Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2S: Two Great Alternatives to the Apple Watch

Without losing sight of the sports approach, Garmin introduced two new smartwatches: Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2S. In essence they are the same watch and what differentiates them is the size of the case. So, if you were waiting for new models to renew in you currently have or launch into the first one, this is what these two new alternatives to the Apple Watch and other existing options offer.

Garmin Venu 2 and Garmin Venu 2S

Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2S

Those who have tried Garmin smartwatches are usually very clear that few options on the market perform so well in the sports and health field. That is why they are usually the first choice of many and the brand remains so active in a sector that beyond the Apple Watch has been going through difficult times.

Now it seems that the subject of smart watches is coming to life again, although many of the new ones that are appearing are still quantification bracelets with the odd extra and a larger screen to offer that watch aspect that some demand.

Well, the new Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2S are two smart watches as one expects to find. Something that is also intuited when you see that its price is around four hundred euros. But before you think about whether they are too expensive or not, let’s talk about their benefits.

To begin with, what differentiates the Venu 2 model from the Venu 2S. Well, very easy, the difference in name only affects the difference in size of the box . The Venu 2 has a 45.4 millimeter case while the Venu 2S bets on 40.4 millimeters. Thus, according to the preferences of each user, you can choose one or the other. Because then the rest of the characteristics will be identical.

Both include a circular AMOLED screen that gives them a very classic watch style. A decision that is also understood as this is the least sporty range of the brand. Therefore, due to its somewhat more  lifestyle approach,  the appearance is less aggressive than other models much more focused on physical activity, even while also maintaining the circular screen. Because you do not have to imitate the square of the Apple Watch to say that you focus on health and sports.

Along with this, both models integrate a geolocation system (GPS, Glonass and Galileo), as well as different sensors that allow them to measure heart rate or blood oxygen level, as well as having an altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer and the usual ambient light sensor.

All this plus your software options allow you to quantify numerous sports activities. Although, as we said, being watches from the company’s most lifestyle line they also include other functions such as the ability to store up to 650 songs for independent playback on the smartphone, management of notifications and mobile payments.

Two watches for everything and everyone

The new Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2S could be classified as two watches for all audiences and uses . It is true that if you are looking for something more robust to practice action or risk sports without worrying too much, there are options within the Garmin catalog that are much more suitable. But otherwise they are very versatile options.

In addition, a series of interesting software-level options are included such as Health Snapshot that retweets two-minute sessions of activity to know important data of the user’s physical state or the ability to calculate the physiological age of the same. That is, it will tell you how “old” you feel inside due to the lack of a healthier lifestyle.

The only point that we can find as a negative to these two Garmin smartwatches are undoubtedly their price. 399.99 euros is what they cost and that for many is too much money. Even more so when there are alternatives as cheap as the Xiaomi Mi Band. It is true that these are not watches but activity bracelets, but for some it is more than enough. And even proposals such as the Oppo Watch or the watch from OnePlus and other Smartphone manufacturers could also meet the basic needs of many very well.

Even so, if you are an Android user and you are looking for a good alternative to the Apple Watch, possibly in the Garmin catalog is where you will be able to find it more easily.