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  • Avg. price: ~£250
  • Screen size: 1.30 inch
  • Battery life: 11 day/s
  • Display type: AMOLED

Garmin Venu 2 review. Compare 126 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartwatches and if it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best Smartwatches on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

24.0%

7.0

Health

21.0%

9.0

Fitness

16.0%

5.4

Battery

14.0%

8.0

Smart features

12.0%

7.4

Connectivity

9.0%

8.0

Display & Design

4.0%

5.5

Hardware

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

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    Best prices

      N/A~ £250

    Best rankings

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    Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
    All: ranking among all products in the database.

    Technical Specifications of smartwatch Garmin Venu 2

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

    When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    24.0%

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    Health

    21.0%

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    Fitness

    16.0%

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    Battery

    14.0%

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    Smart features

    12.0%

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    Connectivity

    9.0%

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    Display & Design

    4.0%

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    Hardware

    7.4
    Garmin Venu 2 has a technical score of 7.38 points, which is higher than 75.8% of smartwatches.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

    When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    0.0

    User reviews

    30.0%

    1.0

    Popularity

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    Popularity
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
    When it matters: When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
    1.0
    Garmin Venu 2 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.9% of smartphones.
    Ratio quality/price

    What it is: An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.

    When it matters: When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.

    Score components:

    60.0%

    7.4

    Overall score

    40.0%

    9.2

    Price

    7.9
    Garmin Venu 2 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 71.6% of smartphones.
    Brand name
    What it is: The company that designs, sells, and supports the watch.
    When it matters: When brand ecosystem, style, or support matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Garmin
    Heart rate monitor
    What it is: A built-in sensor that measures your pulse directly from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Garmin Venu 2 includes a heart rate monitor. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Garmin Venu 2 supports blood oxygen monitoring. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
    ECG
    What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Garmin Venu 2 does not support ECG. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version.
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Venu 2 supports irregular heart rate warnings. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
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    Accelerometer
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures acceleration, steps, gestures, and general movement.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Venu 2 includes an accelerometer. 99.1% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
    Barometer
    What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Venu 2 includes a barometer. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    Gyroscope
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Venu 2 includes a gyroscope. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    Cadence sensor
    What it is: A sensor input used to measure step or pedal rhythm during training.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Garmin Venu 2 does not include a cadence sensor. 20.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Distance tracking
    What it is: The ability to measure how far you move during walks, runs, rides, or other activities.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Venu 2 supports distance tracking. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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    Battery life
    What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=7 days

    11 day/s
    Garmin Venu 2 offers a battery life of 11 day/s which is longer than that of 70.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2% of smartwatches.
    Battery life in training mode
    What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=36.8 h

    21 h
    Garmin Venu 2 lasts 21 h in training mode which is longer than 53.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.9% of smartwatches.
    Up to 22 hours in gps mode, which is the standard "training mode.
    Battery life with GPS on
    What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=35 h

    22 h
    Garmin Venu 2 lasts 22 h with GPS on which is longer than 57.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.5% of smartwatches.
    Battery power
    What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=397 mAh

    210 mAh
    Garmin Venu 2 has a battery capacity of 210 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 83.4% of smartwatches and equal to those in 2.7% of smartwatches.
    Charge time
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
    When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <=102 min

    120 min
    Garmin Venu 2 charges in 120 min which is faster than 12.9% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 43.4% of smartwatches.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 7200 minutes.
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    Operating system
    What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: HIGH

    Garmin OS
    Garmin Venu 2 runs Garmin OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 71.1% of smartwatches and the same as that in 7.7% of smartwatches.
    Software update frequency
    What it is: Shows how actively the watch is still updated: regular means ongoing updates throughout active support, occasional means updates every few months or only from time to time, and ended means active software support has mostly stopped.
    When it matters: When you care how actively the watch is still supported with fixes, patches, and new features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    occasional
    Garmin Venu 2 has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    Third-party app support
    What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Venu 2 supports third-party apps. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Notifications
    What it is: Mirroring of calls, messages, apps, or other alerts on the watch.
    When it matters: When you want to check alerts without taking out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Venu 2 supports notifications. 99.9% of smartwatches support notifications.
    Voice assistant support
    What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Garmin Venu 2 does not support voice assistants. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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    Cellular module
    What it is: Built-in mobile connectivity that can keep the watch online away from the phone.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Garmin Venu 2 does not include a cellular module. 17.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    SIM cards
    What it is: The number or type of SIM options the watch accepts for cellular service.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: eSIM support

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    GPS
    What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Garmin Venu 2 supports GPS. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    Galileo support
    What it is: Support for Galileo satellites alongside other positioning systems.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Venu 2 supports Galileo navigation. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    Compass
    What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Garmin Venu 2 includes a compass. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
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    Screen size
    What it is: The diagonal measurement of the visible display area, usually expressed in inches.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1.5 inch

    1.30 inch
    Garmin Venu 2 has a screen size of 1.30 inch which is smaller than the screens of 66.6% of smartwatches and equal to those of 11.4% of smartwatches.
    Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
    Display type
    What it is: The screen technology used by the watch, such as AMOLED, OLED, or memory-in-pixel LCD.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMOLED
    Garmin Venu 2 uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 48.8% of smartwatches and the same as that of 51.3% of smartwatches.
    Resolution
    What it is: The total number of pixels available on the watch display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=416 x 416

    416 x 416
    Garmin Venu 2 has a display resolution of 416 x 416 which is higher than that of 74.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.1% of smartwatches.
    Pixel density
    What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=326 ppi

    453 ppi
    Garmin Venu 2 has a pixel density of 453 ppi which is higher than that of 75.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.9% of smartwatches.
    Display brightness
    What it is: The peak brightness the display can reach, usually expressed in nits.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to stay readable outdoors and in strong sunlight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1000 nits

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    CPU speed
    What it is: The clock speed of the watch processor, usually expressed in GHz or MHz.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Modern standard

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    Processor model
    What it is: The processor model is the chipset or SoC that powers the watch's performance, connectivity, and efficiency.
    When it matters: When you care about app responsiveness, platform generation, and long-term feature support.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: modern smartwatch chipset

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    RAM
    What it is: The amount of working memory available for apps, watch faces, and background tasks.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1 GB

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    Internal storage
    What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GB

    8 GB
    Garmin Venu 2 uses 8 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 67.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 12.1% of smartwatches.
    External memory slot
    What it is: A slot for expandable storage such as a memory card, if the watch provides one.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    Garmin Venu 2 does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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    Garmin Venu 2 vs the average smartwatch

    • Includes fall detection
      Garmin Venu 2 supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
      What it is: Automatic detection of hard falls that can trigger checks or emergency actions.
      When it matters: When you want extra help in an emergency.

      Importance: HIGH

      Garmin Venu 2 supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
    • Has NFC
      Garmin Venu 2 supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
      What it is: Near-field communication hardware used for payments, pairing, or quick tap-based actions.
      When it matters: When you want to pay quickly or pair devices with a tap.

      Importance: HIGH

      Garmin Venu 2 supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
    • Has HRV tracking
      Garmin Venu 2 supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 38.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
      What it is: Measurement of heart-rate variability, the change in timing between heartbeats.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Venu 2 supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 38.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
    • Includes crash detection
      Garmin Venu 2 supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 11.5% of smartwatches support crash detection.
      Requires paired phone/network and/or specific activities for automatic alerts.
      What it is: Detection of severe impacts or crashes that can trigger emergency workflows.
      When it matters: When you want extra help in an emergency.

      Importance: HIGH

      Garmin Venu 2 supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 11.5% of smartwatches support crash detection.
    • Supports Emergency SOS
      Garmin Venu 2 includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
      SOS feature has implementation limits (phone/app/subscription/activity dependent).
      What it is: An emergency feature that can contact help or alert trusted people from the watch.
      When it matters: When you want extra help in an emergency.

      Importance: HIGH

      Garmin Venu 2 includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    • More advanced operating system
      Garmin Venu 2 runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).
      What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
      When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

      Importance: HIGH

      Garmin Venu 2 runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS
    • Supports VO2 max
      Garmin Venu 2 measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
      What it is: Estimated VO2 max, a fitness metric linked to aerobic capacity and endurance.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Venu 2 measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    • Has irregular heart alerts
      Garmin Venu 2 supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
      Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
      What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Venu 2 supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    • Has HRV tracking
      Garmin Venu 2 supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 38.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
    • Supports VO2 max
      Garmin Venu 2 measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    • Has irregular heart alerts
      Garmin Venu 2 supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    • Has sweat tracking
      Garmin Venu 2 tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 11% of smartwatches track perspiration.
    • Supports calorie tracking
      Garmin Venu 2 supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 43.8% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    • Has weight tracking
      Garmin Venu 2 supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.2% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    • Supports water intake tracking
      Garmin Venu 2 tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 48.2% of smartwatches track water intake.
    • Has barometer
      Garmin Venu 2 includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    • Has external HR monitor
      Garmin Venu 2 supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 41.3% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    • 4 day/s longer battery life
      Garmin Venu 2 offers 11 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
    • Has NFC
      Garmin Venu 2 supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
    • Has compass
      Garmin Venu 2 includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
    • Supports Wi-Fi
      Garmin Venu 2 supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
    • Supports ANT+
      Garmin Venu 2 supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 9.5% of smartwatches support ANT+.
    • Supports Galileo
      Garmin Venu 2 supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    • Stronger display glass
      Garmin Venu 2 uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    • 127 ppi higher pixel density
      Garmin Venu 2 has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (453 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    • Higher resolution
      Garmin Venu 2 has a display resolution of 416x 416, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x 430.
    • 8 mm narrower band
      Garmin Venu 2 has a narrower band width than the average smartwatch (14 mm vs 22.0 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    • Includes fall detection
      Garmin Venu 2 supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
    • Includes crash detection
      Garmin Venu 2 supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 11.5% of smartwatches support crash detection.
    • Supports Emergency SOS
      Garmin Venu 2 includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    • More advanced operating system
      Garmin Venu 2 runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Garmin OS vs Proprietary OS).
    • Supports third-party apps
      Garmin Venu 2 supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    • More frequent updates
      Garmin Venu 2 receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    • 4 GB more storage
      Garmin Venu 2 offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.

    Total
    Health
    Fitness
    Battery
    Connectivity
    Display & Design
    Smart features
    Hardware
    • 55 fewer exercise profiles
      Garmin Venu 2 supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (25 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
      Reported as at least 25 exercise modes.
    • 90 mAh smaller battery capacity
      Garmin Venu 2 has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (210 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    • 0.1 inch smaller screen size
      Garmin Venu 2 has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.40 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
      Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
    • 0.6 mm thicker watch body
      Garmin Venu 2 is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.2 mm vs 11.60 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.60 mm.
    • No call answering
      Garmin Venu 2 does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
      Call can be answered/managed, but conversation audio is on phone/headset.
    • No voice commands
      Garmin Venu 2 does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 64.5% of smartwatches support voice commands.
    • No voice assistant
      Garmin Venu 2 does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
    • No smart alarm
      Garmin Venu 2 does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
    • No camera remote control
      Garmin Venu 2 does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.2% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
    • No call control
      Garmin Venu 2 does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 90.1% of smartwatches offer call control.
      Call controls are available, but call audio/conversation is handled on phone or headset.
    • No speaker
      Garmin Venu 2 does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • No speaker
      Garmin Venu 2 does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
      What it is: An onboard speaker for calls, prompts, alarms, or media playback.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: LOW

      Garmin Venu 2 does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • No call answering
      Garmin Venu 2 does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
      Call can be answered/managed, but conversation audio is on phone/headset.
      What it is: The ability to answer an incoming call directly from the watch.
      When it matters: When you want to handle calls or alerts without taking out your phone.

      Importance: LOW

      Garmin Venu 2 does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
    • No voice commands
      Garmin Venu 2 does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 64.5% of smartwatches support voice commands.
      What it is: The ability to control functions or start actions using spoken commands.
      When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Venu 2 does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 64.5% of smartwatches support voice commands.
    • No voice assistant
      Garmin Venu 2 does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
      What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
      When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Garmin Venu 2 does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
    • No smart alarm
      Garmin Venu 2 does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
      What it is: A smart alarm tries to wake you during a lighter sleep phase within a chosen time window instead of at one fixed minute.
      When it matters: It matters if you wear your smartwatch overnight and want a gentler wake-up based on your sleep pattern rather than a standard fixed alarm.

      Importance: LOW

      Garmin Venu 2 does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support this feature.
    • 90 mAh smaller battery capacity
      Garmin Venu 2 has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (210 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
      What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=397 mAh

      Garmin Venu 2 has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (210 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.210 mAh vs 300 mAh
    • No camera remote control
      Garmin Venu 2 does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.2% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
      What it is: Remote shutter control that lets the watch trigger a paired camera or phone camera.
      When it matters: When you want to control your phone camera from the watch.

      Importance: LOW

      Garmin Venu 2 does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.2% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
    • No call control
      Garmin Venu 2 does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 90.1% of smartwatches offer call control.
      Call controls are available, but call audio/conversation is handled on phone or headset.
      What it is: The ability to mute, reject, or otherwise manage calls from the watch interface.
      When it matters: When you want to handle calls or alerts without taking out your phone.

      Importance: LOW

      Garmin Venu 2 does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 90.1% of smartwatches offer call control.
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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Garmin Venu 2?

    • Bright and sharp AMOLED touchscreen display that is easy to read in most lighting conditions
    • Excellent battery life, typically lasting between 5 to 11 days depending on settings and usage
    • Comprehensive health and fitness tracking, including SpO2, sleep scores, and Body Battery energy monitoring
    • Highly accurate GPS that connects quickly for outdoor activity tracking
    • Lightweight and comfortable design suitable for 24/7 wear and sleep tracking
    • Onboard music storage for up to 650 songs with support for offline Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer
    • Rapid charging capability, with 10 minutes of charging providing roughly one day of battery life

    What customers dislike about Garmin Venu 2?

    • Limited 'smart' features compared to rivals, lacking a voice assistant and the ability to make calls from the wrist
    • Relatively high price point compared to some other fitness-focused smartwatches
    • Sparse third-party app selection in the Garmin Connect IQ store
    • Garmin Pay support is limited, with many major banks not participating
    • Lacks advanced training metrics found on higher-end Garmin models, such as recovery time or training load
    • Always-on display mode significantly drains battery life, reducing it to around 2-3 days
    • Optical heart rate sensor can struggle with accuracy during high-intensity interval training (HIIT)

    Expert reviews

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    techradar.com
    06/08/2022
    Garmin Venu 2 review - TechRadar

    The Garmin Venu 2 acts as a bridge between high-end fitness trackers and smartwatches, featuring a vibrant AMOLED display and an understated design suitable for both workouts and office wear. Key features include accurate GPS, improved heart rate monitoring, and up to 11 days of battery life. The device shines with over 25 activity profiles and unique "muscle map" graphics for...Read more

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    coachweb.com
    01/08/2021
    Garmin Venu 2 Smartwatch Review: A Modest Improvement On The Original

    The Garmin Venu 2 is a fitness-focused smartwatch featuring a vibrant 1.3-inch AMOLED display and strong battery life of up to 11 days, bridging the gap between a lifestyle wearable and a sports device. It provides advanced tracking, including the "Health Snapshot" feature, accurate GPS, heart rate monitoring, and "muscle map" graphics for strength training. Key benefits include...Read more

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    gq-magazine.co.uk
    07/05/2021
    The Garmin Venu 2 wants to take years off your fitness age

    The Garmin Venu 2 blends advanced fitness tracking with high-end smartwatch functionality, featuring a bright AMOLED screen and a design suitable for both gym and office. Key advantages include significantly improved battery life (up to 11 days), accurate GPS, and comprehensive health monitoring, such as Body Battery and sleep tracking. While praised for its performance, the device...Read more

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    dcrainmaker.com
    22/04/2021
    Garmin Venu 2 & Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch In-Depth Review

    The DC Rainmaker review highlights the Garmin Venu 2S as a major hardware upgrade over its predecessor, featuring the new Elevate Gen4 optical heart rate sensor, a faster processor, and a vibrant, sunlight-readable AMOLED display. Specifically designed for smaller wrists with a 40mm case, it delivers nearly all the functionality of the larger 45mm model, including improved GPS...Read more

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    michaelbrooks.co.uk
    10/10/2024
    Garmin Venu 2 Review - Michael Brooks

    Michael Brooks identifies the Garmin Venu 2 as a top-tier fitness smartwatch, highlighting its bright AMOLED display, sleek circular design, and extensive health tracking features. Key benefits include versatile exercise tracking, accurate strength training data, and convenient onboard music storage for offline listening. However, the review notes limitations, such as inconsistent...Read more

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    expertreviews.co.uk
    26/03/2024
    Garmin Venu 2 review: A superb sports watch

    The Garmin Venu 2 is a, high-resolution AMOLED display smartwatch available in two sizes, praised for its improved, long-lasting battery life of up to 11 days. It features a comfortable, lightweight design suited for all-day wear and fitness tracking, addressing limitations of its predecessor. Key, specific, positive, for, pros include accurate GPS, improved heart-rate sensors, and...Read more

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    thesun.co.uk
    07/06/2022
    Garmin Venu review: we put the Venu 2 through two weeks of testing

    The Sun review describes the Garmin Venu 2 as a premium, feature-packed, and versatile smartwatch designed for dedicated, multi-sport athletes. Tested over two weeks, the device stands out for its high-resolution AMOLED display, fast GPS, and extensive, deep health tracking capabilities, making it a valuable tool for fitness enthusiasts. While praised for its performance, the review...Read more

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    t3.com
    04/01/2022
    Garmin Venu 2 review: a stunning fitness watch with amazing battery life and a beautiful AMOLED screen

    According to T3, the Garmin Venu 2 is a "stunning" fitness watch bridging the gap between high-end sports trackers and everyday smartwatches, highlighted by a vibrant 1.3-inch AMOLED display and improved 11-day battery life. It excels in health tracking with the new Elevate v4 sensor, accurate GPS, and expanded activity modes like HIIT and bouldering, alongside Garmin Pay and...Read more

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    theguardian.com
    05/07/2021
    Venu 2 review: can Garmin make a good smartwatch? - The Guardian

    The Garmin Venu 2 acts as a hybrid device blending a sleek design with a vibrant OLED touchscreen and robust, long-lasting battery life (up to 11 days). It excels in health tracking with advanced features like Body Battery and comprehensive activity monitoring, including HIIT and sleep tracking, though it lacks a modern ECG sensor. While offering offline music storage, the watch has...Read more

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    uk.pcmag.com
    22/04/2021
    Garmin Venu 2 - Review 2021 - PCMag UK

    The Garmin Venu 2, as reviewed by PCMag UK, is a premium fitness-focused smartwatch featuring a vibrant AMOLED display, enhanced health tracking, and excellent battery life lasting up to 11 days. Pros include the new Health Snapshot feature, over 25 built-in sports apps with on-screen muscle map graphics, and advanced animated workouts. Key cons noted are its high price point of...Read more

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    coolblue.de
    29/03/2024
    Garmin Venu 3 vs. Garmin Venu 2: A Comparison

    The Garmin Venu 3 presents a significant upgrade over the Venu 2, featuring a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, improved 14-day battery life, and a built-in speaker and microphone for calls. Key improvements include enhanced health metrics like the "Sleep Coach" and automatic nap detection, alongside specialized features such as wheelchair mode. While offering superior insights, the Venu 3...Read more

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    heise.de
    16/06/2021
    Garmin Venu 2 Review: Stylish Sports Watch with AMOLED Display and Solid Battery Life

    According to Heise, the Garmin Venu 2 acts as a premium blend of lifestyle aesthetics and advanced fitness tracking, highlighted by a sharp, bright AMOLED display. Key improvements include up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and enhanced,, accurate, 24/7 health tracking metrics. While praised for features like on-screen animated workouts and music storage, the device is...Read more

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    chip.de
    05/11/2021
    Garmin Venu 2S Review - CHIP

    The Garmin Venu 2S is a compact, high-performance fitness smartwatch featuring a vibrant 1.1-inch AMOLED display and advanced health tracking, including the Body Battery and Health Snapshot tools. It supports over 25 built-in sports apps, precise GPS, improved battery life, and rapid charging. However, the device lacks advanced, independent smartwatch features like a built-in...Read more

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    computerbild.de
    21/10/2021
    Garmin Venu 2: Venu 2S Review - COMPUTER BILD

    The Garmin Venu 2S features a vibrant AMOLED display and a user interface with clearer notifications, according to a Computer Bild review. Key health features include the "Health Snapshot" tool, although data lacks deep medical interpretation, and improved, intuitive menu navigation. Computer BildThe watch boasts a lightweight, 25-gram design, improved automatic exercise tracking,...Read more

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    connect.de
    30/08/2021
    Garmin Venu 2 Review: An Accurate Training Smartwatch

    The Connect.de review highlights the Garmin Venu 2 as a premium, lightweight smartwatch that effectively balances deep, accurate fitness tracking with a stylish aesthetic. Key advantages include a vibrant AMOLED display, up to 11 days of battery life, and advanced health monitoring features, such as comprehensive sleep tracking and various sport profiles. While the watch boasts...Read more

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    montre-cardio-gps.fr
    19 juillet 2021
    Garmin Venu 2 Review: Stunning Screen and More Accurate Heart Rate

    The Garmin Venu 2 features a vibrant AMOLED touchscreen in two sizes, an upgraded Elevate Gen 4 heart rate sensor for improved accuracy, and a significantly boosted battery life of up to 11 days. The device serves as a versatile daily tracker, introducing new functionalities like "Health Snapshot," "Fitness Age," and enhanced muscle-mapping for strength training. While offering a...Read more

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    topesdegama.com
    23/06/2025
    Garmin Venu 2: opiniones y análisis - Topes de Gama

    The Garmin Venu 2 acts as a versatile smartwatch featuring a vibrant 1.3-inch AMOLED display and durable Gorilla Glass 3 construction, making it suitable for both intense exercise and daily wear. It excels in health tracking with an advanced heart rate sensor, the insightful Body Battery feature, and offers a robust battery life of up to 11 days in smart mode, alongside convenient...Read more

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    correrunamaraton.com
    27/05/2021
    Garmin Venu 2 / Venu 2S | Review, Performance, and Opinion

    The Garmin Venu 2 and 2S feature an enhanced hardware package with a high-resolution AMOLED display, a faster processor for improved UI, and the Elevate v4 optical heart rate sensor. Key upgrades include increased storage for up to 650 songs and faster, smoother animations for a more intuitive user experience. Pros highlighted include an impressive battery life of up to 11 days,...Read more

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    andreagaleazzi.com
    13/05/2021
    GARMIN VENU 2 Review - Andrea Galeazzi

    Andrea Galeazzi defines the Garmin Venu 2 as a refined "smart-sportwatch" featuring a high-quality 1.3-inch AMOLED display and durable, 45mm reinforced polymer construction. The review highlights advanced health tracking, including the new Health Snapshot feature, HIIT profiles, and improved GPS/heart rate sensor accuracy. While boasting a strong, multi-day battery life and an...Read more

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    consumentenbond.nl
    Undated
    Garmin Venu 2 with silicone band - Slate / Black

    The Garmin Venu 2 (Slate/Black) is a fitness-focused smartwatch featuring a high-quality AMOLED touchscreen, durable Gorilla Glass 3, and 5 ATM water resistance. It offers comprehensive health monitoring, including advanced sleep tracking, stress tracking, and the "Body Battery" monitor. Key activity tracking features include built-in GNSS, an improved optical heart rate sensor, and...Read more

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    tweakers.net
    18/07/2021
    Garmin Venu 2 Review - Health watch for a wider audience

    The Tweakers.net review positions the Garmin Venu 2 as a hybrid "health watch" bridging the gap between performance, style, and a broader audience. Featuring a vibrant AMOLED screen and available in 45mm and 40mm (2S) sizes, it modernizes the interface while remaining fundamentally a fitness-first device rather than a direct competitor to full-featured smartwatches. Key improvements...Read more

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    tweakers.net
    22/01/2022
    Garmin Venu 2S Black (Black) - User Review

    The Garmin Venu 2S is praised as a high-end, responsive smartwatch that balances a premium, comfortable design with accurate, detailed fitness tracking. Key advantages include a vibrant AMOLED display, a fast processor, and refined features like the "Body Battery" and improved vibration motor. Initial issues, however, included the need for GPS calibration for the altimeter and...Read more

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    notebookcheck.nl
    19/05/2021
    Garmin Venu 2S Review: Packed with Great Features, Including Offline Spotify Music

    The Garmin Venu 2S is characterized as a premium, fitness-focused smartwatch featuring a vibrant AMOLED display and a 40mm design suited for smaller wrists. Key advantages include extensive health tracking (SpO2, Health Snapshot), offline music support for Spotify/Deezer, and a fast, accurate GPS. Despite a stainless steel bezel, the build consists of a high proportion of plastic....Read more

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