Samsung Gear S2 vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 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 Gear S2 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) 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 -
Width 39.9 mm 45.4 mm
Height 43.6 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 42 g 49 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S2 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
Features Call handling, find phone function, voice control 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 SMS Calendar, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, AAC +, eAAC+ -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Venu 2
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Venu 2
Type Super AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 302 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Venu 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Venu 2
Case Size 40 mm 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Details Black | Rose gold | Blue black Black | Granite blue
BAND Samsung Gear S2 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
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Black | Ivory Black | Granite blue
STORAGE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Venu 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
User Memory 1.9 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Venu 2
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Venu 2
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 3250 -
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Venu 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 250 mAh -
Battery Life 3 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 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
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S2 Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Twitter, Samsung Apps, News, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, S Health, Notification Center, Nike+ Running Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP68 FCC
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R732 -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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