Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch 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

Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Garmin Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS 4.0 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later 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
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 41.7 mm 45.4 mm
Height 45.7 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 12.6 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 49 g 49 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, 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, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake 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 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 - Calendar, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Venu 2
Type Super AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Venu 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Venu 2
Case Size 42 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Details Rose gold | Midnight black | Gold | Black Black | Granite blue
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Granite blue
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Venu 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Venu 2
RAM Size 750 MB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Venu 2
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Venu 2
Capacity 270 mAh -
Battery Life 4 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 4 days
Audio playback - up to 8.4 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
Standby Time 6 days -
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 FCC
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R810 -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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