Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Garmin Venu. 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 HR | Garmin Venu |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 30.2 mm | 43.2 mm |
Height | 57 mm | 43.2 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 12.4 mm |
Weight | 48.2 g | 46.3 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Black |
Clock Display | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin Venu |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard | 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 |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin Venu |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin Venu |
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Type | Colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 205 x 148 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin Venu |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin Venu |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Polymer |
Case Details | Black | Black | Granite blue |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin Venu |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | XL | - |
Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 162-225 mm | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin Venu |
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Technology | Lithium | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 5 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
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) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive HR | Garmin Venu |
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Included Accessories | Charging cradle | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |