Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Garmin Venu 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 vívoactive HR vs. Garmin Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Smart 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 30.2 mm 45.4 mm
Height 57 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 48.2 g 49 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance 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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu 2
Type Colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Details Black Black | Granite blue
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Granite blue
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu 2
Technology Lithium -
Battery Life 8 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - FCC
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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