In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Venu 2 | 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 | 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 |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Width | 45.4 mm | 43.6 mm |
Height | 45.4 mm | 43.6 mm |
Depth | 12.2 mm | 12.6 mm |
Weight | 49 g | 51 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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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, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
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 | 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, applications | Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | 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 Venu 2 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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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 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Case Size | 45 mm | 43 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Back | - | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Black | Granite blue | Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
BAND | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-200 mm | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
Band Colour | Black | Granite blue | Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
BATTERY | Garmin Venu 2 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 10 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 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 Venu 2 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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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 | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | FCC | - |
SAR Value | - | 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |