Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora 3S 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System RTOS -
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 42 mm 45.4 mm
Height 56.5 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 50 g 49 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Sky blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, G-sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, steps taken 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
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms 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 SMS Calendar, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
Technology GSM -
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
Type IPS - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.33" 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Details - Black | Granite blue
BAND Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
Band Type - 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 Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
Storage Capacity 160 MB -
CPU Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
CPU Type MT2503A/E -
BATTERY Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life - 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 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
Standby Time 72 h -
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP67 FCC
SAR Value 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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