Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro
The Verdict
Garmin Venu 2 Plus and TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro target different priorities within the premium smartwatch category. Garmin's offering excels with a refined 9-day battery in smartwatch mode and its proven Garmin OS ecosystem, delivering straightforward fitness tracking through reliable custom hardware. The 1.3-inch AMOLED display (416 x 416) is sharp enough for daily use, while SpO2 monitoring and sleep tracking round out the health features. TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro counters with superior specs across multiple dimensions: its 1.43-inch display (466 x 466 resolution) feels more expansive, the dual-display system (AMOLED plus FSTN) enables 45-day battery life in Essential Mode versus Garmin's 9 days, and Wear OS 3.5 provides vastly more app compatibility through Google Play. TicWatch also includes skin temperature monitoring absent on Garmin, plus the faster Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 processor and newer Bluetooth 5.2. Battery longevity and software flexibility favor TicWatch, though Garmin holds an advantage if you prioritize focused fitness features and simpler operation. TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro delivers better hardware specifications and longer battery endurance at a $100 lower price, making it the stronger choice for most users seeking versatility and durability.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Garmin Venu 2 Plus if…
- →Built-in speaker and microphone enable phone calls from the wrist
- →Vivid AMOLED display is one of the best on any Garmin
- →Voice assistant support (Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby) via phone
Buy the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro if…
- →Dual display system — 90-hour smart mode or 45-day essential mode
- →Full Wear OS with Google Play Store, Maps, and Google Assistant
- →Snapdragon W5+ chip delivers smooth performance for a Wear OS watch
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Pros
- Built-in speaker and microphone enable phone calls from the wrist
- Vivid AMOLED display is one of the best on any Garmin
- Voice assistant support (Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby) via phone
- 9-day battery with AMOLED is excellent
- On-watch music storage with Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer
Cons
- No cellular — phone calls require Bluetooth connection to phone
- No multi-band GPS — less precise in urban canyons
- $449 approaches Apple Watch Ultra territory
- Stainless steel bezel adds bulk at 51 g
TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro
Pros
- Dual display system — 90-hour smart mode or 45-day essential mode
- Full Wear OS with Google Play Store, Maps, and Google Assistant
- Snapdragon W5+ chip delivers smooth performance for a Wear OS watch
- NFC for Google Wallet and contactless payments
- Military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability
Cons
- No ECG monitoring despite the health-focused positioning
- Bulky at 48 mm — too large for small wrists
- Wear OS 3.5 — not the latest Wear OS 4
- Mobvoi's app ecosystem is less polished than Samsung or Google
Full Specifications
| Spec | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Garmin OS (Connect IQ) | Wear OS 3.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 51 g | 44.3 g (without strap) |
| Case material | Stainless steel bezel with fiber-reinforced polymer case | Stainless steel and high-strength nylon |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 9 days (smartwatch), 24 hrs GPS | Up to 90 hrs (Smart Mode), 45 days (Essential Mode) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 43mm (1.3 inches) | 48 mm (1.43 inches) |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED + FSTN dual display |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 416 x 416 | 466 x 466 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Garmin custom processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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