Garmin Venu 2S vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2S and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
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 -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 40.4 mm 40.4 mm
Height 40.4 mm 39.3 mm
Depth 12.1 mm 9.8 mm
Weight 38.2 g 28.7 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Armor aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
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 Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications Calendar, applications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Bixby
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin Venu 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Venu 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Details Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Garmin Venu 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Light sand | Mist grey | White Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Garmin Venu 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Garmin Venu 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Garmin Venu 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Capacity - 284 mAh
Battery Life 11 day(s) 40 hours
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
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu 2S Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R900
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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