Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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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 | 40 mm |
| Height | 40.6 mm | 40 mm |
| Depth | 11.5 mm | 13.3 mm |
| Weight | 37.6 g | 43 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 2S Solar |
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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, solar charging, 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 2S Solar |
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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 2S Solar |
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| Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
| 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 Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | Slate aluminium | - |
| Case Details | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss | Neo tropic |
| BAND | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 112-180 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 2S Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 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 Sq Music Edition | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| 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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