Garmin Venu Sq 2
Fitness Trackers

Venu Sq 2

Garmin

Released Aug 31, 2020 · Analysis updated Feb 9, 2026

Fitness tracker smartwatch with long battery life, great AMOLED display, and lightweight comfortable design. The Garmin Venu Sq 2 scores 81/100 based on 17 expert reviews in the fitness trackers category. Coverage includes reviews from Slashgear, Garagegymreviews, Theverge, and Advnture.

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81

based on 17 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Accurate gps(15)
  • Great amoled display(9)
  • Long battery life(7)
  • 11 day battery life(7)
  • Lightweight and comfortable design(4)

Cons

  • More expensive than venu sq(4)
  • No altimeter(4)
  • Limited smart features(4)
  • Music support costs extra(3)
  • Uncomfortable to wear at first(2)

17 Expert Reviews

90
Dec 22, 2022

The Garmin Venu Sq2 gives you style, functionality, and battery life that won't quit.

88
Jan 1, 2026

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker with long battery life and comprehensive health tracking capabilities, making it a solid choice for those seeking a reliable smartwatch withou...

85
Dec 9, 2022

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 is an excellent Fitbit alternative that offers impressive fitness tracking, long battery life, and good value for under $300.

85
Oct 3, 2022

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 is a very worthy rival to devices like the Fitbit Versa 4, giving you a whole lot of health and fitness tracking tools for a very reasonable price.

85
Feb 9, 2024

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 is a budget-friendly smartwatch that offers accurate GPS tracking, long battery life, and detailed fitness insights, making it a great choice for anyone looking to improve their h...

83
Sep 21, 2022

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 is a fantastic wearable with a few quirks that you'll be able to get used to, offering long-lasting battery life, an AMOLED display, and remaining a lightweight and comfortable we...

82
Sep 2, 2022

With its relatively low starting price, practical square AMOLED display and a feature list full of Garmin's greatest hits, there's a lot to like about the new Venu Sq 2.

82
Mar 3, 2023

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 brings a brighter display, better sensors, and even longer battery life to a line we already loved.

82
Mar 17, 2023

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 Music Edition is a good smartwatch with an AMOLED display and several health and training features that others don't offer.

82

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 offers a bigger, brighter screen and significantly improved battery life that can last almost two weeks, though it comes with a $50 price increase.

80

The square Garmin Venu Sq 2 is a comfortable GPS-connected smartwatch with long battery life and all the best health and fitness features of the circular Venu 2 for a more affordable price.

78
Oct 5, 2022

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 is a significant upgrade on the original, offering a great AMOLED display, impressive battery life, and accurate tracking, making it a solid budget smartwatch option for fitness e...

78
Sep 22, 2022

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 smartwatch makes some welcome upgrades on the Venu Sq, offering a good all-round experience.

78
Sep 23, 2020

The Garmin Venu Sq is a capable fitness smartwatch that offers solid sports tracking features at an affordable price, though it lacks some advanced training features found in higher-end models.

75
Nov 10, 2022

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 is a better than the Sq, but not Garmin's best smartwatch.

75

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 Music offers excellent fitness tracking with accurate measurements and high-quality build, though it has limitations in camera control and voice features.

72
Dec 12, 2022

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 offers comprehensive health and wellness tracking with customizable menus and accurate sensors, but its uncomfortable band and limited smartwatch features make it hard to recommen...