) | 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 Instinct 2S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 416 x 416 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20 mm x 20 mm |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Case Size | 43 mm | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
Case Back | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory | Neo tropic |
BAND | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 112-180 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 Instinct 2S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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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 21 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Included Accessories | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
SAR Value | 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |