Garmin vívoactive vs. Garmin Venu 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 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 vs. Garmin Venu 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2S
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 - 40.4 mm
Height - 40.4 mm
Depth - 12.1 mm
Weight - 38.2 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 2S
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, 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, 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
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function 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 Calendar, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2S
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.1"
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 2S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Silver stainless steel
Case Details Black Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White
BAND Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 110-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black Light sand | Mist grey | White
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2S
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 504 hours 11 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Garmin Venu 2S
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm 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 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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