In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 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.
| GENERAL | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) 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 |
| Width | 42 mm | 45.4 mm |
| Height | 41 mm | 45.4 mm |
| Depth | 9 mm | 12.2 mm |
| Weight | 48.4 g | 49 g |
| Body Details | Main unit: 23.5 g Wrist strap: 99 g |
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| Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow | - |
| Clock Display | - | Yes |
| Designed For | Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR | - |
| FEATURES | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Sensors | Digital compass | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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| Tracking Data | - | 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, music remote handling | 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, applications |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CELLULAR | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Mobile Messaging Services | MMS, SMS | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 3.0, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
|---|---|---|
| Connectors | Micro-USB | - |
| DISPLAY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Type | LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 220 x 176 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.6" | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Case Size | - | 45 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
| Case Details | - | Black | Granite blue |
| BAND | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Band Type | - | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-200 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
| Band Material | - | Silicone |
| Band Colour | - | Black | Granite blue |
| BATTERY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | - | 12 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | - | 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 | 168 h | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin Venu 2 |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Compliant Standards | IP57 | FCC |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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