Garmin vívoactive vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width - 43.6 mm
Height - 43.6 mm
Depth - 12.6 mm
Weight - 51 g
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
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Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), activity, sleep activity, steps taken, pace Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BAND Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Leather
Band Colour Black Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 504 hours 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm 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 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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