Garmin Venu 2S review: specs and price
Garmin Venu 2S
Why is Garmin Venu 2S better than the average?
- Battery life?
10 daysvs7.63 days - Resolution?
360 x 360pxvs119.89KP - Waterproof depth rating?
50mvs45.46m - Pixel density?
339ppivs314.42ppi - Weight?
38.2gvs46.61g - Charge time?
1hvs1.94h - Height?
40.4mmvs44.53mm - Volume?
19.75cm³vs22.07cm³
Price comparison
Buy used:
$215
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Venu 2S, Smaller-Sized GPS Smartw...Garmin Venu 2S, Smaller-Sized GPS Smartwatch with Advanced Health Monitoring and Fitness Features, Rose Gold Bezel with White Case and Silicone Band, (010-02429-03) (Renewed) | $260 | ||
| Garmin Venu 2S, Smaller-sized GPS Smartw...Garmin Venu 2S, Smaller-sized GPS Smartwatch with Advanced Health Monitoring and Fitness Features, Slate Bezel with Graphite Case and Silicone Band | $300 | ||
| Garmin Venu 2S, Smaller-Sized GPS Smartw...Garmin Venu 2S, Smaller-Sized GPS Smartwatch with Advanced Health Monitoring and Fitness Features, Slate Bezel with Graphite Case and Silicone Band, (010-02429-00) (Renewed) | $270 | ||
| Garmin 010-02429-03 Venu 2S Fitness Smar...Garmin 010-02429-03 Venu 2S Fitness Smartwatch Rose Gold Bezel with White Silicone Band Bundle with Tech Smart USA Fitness & Wellness Suite and 1 YR CPS Enhanced Protection Pack | $310 | ||
| Garmin Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch, Light Gol...Garmin Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch, Light Gold NEW | $240 | ||
| Garmin Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch Light Gold...Garmin Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch Light Gold Stainless Steel Bezel Sand Case | $233 | ||
| Garmin Venu 2S 6TF055710 40mm 5 ATM Stai...Garmin Venu 2S 6TF055710 40mm 5 ATM Stainless Steel Bezel GPS Smart Watch | $220 | ||
| Garmin 010-02429-01 Venu 2S GPS Sport Fi...Garmin 010-02429-01 Venu 2S GPS Sport Fitness Smartwatch Gold/Sand Used | $215 | ||
| Garmin Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch (Slate Sta...Garmin Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch (Slate Stainless Steel Bezel, Graphite Case, Silicone Band) | $400 | ||
| Charger Dock for Garmin Vivoactive 3 4 4...Charger Dock for Garmin Vivoactive 3 4 4S/ Fenix 5 5S 5X 6 6S 6X / Venu 2 2S Sq USB Charging Cable Stand Station Date Syn | $1.95 | ||
| Rose Gold Buckle 20mm 18mm Silicone Watc...Rose Gold Buckle 20mm 18mm Silicone Watchband For Garmin Vivoactive 4S Venu 2S Watch Wristband Loop Band Wrist Straps Bracelet | $1.58 | ||
| 18MM Adjustable Nylon Elastic Braid Stra...18MM Adjustable Nylon Elastic Braid Strap Xiaomi Mi Smart Watch Women Men Bracelets For Garmin Vivoactive 4S/Venu 2s TicWatch C2 | $1.89 | ||
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
10.0/10
2 votes
Design
10.0/10
2 votes
App
10.0/10
2 votes
Performance
10.0/10
2 votes
Fitness features
9.5/10
2 votes
Design
screen size
1.1"
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
The type of technology used in the display.
is dustproof and water-resistant
✔Garmin Venu 2S
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
ATM rating
5 ATM
The ATM rating indicates how much water pressure a device can withstand. 3 ATM is one of the lowest ratings and means that the device can only withstand splashes of water, whereas 20 ATM is one of the highest ratings and means that the device can be used for snorkeling and water sports.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
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The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
has branded damage-resistant glass
✔Garmin Venu 2S
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.
pixel density
339ppi
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
sweat resistance
✔Garmin Venu 2S
Resistance to sweat makes it ideal for use while doing sports.
Sensors
Monitors blood oxygenation levels
✔Garmin Venu 2S
Your blood oxygen level is a measurement how much oxygen is reaching your muscles. It is important because low levels mean that you will become easily fatigued during exercise. The more exercise you do, the better your blood oxygen levels will become.
Has a heart rate monitor
✔Garmin Venu 2S
A heart rate monitor can help show your fitness levels, enabling you to calculate a suitable intensity of exercise.
has GPS
✔Garmin Venu 2S
GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.
has an accelerometer
✔Garmin Venu 2S
An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.
Has a temperature sensor
✖Garmin Venu 2S
With a temperature sensor you can monitor changes in temperature to measure your exertion levels and avoid hyperthermia.
has a compass
✔Garmin Venu 2S
A compass is useful for gaming, maps, and navigation software.
Has a barometer
✖Garmin Venu 2S
This measures barometric air pressure. It can predict weather changes, for example a sudden drop in air pressure could mean a storm is coming. When calibrated correctly it can be used to determine altitude, which helps GPS devices to lock on quicker and with greater accuracy.
has a gyroscope
✔Garmin Venu 2S
A gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation.
Has a cadence sensor
✖Garmin Venu 2S
A cadence sensor measures the number of pedal revolutions per minute when you are cycling. It enables you to monitor how fast you are pedaling.
Activity tracking
Tracks your sleep
✔Garmin Venu 2S
It can track your sleep, such as how long you sleep for and the quality.
Tracks distance
✔Garmin Venu 2S
It tracks how far you travel.
Tracks steps taken
✔Garmin Venu 2S
It tracks how many steps you take throughout the day, allowing you to see how active you have been.
Measures pace
✔Garmin Venu 2S
Measuring pace shows how much time it takes to travel one kilometer or one mile. For example, in running, a 4 minute kilometer would be a very good pace.
Provides sleep reports
✔Garmin Venu 2S
Your sleep data is analysed to give you a report, available to view through the app or website. This allows you to see the quality of your sleep and to help you make improvements.
Detects activities automatically
✔Garmin Venu 2S
The device automatically detects when you start an activity such as jogging, saving you from entering it manually at a later time.
Has a route tracker
✔Garmin Venu 2S
With a route tracker you can add your route onto a map. It is helpful if you plan to do the same route again, or want to share it with your community.
Tracks elevation
✔Garmin Venu 2S
It can detect changes in elevation, such as when you are climbing stairs.
Has multi-sport mode
✖Garmin Venu 2S
A multi-sport mode allows you to easily switch between tracking different sports such as running, cycling, and swimming. This feature is ideal for those who need to change quickly between various activities (e.g., triathletes).
Connectivity
Is compatible with iOS
✔Garmin Venu 2S
It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.
Is compatible with Android
✔Garmin Venu 2S
It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Bluetooth version
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Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
supports Wi-Fi
✔Garmin Venu 2S
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
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The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
supports ANT+
✔Garmin Venu 2S
ANT+ is a wireless protocol similar to Bluetooth Smart, and is very power efficient. It is mainly used for fitness monitoring devices such as heart rate monitors and cadence sensors to connect to other devices (e.g., sports watches, smartphones, and cycling computers).
has NFC
✔Garmin Venu 2S
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
has a cellular module
✖Garmin Venu 2S
Devices that use cellular technology can connect to mobile networks. Cellular networks have much wider signal coverage than Wi-Fi.
supports Galileo
✔Garmin Venu 2S
Galileo is a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that is similar to GPS. Supported devices can use a combination of Galileo and GPS for location-based services such as Google Maps, and tend to be around 30% more accurate than GPS-only devices.
Battery
battery life
10 days
With a longer battery life, you don’t have to worry about charging the device as often.
battery power
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
battery life in training mode
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With a long battery life, you can train for several hours a week and only have to recharge the device every few weeks.
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
battery life in power save mode
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In power save mode you can still check what time it is and other basic functions. A long battery life is good if you wear the device day to day.
There is less chance that you will run out of battery during an adventure.
has wireless charging
✖Garmin Venu 2S
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Garmin Venu 2S
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
Has a solar power battery
✖Garmin Venu 2S
A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
Features
Can be used to answer calls
✖Garmin Venu 2S
The device has a speaker and microphone that allow you to answer calls made to your smartphone.
Locates your phone
✔Garmin Venu 2S
The device has a feature that allows you to find your smartphone if you have misplaced it.
Has call control
✔Garmin Venu 2S
The device alerts you to incoming calls on your smartphone, and allows you extra control such as muting or rejecting the call.
Has notifications
✔Garmin Venu 2S
If you get a notification such as a call or message, the device will vibrate on your wrist or make a noise to alert you.
has irregular heart rate warnings
✔Garmin Venu 2S
Through continuous heart rate monitoring, the device is able to detect an irregular heartbeat and alert the user.
Has ECG technology
✖Garmin Venu 2S
ECG stands for electrocardiogram and measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat, which is a more in-depth reading of heart health than blood pressure alone. Note: This feature may not be available in all markets.
Has silent alarm
✔Garmin Venu 2S
The device can wake you using vibration, so as not to disturb anyone else sleeping in the room.
Has vibrating alerts
✔Garmin Venu 2S
Vibrating alerts have a variety of uses, such as interval training.
has fall detection
✖Garmin Venu 2S
Fall detection is a feature that relies on accelerometers and other sensors to differentiate between regular movement and a fall. If the wearer falls, the device can perform functions such as sounding an alarm or displaying an alert.
App & Software
Provides activity reports
✔Garmin Venu 2S
Your activity data is analysed to give you reports, available to view through the app or website. This allows you to see how active you have been and to help you make improvements.
Has inactivity alerts
✔Garmin Venu 2S
The device detects when you have been idle for too long, and alerts you to encourage you to stay active.
Counts how many calories you've burned
✔Garmin Venu 2S
This is useful if you are on a strict training diet or if you are trying to lose weight. It can also help to boost your motivation.
Has goal setting
✔Garmin Venu 2S
Allows you to set your own goals, such as reaching 15,000 steps in a single day.
Has achievements
✔Garmin Venu 2S
You are awarded achievements for reaching goals, helping to encourage you and keep you motivated.
Free app
✔Garmin Venu 2S (Garmin Connect Mobile)
You can download the app for free, from platforms such as Google Play or the App Store.
Has exercise diary
✔Garmin Venu 2S (Garmin Connect Mobile)
It has an exercise diary, allowing you to easily keep track of your previous workouts.
Ad-free
✔Garmin Venu 2S (Garmin Connect Mobile)
Adverts can be distracting and obtrusive. Apps and blogs without ads are more aesthetically pleasing, nicer to use, and make the content stand out.
Has coaching
✔Garmin Venu 2S (Garmin Connect Mobile)
The app can determine the best way for you to progress in your exercise, and offers coaching advice.
Miscellaneous
has a battery level indicator
✔Garmin Venu 2S
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
✖Garmin Venu 2S
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
has aptX
✖Garmin Venu 2S
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
Available on PC
✔Garmin Venu 2S (Garmin Connect Mobile)
These services are ideal if you want to use the app while sat down at your computer, as well as on-the-go.
Has auto pause
✔Garmin Venu 2S (Garmin Connect Mobile)
It can determine when you have stopped working out and pause your current workout tracking until you start moving again.
Compatible with smart scales
✔Garmin Venu 2S (Garmin Connect Mobile)
It is compatible with smart scales such as the Fitbit Aria and Withings range. These scales transmit information such as weight and BMI to connected services over Wi-Fi.
Compatible with external heart rate monitors
✔Garmin Venu 2S (Garmin Connect Mobile)
It supports third-party heart rate monitors to incorporate your pulse data.
supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
✖Garmin Venu 2S
Wi-Fi 6, released in 2019, is based on the IEEE 802.11ax wireless LAN standard. Designed to operate in all frequency bands between 1 and 6 GHz, it offers higher data rates and lower latency compared to previous Wi-Fi technologies.
Is compatible with Windows
✔Garmin Venu 2S
It is compatible with PCs and laptops running the Windows operating system.
Price comparison
Buy used:
$215
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Venu 2S, Smaller-Sized GPS Smartw...Garmin Venu 2S, Smaller-Sized GPS Smartwatch with Advanced Health Monitoring and Fitness Features, Rose Gold Bezel with White Case and Silicone Band, (010-02429-03) (Renewed) | $260 | ||
| Garmin Venu 2S, Smaller-sized GPS Smartw...Garmin Venu 2S, Smaller-sized GPS Smartwatch with Advanced Health Monitoring and Fitness Features, Slate Bezel with Graphite Case and Silicone Band | $300 | ||
| Garmin Venu 2S, Smaller-Sized GPS Smartw...Garmin Venu 2S, Smaller-Sized GPS Smartwatch with Advanced Health Monitoring and Fitness Features, Slate Bezel with Graphite Case and Silicone Band, (010-02429-00) (Renewed) | $270 | ||
| Garmin 010-02429-03 Venu 2S Fitness Smar...Garmin 010-02429-03 Venu 2S Fitness Smartwatch Rose Gold Bezel with White Silicone Band Bundle with Tech Smart USA Fitness & Wellness Suite and 1 YR CPS Enhanced Protection Pack | $310 | ||
| Garmin Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch, Light Gol...Garmin Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch, Light Gold NEW | $240 | ||
| Garmin Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch Light Gold...Garmin Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch Light Gold Stainless Steel Bezel Sand Case | $233 | ||
| Garmin Venu 2S 6TF055710 40mm 5 ATM Stai...Garmin Venu 2S 6TF055710 40mm 5 ATM Stainless Steel Bezel GPS Smart Watch | $220 | ||
| Garmin 010-02429-01 Venu 2S GPS Sport Fi...Garmin 010-02429-01 Venu 2S GPS Sport Fitness Smartwatch Gold/Sand Used | $215 | ||
| Garmin Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch (Slate Sta...Garmin Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch (Slate Stainless Steel Bezel, Graphite Case, Silicone Band) | $400 | ||
| Charger Dock for Garmin Vivoactive 3 4 4...Charger Dock for Garmin Vivoactive 3 4 4S/ Fenix 5 5S 5X 6 6S 6X / Venu 2 2S Sq USB Charging Cable Stand Station Date Syn | $1.95 | ||
| Rose Gold Buckle 20mm 18mm Silicone Watc...Rose Gold Buckle 20mm 18mm Silicone Watchband For Garmin Vivoactive 4S Venu 2S Watch Wristband Loop Band Wrist Straps Bracelet | $1.58 | ||
| 18MM Adjustable Nylon Elastic Braid Stra...18MM Adjustable Nylon Elastic Braid Strap Xiaomi Mi Smart Watch Women Men Bracelets For Garmin Vivoactive 4S/Venu 2s TicWatch C2 | $1.89 | ||
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Comments
Rizanne
9 months ago
10 / 10
The Best of the best!
Rizanne
9 months ago
10 / 10
I've been using my Garmin Venu 2S for over a year and it is the best. Long battery life, excellent health tracking system, GPS, endless features.
Anna
1 month ago
10 / 10
Bateria trzyma do 11 dni
Anna
1 month ago
10 / 10