Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 vívoactive 4 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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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 |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Width | 45.1 mm | 43.6 mm |
Height | 45.1 mm | 43.6 mm |
Depth | 12.8 mm | 12.6 mm |
Weight | 50.5 g | 51 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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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, breathing rate, hydration | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
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 | Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | SMS, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Indirect |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Case Size | 45 mm | 43 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Back | Polymer | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Black | Shadow grey | Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-200 mm | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
Band Colour | Black | Shadow grey | Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 10 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days GPS mode - up to 18 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 9 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
SAR Value | - | 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | 0 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |