Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Venu and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Venu | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43.2 mm | 40 mm |
Height | 43.2 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 12.4 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 46.3 g | 43 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Venu | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery | 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 | SMS, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Venu | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Venu | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20 mm x 20 mm |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Venu | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Granite blue | Neo tropic |
BAND | Garmin Venu | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 112-180 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand | - |
STORAGE | Garmin Venu | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Venu | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 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 | 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 | - |