

Note that for this review I’m using a media loaner from Garmin. I’ll also sprinkle some of her thoughts throughout the review from her usage as well. So I’ve got a pretty good feel on how well the Venu 2 works, and where its quirks are. While my wife uses the Venu 2S on her workouts and 24×7. I’ve been using the Venu 2 for a number of weeks now 24×7, as well as on all my recent workouts.

A new generation optical heart rate sensor also brings with it infrared sensors for increased PulseOx accuracy.

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. Under the covers though are arguably some of the biggest changes. The Venu 2 series sports two sizes now (45mm and 40mm), as well as a slew of updated health and sports features. Today Garmin announced the new Venu 2 & Venu 2S watches, the AMOLED display successors to the original Garmin Venu watch.
