Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 30.2 mm 37 mm
Height 57 mm 40.6 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 48.2 g 37.6 g
Body Material - Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor
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, breathing rate, 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, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, incoming calls
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 Sq Music Edition
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Type Colour LCD - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 240 x 240 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 Sq Music Edition
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Case Shape - Rectangular
Bezel - Slate aluminium
Case Details Black Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Band Type Band Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Technology Lithium Lithium polymer
Battery Life 8 day(s) 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging/data cable
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
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