Garmin Approach G12 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach G12 and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Approach G12 vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach G12 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Clothing Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 45.8 mm 43.6 mm
Height 51.3 mm 43.6 mm
Depth 12.4 mm 12.6 mm
Weight 25.1 g 51 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection - Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach G12 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Sensors Odometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications - Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach G12 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Approach G12 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 175 x 175 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach G12 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Approach G12 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape Circular Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details - Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BAND Garmin Approach G12 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-190 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Leather
Band Colour - Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BATTERY Garmin Approach G12 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hours 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach G12 Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IEC 60529 IPX7 -
SAR Value - 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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