In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition and Garmin Instinct 2. 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 Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 37 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 40.6 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 11.5 mm | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | 37.6 g | 52 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, 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, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls | 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 Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Case Size | - | 45 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | Slate aluminium | - |
| Case Details | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss | Graphite | Electric lime |
| BAND | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 135-230 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 6 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| 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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