In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2 and Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar. 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 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire 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 | Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45.4 mm | - |
Height | 45.4 mm | - |
Depth | 12.2 mm | - |
Weight | 49 g | - |
Body Details | - | With silicone band: 73 g Case only: 50 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information | 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, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
Notifications | Calendar, applications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 416 x 416 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Sapphire |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Case Size | 45 mm | 47 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | Titanium |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Black | Granite blue | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC |
BAND | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Vented bracelet |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-200 mm | 132-215 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Butterfly |
Band Material | Silicone | Titanium |
Band Colour | Black | Granite blue | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut |
STORAGE | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 12 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 22 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 173 days GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 73 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 48 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 289 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 74 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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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 | FCC | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |