Garmin Venu 2 Review: 11 Things to Know // Complete Testing

Here's your complete in-depth review of the new Garmin new Venu 2 & Venu 2S watches, the AMOLED display successors to the original Garmin Venu watch. The Venu 2 series sports two sizes now (45mm and 40mm), as well as a slew of updated health and sports features. Under the covers though are arguably some of the biggest changes. A new integrated processor and GPU increase graphic power, making it the first watch to support Garmin’s Connect IQ 4.0 app platform – as well as a significantly revamped user interface that feels a bit more modern and polished. A new generation optical heart rate sensor also brings with it infrared sensors for increased PulseOx accuracy.

Here's your full guide to all the sections in this review:

0:00 Pricing & Models
0:41 Strength Training & Muscle Map
1:59 New Sport Modes for HIIT & Hiking
3:08 Advanced Sleep Tracking
4:02 Body Battery Changes
5:30 Health Snapshot Feature
6:32 Fitness Age Overview
6:57 Widget Glances
7:48 Challenges on the watch
8:35 New Optical HR Sensor
9:44 Updated processor/GPU/CIQ4
10:30 Rapid Charging & Battery Saver
11:40 Wrap-up

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[dawnnhelene]

I got mine yesterday and I love it already! The screen, the widgets, Garmin really upped their game.

[DesFit]

I'll get you some day, Ray. Some day! 😆

[lis]

When you have the chance could you make a video on your current favorite smart watches and which ones you’d recommend? I appreciate all your videos!

[kevin]

I bought this smartwatch a month ago and I absolutely love it.. the advanced sleep is doing like it’s supposed to… I returned the garmin venu sq because the sleep tracking was still broken…. 26 minutes of REM sleep compared to 2 hours and 46 minute rem sleep…much better…. I give the watch a 8.5 out of 10

[lucasmachado]

Impressed on how you managed to put only relevant content, in a relatively limited amount of time. Great video!!

[TheExtraleague]

Im happy to see that your table is healthy and have normal hearth rate 72 - 74 bpm :D

[partycan]

I've been using a Samsung S3 Frontier for the last 4 years probaly longest i've gone with a Smartwatch but the Venu 2 has definitely got me interested. Think I might be returning to the Garmin family!

[mlegrand]

I’m super curious about this heart rate sensor. Looks interesting. I actually think this watch is a great option for a lot of people. And you need to sleep better. Kids are tricky little monsters. Thank you for the video. Lots of interesting new stuff with this one. 👌

[thestamsvideoproduction]

Love Ray's videos. Everything I need to know all important info packed tightly into well presented video! With his quirkiness chucked in 👍👌

[fescen]

As someone with small wrists, I thought the original Venu was just too big for me. Happy to see the 2s announced!

[a.b]

😂 "StreetFighter Energy Level" ... 😂 That made my day.

[martinulloa]

Hi! Which one is better, vivoactive4 or venu2?

[vojtec]

Would You go for it today? The price is good, about the same as vivoactive 5.

[nezra]

I’m thinking about replacing my FR745 for Venu2

[ChasingAthleticism]

Great watch for those that decide their own schedule and pace while recording a lot of heartrate and GPS+GLONASS data everywhere while having thin wrists, the battery does last past expectations and only drains when music is played over Bluetooth. GPS connection is fast the only connection issues I've had where after firmware updates which where easy to solve by syncing the device with the desktop app. For me this is the watch to wear 24/7 to never miss the opportunity to record sports events, there are better brands for sleep tracking while this watch has the better sport sensors which is more important to me.

[Adventures-mark-amy]

Current Samsung Galaxy 3 watch user. I just recently bought the Garmin Scale and I have the Garmin 1030 plus for cycling. Most of my exercise is cycling 3-5 days a week, but adding in hikes and 30 minute workouts. I like the idea of having all data on Garmin Connect app. I am trying to decide a few things. What would I miss with leaving Galaxy watch? I actually don't use many of the features on the watch now beside seeing who is calling and glancing at a notification. I just starting using the strava app on it for hikes recently and spotify to headphones while hiking. I used the galaxy for a workout for the first time with this week. Not bad. Galaxy's strava app on the watch for recording it. Once or twice I month I find myself using the speaker on the watch for a call. So I don't think I would miss that feature. I like the idea of body battery, more accurate heart rate, more accurate GPS and the fact it is on the same platform as my cycling data. Part of my question would be, what would I be giving up leaving galaxy. The second part of my question would be Venu 2 or wait for fenix 7? I think I like touch screens. Great reviews as always Ray! I watch many of them! I am also on the waiting list for the skydio 2 thanks to your review!

[sargeantreznov]

does this have nfc payment
like google pay

[marcusjohannesson]

Going to get my Venu 2 in a coulpe of days. Upgrading from Garmin 230 Forerunner, looking forward to it.

[azdanowski]

Great video! Thanks. I am faced with a dilemma: Fenix 6 or Venu 2. I don't run ultramarathons, I just try to be active: running, cycling. What would you recommend and what am I missing by choosing the Venus 2? 🤔😉

[jayjam]

I really like the Garmin watches but I can't get my head around the range, which seems extensive. Is there a review of the range? What's the best one for cycling and gym work and it needs optical HR?