Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Garmin Venu 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Garmin Venu 2S. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Garmin Venu 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Venu 2S
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 40 mm 40.4 mm
Height 40 mm 40.4 mm
Depth 12.7 mm 12.1 mm
Weight 40 g 38.2 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 4S Garmin Venu 2S
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
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, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration
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 Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information
Notifications SMS, incoming calls Calendar, applications
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Venu 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Venu 2S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" 1.1"
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 4S Garmin Venu 2S
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Venu 2S
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel Silver stainless steel
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Venu 2S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 18 mm 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 110-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Light sand | Mist grey | White
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Venu 2S
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 11 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4S Garmin Venu 2S
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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