Garmin Venu 2 Plus v Venu 2: Smartwatch features If you have small wrists, and you're worried about comfort and bulk, you should probably pay more for the Venu 2 Plus. While 2mm may not sound much, but it's a big difference in smartwatch terms. Side-by-side, it's the case size and the extra button on the Venu 2 Plus that separates them.
Both offer the same 5ATM water resistance rating making them safe for swimming and have room for the same 200 hours of activity data. The Venu 2 Plus measures in at 12.6mm thick and weighs 51g compared to the 12.2mm thick Venu 2, which weighs in slightly lighter at 49g.
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Garmin has packed on the same software offering the same UI with its glances (widgets) and dedicated data screens dominating navigation proceedings. It also means that Garmin has been able to move its Shortcut feature, so getting to your fave mode or feature is now a button press away instead of a screen swipe. You're getting three physical buttons on the Venu 2 Plus compared to the two on the Venu 2, which is mainly to accommodate new voice features. Both can be used in always-on modes too, which will see a drop in battery performance. The Venu 2 does also come in a smaller Venu 2s version, which offers a smaller 40mm case.ĭespite the difference in case sizes, Garmin has managed to plant on the same 1.3-inch, 416 x 416 AMOLED touchscreen display, which in our testing time offers much the same in terms of responsiveness, brightness and overall quality. The Venu 2 Plus is the smaller of the two watches, measuring in at 43mm, compared to the 45mm size case on the Venu 2. They both use polymer in their round case designs, with 20mm quick-release bands with silicone, leather band options up for grabs on the Venu 2 Plus. If you like your smartwatches sporty looking with shiny bezels, then that's pretty much what the Venu 2 and Venu 2 Plus offer in terms of design. Garmin Venu 2 Plus (left) and Venu 2 (right) The question then is, if paying more for the Venu 2 Plus gets you that much more than what you get on the Venu 2.