Garmin Venu 2S vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2S and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Venu 2S vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Venu 2 Plus
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
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 40.4 mm 43.6 mm
Height 40.4 mm 43.6 mm
Depth 12.1 mm 12.6 mm
Weight 38.2 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 2S Garmin Venu 2 Plus
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
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 2S Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" 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 2S Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size 40 mm 43 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BAND Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 18 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Light sand | Mist grey | White Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2S Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life 11 day(s) 10 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 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 2S Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value - 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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