Garmin - Venu 2 Plus GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Silver - (2022)
Model: 010-02496-00
SKU: 6492418
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Customers consistently note the Venu 2 Plus's excellent battery life and accurate GPS, with many praising its sleep tracking capabilities and comfortable fit. Positive feedback also highlights the inclusion of ECG and music playback features. However, some users express concerns regarding the watch's build quality and size, along with occasional connectivity problems.
A couple years ago when I was heavy into running I had a Garmin Forerunner 235 and it was a fantastic watch. After a couple years I didn’t run as much and decided to switch to an Apple Watch. As it was a good watch, I lost a lot of things I liked from my Garmin. I am now back into running and biking and decided to give this watch a shot after much thinking. So far, I have not thought twice about my decision. I had a small problem with syncing to connect but after plugging into my computer and giving it a software update it’s perfect. If you are hesitant I’m here to tell you this is a phenomenal watch and worth every penny. It’s light, it’s comfortable, and unlike Apple, you don’t need to plug it in all the time and you can actually sleep track. It’s so great to have a Garmin and a smart watch in one.
This review is from Garmin - Venu 2 Plus GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate - (2022)
Posted by Connor
I've been a loyal Garmin customer for years. When Polar stopped updating their heart rate gear, I switched over to Garmin, because that's what all of the pro cyclists were switching too. So I've been through 2 of their cycling computers and now this is my second watch. I still have one of the original Vivoactive watches that only lasts around a day on a charge so I needed an upgrade. At first I bought the Forerunner 265 because of rave reviews across the internet. After using the 265 for a week however, I found out about the Venu and how it had most of the same features as the 265, but also had better phone integration. The one feature that won me over completely, was the making/receiving calls on the watch just like Apple does. The speaker is clear and everyone who I'm talking to says that it's clear on their end also. So far it has performed really well as an everyday watch, and a sports watch. Hiking distance as well as heart rate seem accurate, and being able to listen to Spotify playlists without having your phone with you is a great feature for those minimalist days. Lap swimming distances are a little off but I'm hoping Garmin will release a firmware update to address that. Overall the only thing I'm disappointed in is the glass. It's Gorilla glass, but I already have a scuff mark on the edge of the screen. They should have used a more recent generation of Gorilla glass for this price range. And the black bezel around the edge show through to silver at the slightest bump of your watch against things like a door frame. If you can find it on sale, which is how I bought mine, it is totally worth buying. But I think overall it's a little expensive for the features and build quality.
This review is from Garmin - Venu 2 Plus GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate - (2022)
Posted by rreed
I LOVE this watch. I've had this for almost 2 years and know people who have had theirs way longer and LOVE this watch. The stats, the app, the personalization of it is just down right perfect. It shows no sign of wear and tear. If it ever crapped on me I'd immediately replace with the more than likely the same exact one, or definitely within the brand itself. Best thing I ever got myself.
This review is from Garmin - Venu 2 Plus GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Cream Gold
Posted by EmilyW