The Garmin Venu and its successor, The Garmin Venu 2 look extremely similar at first glance, but there are some key differences you should know about when deciding which model is right for you, so let's take a look at some of the key specifications to see what the difference is between the Garmin Venu and Garmin Venu 2.
Garmin Venu |
Garmin Venu 2 |
|
Pixel Density |
460ppi |
332ppi |
Resolution |
390 x 390px |
416 x 416px |
Touch Screen |
Yes |
Yes |
Thickness |
12.4mm |
12.2mm |
Weight |
46.3g |
49g |
Heart Rate Monitor |
Yes |
Yes |
Monitors blood oxygen levels |
Yes |
Yes |
Monitors Perspiration |
No |
No |
Has a Temperature Sensor |
No |
Yes |
Steep Tracker & GPS |
Yes |
Yes |
Multi-Sport Mode |
Yes |
No |
Tracks Calorie intake |
No |
Yes |
Sync Wirelessly |
Yes |
Yes |
Supports Wi-Fi 4 (902.11N) |
Yes |
No |
Battery Life |
5 Days |
11 Days |
Battery Life with GPS on |
20 hours |
22 hours |
The Garmin Venu 2 comes in more expensive than the original Garmin Venu, and you’ll often find the older model Venu watch discounted at retailers making it better value for money.
The Garmin Venu 2 launched in April 2021 in both 40mm and 45mm case sizes with the 40mm case size model known as the Garmin Venu 2S and is a great choice for those with smaller wrists.
Both displays on the Garmin Venu and Garmin Venu 2S are high resolution and have AMOLED displays that are bright and vivid in all lighting conditions and both are Gorilla Glass, If you want that extra peace of mind and protection while you are out and about I would recommend adding a screen protector.
- You can buy a screen protector for your Garmin Venu here.
- You can buy a screen protector for your Garmin Venu 2 here
- You can buy a screen protector for your Garmin Venu 2S here