Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs Garmin VivoactiveSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
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Venu 2 Plus
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Vivoactive
The Garmin Venu 2 Plus and Garmin Vivoactive share a near-identical 43.6mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.
The Garmin Vivoactive is the slimmer of the two (8mm vs 12.6mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Garmin Vivoactive feels lighter (38g vs 51g, case only).
Specification Comparison
| Spec | GarminVenu 2 Plus | GarminVivoactive |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 43.6mm | 43.8mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 43.6mm | 38.5mm |
| Thickness | 12.6mm | 8mm |
| Weight | 51g | 38g |
| Shape | Circular | Rectangle |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | Waterproof |
| GPS | 24 hours | 10 hours |
| Display | 1.3 inches | LCD |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 9 days | 13 days |
| Has wireless charging | No | — |
| Has a removable battery | No | — |
| Battery life with GPS on | 24 hours | 10 hours |
| Has a solar power battery | No | — |
| Has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life in power save mode | 240 hours | — |
| Has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Released | 2022 | — |
Full Specification Comparison
117 specs| Spec | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Garmin Vivoactive |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 43.6 | 43.8 |
| height | 43.6 | 38.5 |
| volume | 23.95 cm³ | — |
| weight | 51 g | 38 g |
| thickness | 12.6 | 8 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | — |
| resolution | 416 x 416 px | 148 x 205 px |
| screen size | 1.3 inches | — |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | LCD |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 452 ppi | — |
| width of band | 20 mm | — |
| water resistance | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| waterproof depth rating | 50 m | 50 m |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | — |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | — |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | — |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 9 days | 13 days |
| has wireless charging | No | — |
| has a removable battery | No | — |
| battery life with GPS on | 24 hours | 10 hours |
| Has a solar power battery | No | — |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life in power save mode | 240 hours | — |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | — |
| Has a cadence sensor | No | — |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | — |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | — |
| Has a temperature sensor | Yes | — |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2022-01-04 | — |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | — |
| Has smart alarm | No | — |
| warranty period | 1 years | — |
| Has call control | Yes | — |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | — |
| has HRV tracking | No | — |
| internal storage | 8GB | — |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | — |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | Yes | — |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has a front camera | No | — |
| has fall detection | Yes | — |
| has voice commands | No | — |
| Acquires GPS faster | Yes | — |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | — |
| number of microphones | 1 | — |
| shows readiness level | No | — |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | — |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | — |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | No | — |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | — |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | No | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | — |
| supports ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| supports Galileo | Yes | — |
| has a cellular module | No | — |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| has aptX | No | — |
| Has auto pause | Yes | — |
| Available on PC | Yes | — |
| Is compatible with Windows | Yes | — |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | Yes | — |
| has an external memory slot | No | — |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | — |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Provides the sunrise/sunset time | Yes | — |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | — |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | — |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | — |
| Free app | Yes | — |
| Tracks BMI | Yes | — |
| Has coaching | Yes | — |
| Includes maps | Yes | — |
| Supports routes | Yes | — |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has live tracking | Yes | — |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | — |
| Predicts ovulation | Yes | — |
| Can be personalised | Yes | — |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | — |
| Predicts start date | Yes | — |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | — |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | — |
| Has temperature tracking | Yes | — |
| Doesn’t require account | No | — |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | — |
| Displays fertile window notifications | Yes | — |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | — |
| Designed for golf | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | No | — |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | — |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | — |
| Has multi-sport mode | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | — |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | — |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | Yes | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Sits best on wrists ~46–62mm wide (≈ 12.3–16.6cm circumference).
Garmin Vivoactive
Sits best on wrists ~41–55mm wide (≈ 10.9–14.7cm circumference).
2D Dimension Schematics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Venu 2 Plus bigger than the Garmin Vivoactive?
The Garmin Vivoactive is bigger — 43.8mm vs 43.6mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Venu 2 Plus or the Garmin Vivoactive?
The Garmin Venu 2 Plus suits wrists around 46–62mm wide, and the Garmin Vivoactive around 41–55mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Venu 2 Plus and Garmin Vivoactive side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.