Garmin - Venu 2 Plus GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate - (2022)

Name: Garmin - Venu 2 Plus GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate - (2022)
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 6492440
Rating: 4.6 (327 reviews)

Model: 010-02496-01

SKU: 6492440

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Key Specs
- Screen Size: 33 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Built-in Storage: 8 gigabytes
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Electrocardiography (ECG), Hours slept, Laps swam, Duration of sleep stages, Stairs climbed, Stairs climbed, Steps taken, Skin temperature, Blood oxygen
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Band Material: Silicone
General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-02496-01
- Product Name: Venu 2 Plus GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer
- Color: Slate
- Product Type: Smartwatch
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Garmin Venu 2 Plus
- Year of Release: 2022
Design
- Case Size: 43mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
- Case Shape: Circular
- Band Color: Black
- Clasp Type: Buckle
Display
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Size: 33 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Display Type: AMOLED
- Color Display: true
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Customizable Watch Faces: true
- Screen Material: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Works With: Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Other (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
Connectivity
- Data Plan Required: false
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
Features
- Built-in Storage: 8 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Mobile Notifications: true
- Alert Type: Audible, Vibration, Visual
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Garmin Pay
- Music Player: true
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Voice Activated: true (Able to interpret dictation and/or respond to simple voice commands.)
Activity
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Electrocardiography (ECG), Hours slept, Laps swam, Duration of sleep stages, Stairs climbed, Stairs climbed, Steps taken, Skin temperature, Blood oxygen
- Multi-Sport Tracking: true
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyro sensor, Optical heart rate (PPG) sensor, Electrical heart rate (ECG) sensor, Pulse oximeter (Sp02) sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Medical Incident Notification: Contact call, Contact text (Receive notifications for detected medical incidents that enable you to contact emergency services if needed. In some cases, emergency services and/or preprogrammed emergency contacts may be notified automatically. May be reliant on whether wireless network coverage is available.)
Performance
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.1 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Maximum Wrist Size: 200.66 millimeters
Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Charging Interface(s): Other (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
Material
- Band Material: Silicone
- Case Back Material: fiber-reinforced polymer
Other
- UPC: 753759280895

Dial in to your well-being with Venu 2 Plus. This GPS smartwatch has advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. When paired with your compatible smartphone, enjoy the convenience of keeping that phone in your pocket, and making and taking calls right from your wrist. You can even use your smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages. Switch up your activities with animated workouts and more than 25 built-in sports apps. Built-in music storage lets you bring your favorite tunes along. And get even more functionality on the wrist with Garmin Pay contactless payments in supported countries and payment networks, safety tracking features and more (Requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available)

Bright, crisp display: Suit your style with a smartwatch that’s available in three colors and features a bright, crisp AMOLED display
Battery life and rapid recharging: Get an uninterrupted picture of your health, thanks to battery life of up to 9 days in smartwatch mode and up to 8 hours in GPS mode with music, plus rapid recharging and battery saver mode
ECG App: The ECG app can record your heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (not available in all regions; for people 22 years or older)
Talk to your voice assistant: Use your compatible smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages, ask questions, control compatible smart home devices and more
*Health monitoring: Know your body better with extensive health monitoring features, including the Health Snapshot feature, Body Battery energy levels, sleep score and insights, fitness age, stress tracking and more.
Built-in GPS and indoor sports apps: Find new ways to keep your body moving with more than 25 built-in indoor and GPS sports apps, including walking, running, cycling, HIIT, swimming, golf and many more
Any workout, any time: Use preloaded workouts that include cardio, yoga, strength, HIIT and Pilates, create your own in the Garmin Connect app on your compatible smartphone, or try Garmin
Music: Download up to 650 songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (may require a premium subscription) and connect with your wireless headphones for phone-free listening
Garmin Pay: With a supported country and payment network, leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go
**Safety and tracking features: Safety and tracking features include Incident Detection (during outdoor walks, runs and bike rides) and Assistance, both of which send a message with your live location to emergency contacts
Phone calls from your wrist: Enjoy the convenience of making and taking phone calls from your wrist when paired with your compatible smartphone
Personalize your watch: Personalize Venu 2 Plus with watch faces and apps from the Connect IQ Store app on your compatible smartphone, and sync with the Garmin Connect app on your compatible smartphone to review your health and fitness data in detail
*Disclaimer: This device is intended to be an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device.
**Disclaimer: Requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
Bright, crisp display: Suit your style with a smartwatch that’s available in three colors and features a bright, crisp AMOLED display
Battery life and rapid recharging: Get an uninterrupted picture of your health, thanks to battery life of up to 9 days in smartwatch mode and up to 8 hours in GPS mode with music, plus rapid recharging and battery saver mode
ECG App: The ECG app can record your heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (not available in all regions; for people 22 years or older)
Talk to your voice assistant: Use your compatible smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages, ask questions, control compatible smart home devices and more
*Health monitoring: Know your body better with extensive health monitoring features, including the Health Snapshot feature, Body Battery energy levels, sleep score and insights, fitness age, stress tracking and more.
Built-in GPS and indoor sports apps: Find new ways to keep your body moving with more than 25 built-in indoor and GPS sports apps, including walking, running, cycling, HIIT, swimming, golf and many more
Any workout, any time: Use preloaded workouts that include cardio, yoga, strength, HIIT and Pilates, create your own in the Garmin Connect app on your compatible smartphone, or try Garmin
Music: Download up to 650 songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (may require a premium subscription) and connect with your wireless headphones for phone-free listening
Garmin Pay: With a supported country and payment network, leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go
**Safety and tracking features: Safety and tracking features include Incident Detection (during outdoor walks, runs and bike rides) and Assistance, both of which send a message with your live location to emergency contacts
Phone calls from your wrist: Enjoy the convenience of making and taking phone calls from your wrist when paired with your compatible smartphone
Personalize your watch: Personalize Venu 2 Plus with watch faces and apps from the Connect IQ Store app on your compatible smartphone, and sync with the Garmin Connect app on your compatible smartphone to review your health and fitness data in detail
*Disclaimer: This device is intended to be an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device.
**Disclaimer: Requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available

Whats Included

Venu 2 Plus
Charging Cable
Documentation
Venu 2 Plus
Charging Cable
Documentation

Q: Are there any serious lap swimmers that would recommend this watch?

A: Yes I recommend. I was looking for a watch to use during my swimming to track my heart rate and performance. After testing it against the samsung watch 4, amazfit gtr pro and my polar chest heart monitor, the watch that got closer to the polar was the garmin venu 2 plus.

Q: Does this have a silent, vibrating notification/ alarm, or is audio the only way to get notifications and alarms?

A: Yes, there is a vibration only feature.

Q: The Garmin website shows the Venu 2 plus with a screen of 43mm. It does not state the the 33mm is available from Garmin as it states on Best Buys sight. Which one is correct? Is the Best Buy description of 33mm for the watch diameter a typographical?

A: They are both correct. 33mm refers to the dimension of the screen. 43mm refers to the dimensions of the case. The physical dimensions of the watch is 43.6mm x 43.6mm. The display itself is 33mm diameter.

Q: Does this have fall detection?

A: Incident detection only works in specific activities. Outside of any activity this is not a fall detection device. Please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. If you still need assistance you can reach out directly to a product support specialist. Debbie with Garmin

Q: Does this model offer apps that can record voice memo's (ideally, ones that automatically get transferred to your phone)?

A: You would need to use the Voice Assistance feature on the watch to communicate with your phone's voice assistance to record a voice memo. If you need further assistance you may reach out to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the watch. You may also reach out directly to a product support associate from that link. Debbie with Garmin

Q: How long does battery last using all sensors?

A: undefined

Q: Does the watch can be paired with both Android and IOS at the same time?

A: undefined

Q: Does this watch detect glucos numbers

A: No, it does ECG but not glucose numbers.

Customers are saying

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.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BUY IT, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT
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.
Posted 3 years ago by Connor
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best Garmin watch so far.
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.
Posted 2 years ago by rreed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A must have
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 8 months ago by EmilyW