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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin Venu 2S |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin Venu 2S |
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Type | LCD - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin Venu 2S |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Silver stainless steel |
Case Details | Black | Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin Venu 2S |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | White wrist strap, charging cradle | Charging/data cable |
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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 |