Garmin Venu Sq vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq and Garmin epix Gen 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Venu Sq vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Sq Garmin epix Gen 2
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 -
Height 40.6 mm -
Depth 11.5 mm -
Weight 37.6 g -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Sq Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, 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, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu Sq Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Sq Garmin epix Gen 2
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Sq Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Venu Sq Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel Metallic orchid aluminium Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Orchid | Shadow grey | White Slate steel
BAND Garmin Venu Sq Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Orchid | Shadow grey | White -
STORAGE Garmin Venu Sq Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Garmin Venu Sq Garmin epix Gen 2
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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Sq Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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