In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition 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 Venu Sq Music Edition | 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 | 37 mm | 45.4 mm |
Height | 40.6 mm | 45.4 mm |
Depth | 11.5 mm | 12.2 mm |
Weight | 37.6 g | 49 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration | 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, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, 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, incoming calls | Calendar, applications |
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 Sq Music Edition | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Type | LCD - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Case Size | - | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Bezel | Slate aluminium | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Details | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss | Black | Granite blue |
BAND | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 135-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss | Black | Granite blue |
BATTERY | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Life | 6 day(s) | 12 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
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 |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | - | FCC |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |