Garmin Venu 2 vs. Xplora X5 Play

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2 and Xplora X5 Play. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Venu 2 vs. Xplora X5 Play Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Supported Host Device OS 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
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45.4 mm 45 mm
Height 45.4 mm 48.5 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 15 mm
Weight 49 g 54 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Calendar, applications -
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CELLULAR Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Type AMOLED - colour TFT - colour
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.4"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Details Black | Granite blue Blue | Pink | Black
BAND Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | Granite blue -
CAMERA Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 12 day(s) -
Battery Life Details 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
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu 2 Xplora X5 Play
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards FCC IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1.5 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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