In depth comparison and review of Garmin fenix 5X and Garmin Venu 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | - | 45.4 mm |
Height | - | 45.4 mm |
Depth | - | 12.2 mm |
Weight | - | 49 g |
Body Details | With band: 98 mm | - |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information | Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Case Size | 51 mm | 45 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Details | Slate grey | Black | Granite blue |
BAND | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 26 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Black | Granite blue |
STORAGE | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 12 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | - | 12 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | - | FCC |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |