Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2 Plus and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 43.6 mm 40 mm
Height 43.6 mm 40 mm
Depth 12.6 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 51 g 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu 2 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Voice Controlled Indirect -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu 2 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Venu 2 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu 2 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin Venu 2 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size 43 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Stainless steel -
Case Details Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory Neo tropic
BAND Garmin Venu 2 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory -
STORAGE Garmin Venu 2 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) -
Battery Life Details 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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu 2 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Silicon wristband, charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
SAR Value 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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