Garmin · 2021
Venu 2SSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
The Garmin Venu 2S sits best on flat wrist widths of about 43–58mm (≈ 11.5–15.5cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Venu 2S in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Between 19 hours and 10 days per charge depending on the power mode — smartwatch at best, gps at worst.
- Water rated to 50 m.
- 12.1mm thick. Thicker than 82% of 40mm watches — it will sit noticeably high on the wrist.
- 1.1 inches OLED/AMOLED display, always-on capable.
- Takes 18mm bands, so third-party straps fit without an adapter.
Does the Venu 2S fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Venu 2S overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Venu 2S.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Venu 2S drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Venu 2S40.4mm · 12.1mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Venu 2S on a wrist
On an arm sized to your own wrist — the view a product photo never gives you.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
How long the Venu 2S lasts, by power mode
Runtime changes by a factor of 13 depending on what you leave switched on. Bars are scaled against the longest mode.
- Smartwatch10 days
- GPS19 hours
How the Venu 2S ranks on battery
Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use10 days#179 of 257
- GPS tracking19 hours#163 of 233
What size band does the Venu 2S take?
Lug width
18mm
Any 18mm strap fits, so you are not restricted to Garmin's own bands. Quick-release pins let you swap without tools — check that a replacement lists 18mm and quick-release before buying.
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Venu 2S specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- 10 days
- Display
- 1.1 inches
- Resolution
- 360 x 360 px
- Water rating
- 5 ATM
- Glass
- Gorilla Glass 3
- Strap
- 18 mm
- Charging
- 1 hours
Full specification sheet
114 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 40.4
- height
- 40.4
- volume
- 19.75 cm³
- weight
- 38.2 g
- thickness
- 12.1
- ATM rating
- 5 ATM
- resolution
- 360 x 360 px
- screen size
- 1.1 inches
- Display type
- OLED/AMOLED
- Has a display
- pixel density
- 339 ppi
- width of band
- 18 mm
- water resistance
- Waterproof
- Always-On Display
- has a touch screen
- Gorilla Glass version
- Gorilla Glass 3
- waterproof depth rating
- 50 m
- Watch band is replaceable
- Has sapphire glass display
- maximum operating temperature
- 50 °C
- has branded damage-resistant glass
- lowest potential operating temperature
- -20 °C
Battery
- charge time
- 1 hours
- battery life
- 10 days
- has wireless charging
- has a removable battery
- battery life with GPS on
- 19 hours
- Has a solar power battery
- has a rechargeable battery
Sensors
- has GPS
- has a compass
- Has a barometer
- has a gyroscope
- Has a cadence sensor
- has an accelerometer
- Monitors perspiration
- Has a heart rate monitor
- Has a temperature sensor
- Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Features
- release date
- 2021-04-22
- Has a stopwatch
- Has smart alarm
- warranty period
- 1 years
- Has call control
- Has silent alarm
- has HRV tracking
- measures VO2 max
- Has notifications
- Has ECG technology
- Locates your phone
- has a front camera
- has fall detection
- has voice commands
- Acquires GPS faster
- Has vibrating alerts
- shows readiness level
- Can be used to answer calls
- measures resting heart rate
- has irregular heart rate warnings
- has fast/slow heart rate notifications
- Has a built-in camera remote control function
Connectivity
- has NFC
- supports ANT+
- supports Wi-Fi
- supports Galileo
- has a cellular module
- Is compatible with iOS
- Is compatible with Android
Miscellaneous
- has aptX
- Has auto pause
- Available on PC
- Is compatible with Windows
- Is compatible with Mac OS X
- has an external memory slot
- Compatible with smart scales
- has a battery level indicator
- has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
- Compatible with external heart rate monitors
App & Software
- Ad-free
- Free app
- Tracks BMI
- Has coaching
- Includes maps
- Supports routes
- Has achievements
- Has goal setting
- Has live tracking
- Has exercise diary
- Predicts ovulation
- Can be personalised
- Has weight tracking
- Predicts start date
- Tracks water intake
- Has inactivity alerts
- Has period notifications
- Has temperature tracking
- Doesn’t require account
- Provides activity reports
- Displays fertile window notifications
- Counts how many calories you've burned
Activity tracking
- Measures pace
- Tracks distance
- Tracks elevation
- Designed for golf
- Tracks your sleep
- Tracks steps taken
- Designed for diving
- Has a route tracker
- Has exercise tagging
- Has multi-sport mode
- Tracks calorie intake
- Provides sleep reports
- Detects activities automatically
- Has a stroke counter for swimming
Alternatives to the Venu 2S
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
Vivomove Trend
- Width
- 40.4mm
- Thick
- 11.9mm
- Weight
- 43.3g
Garmin
Venu® Sq
- Width
- 40.6mm
- Thick
- 11.5mm
- Weight
- 37.6g
Garmin
Venu Sq Music Edition
- Width
- 40.6mm
- Thick
- 11.5mm
- Weight
- 37.6g
Garmin
Instinct® E – 40 mm
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 13.6mm
- Weight
- 41g
Garmin
Instinct® 2S - Standard Edition
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 13.3mm
- Weight
- 42g
Garmin
Instinct® 2S Solar
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 13.3mm
- Weight
- 43g
Venu 2S — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Venu 2S fit my wrist?
The Garmin Venu 2S looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 43–58mm (about 11.5–15.5cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
What size band does the Garmin Venu 2S take?
18mm. Any 18mm strap fits, so you are not limited to Garmin's own bands — look for a quick-release fitting if you want to swap without tools.
How long does the Garmin Venu 2S battery last?
Between 19 hours and 10 days per charge, depending on the power mode. Garmin rates Smartwatch at 10 days and GPS at 19 hours; the chart above lists all 2 modes.
How does the Garmin Venu 2S battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 10 days in everyday use it ranks #179 of the 257 Garmin watches in our database — below the middle of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.
Is the Garmin Venu 2S thick for a 40mm watch?
At 12.1mm, thicker than 82% of 40mm watches — it will sit noticeably high on the wrist. Thickness, not case width, is what decides whether a watch catches on a shirt cuff.
What other watches are the same size as the Garmin Venu 2S?
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph 40 UK Limited Edition, Xiaomi Redmi Watch 6, Vivo Watch GT 2 - Bluetooth, Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Venu 2S's 40.4mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
