Garmin Venu 2 vs 2S

	Venu 2	Venu 2s
Watch size	45 mm (1.3" display)	40 mm (1.1" display)
Resolution	416 x 416 pixels	360 x 360 pixels
Battery capacity	180 mAh	150 mAh
Max. battery life	11 days	10 days
Weight	49 g	38.2 g
Strap width	22 mm	18 mm
Case thickness	12.2 mm	12.1 mm

Dimensions Garmin Venu 2 vs 2S

A major difference between the Garmin Venu 2 and 2S smartwatches is their dimensions. Garmin designed the 2S version mainly for users with smaller wrists.

The Garmin Venu 2 measures 45.4 mm in length, 45.4 mm in height and 12.2 mm in thickness. The Garmin Venu 2S measures 40.4 mm in length, 40.4 mm in height and 12.1 mm in thickness. The activity watches weigh 49 g and 38.2 g respectively.

Colour differences Garmin Venu 2 vs 2S

The Garmin Venu 2 is available in 3 colours:

• Silver bezel, blue case and blue silicone strap
• Graphite bezel (stainless steel), black case and black silicone strap
• Graphite bezel (stainless steel), black case and black leather strap

The Garmin Venu 2S is available in 5 colours:

• Graphite case and black silicone strap
• Gold bezel, Light Sand case and matching silicone strap
• Silver bezel, light grey case and light grey silicone strap
• Rose Gold bezel, white case and white silicone strap
• Rose Gold bezel, white case and white leather strap

Water resistance

The Garmin Venu 2 and Garmin Venu 2S both have a water resistance rating of 5 ATM and no IP certification. This makes it possible to shower with the watch, though it is better to avoid soapy water as smartwatches generally do not handle it well.

Technically, you could swim with the Venu 2 and 2S, and they can withstand depths of up to 50 metres, equivalent to a pressure of 5 Bar.

The Venu 2S is designed for smaller wrists

The Venu 2S has a case 5 mm smaller and straps 4 mm narrower than the Venu 2, making it the best choice for small wrists.

Price difference Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2S

The base RRP of the Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2S is the same at £349.99. At launch, both models were priced at £399.99. Prices from resellers have since dropped to around £329 on average.

The wholesale price for resellers is likely the same, so you will not see a difference reflected in the retail price.

Display

In terms of technology, the Venu 2 and Venu 2S are identical. Both have an AMOLED display for optimal colour reproduction. The screen of the Venu 2 is larger at 1.3 inches compared to 1.1 inches on the Venu 2S.

Battery life Garmin Venu 2 vs Garmin Venu 2S

The Garmin Venu 2 has a longer battery life than the Garmin Venu 2S. Garmin states that the Venu 2 lasts an average of 11 days, while the Venu 2S lasts 10 days. This is likely due to the smaller battery in the more compact case of the Venu 2S.

Changing straps

You can easily change the Garmin Venu 2 straps thanks to Garmin’s “Click and Release” system. Straps for the Garmin Venu 2 are 22 mm wide.

The Garmin Venu 2S straps are swapped in the same way, but the straps and pins are slightly narrower. Straps for the Garmin Venu 2S are 18 mm wide.

Notifications on the Venu 2 and 2S

When connected via Bluetooth to an Android smartphone or iPhone, the Venu 2 and Venu 2S can receive notifications from WhatsApp, Telegram and SMS. You can reply using a quick pre-programmed message or create new messages in the Garmin Connect app.

Functions

In terms of sports tracking and measurements, the Venu 2 and 2S are similar to the Fitbit Charge 5, but they offer more smartwatch features. These are the main functions of the Venu 2 (S):

• Make and receive calls
• Always On Display
• Heart rate monitoring
• Stress tracking
• Blood oxygen (SpO2) measurement
• Sleep tracking
• Hydration reminders
• Fall detection
• Offline Spotify / Deezer

Conclusion

The differences between the Garmin Venu 2 and 2S are small but noticeable. The biggest differences are the size and battery life: a 45 mm case versus a 40 mm case and a maximum of 11 days’ battery life on the Garmin Venu 2 versus 10 days on the Venu 2S.

FAQ

Can you make calls with the Garmin Venu 2(S)?

The built-in microphone and speaker on the Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2S make it possible to make calls with the smartwatch. You can answer or reject calls and start a conversation by dialling from your contact list.

Is the Venu 2S too small?

The Garmin Venu 2S has a 40 mm case, which is common for many brands. Samsung and Apple also have models in 40 mm or 41 mm. The Venu 2S is smaller than the Venu 2 but not too small.

Does the Venu 2(S) have built-in GPS?

The Garmin Venu 2 and Garmin Venu 2S both have a built-in GPS module with “fast GPS tracking” for more accurate and faster location detection.

Where can you buy Garmin Venu 2(S) straps?

Smartwatch-straps.co.uk offers a wide range of Garmin Venu 2 straps and Garmin Venu 2S straps in stock. Orders placed before 8:00 p.m. on weekdays are dispatched the same day.