Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2S and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Venu 2S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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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 | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 40.4 mm | 40 mm |
| Height | 40.4 mm | 40 mm |
| Depth | 12.1 mm | 13.3 mm |
| Weight | 38.2 g | 42 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Venu 2S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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| 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, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | Calendar, applications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| 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 | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Venu 2S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Venu 2S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu 2S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Venu 2S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Silver stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White | Deep orchid |
| BAND | Garmin Venu 2S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 18 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | 112-180 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Light sand | Mist grey | White | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin Venu 2S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Venu 2S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 11 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Venu 2S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |