Garmin Venu 2S vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2S and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Venu 2S vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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 40.4 mm 40 mm
Height 40.4 mm 40 mm
Depth 12.1 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 38.2 g 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, applications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" -
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 2S Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Details Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White Neo tropic
BAND Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 18 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Light sand | Mist grey | White -
STORAGE Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 11 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days
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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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