Garmin Venu Sq 2 vs TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro
The Verdict
Garmin Venu Sq 2 delivers solid fitness tracking in a lightweight 38g package with an AMOLED display and respectable 11-day battery life. TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro counters with a larger 48mm case, dual-display system (AMOLED plus low-power FSTN), and exceptional 90-hour smart mode battery plus 45-day essential mode runtime. The TicWatch adds skin temperature monitoring and runs Wear OS 3.5 for broader app compatibility, though its 44.3g weight makes it noticeably heavier. Garmin's ecosystem excels at sports tracking and simplicity, while TicWatch prioritizes battery longevity and smartwatch versatility. The $100 price gap matters here: Garmin offers better everyday wearability and focused fitness features, while TicWatch justifies its cost through battery performance that lasts nearly four times longer in smart mode and comprehensive health sensors. Choose Garmin for lightweight fitness focus or TicWatch if battery anxiety frustrates you and you value notification-rich smartwatch capabilities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Garmin Venu Sq 2 if…
- →11-day battery life destroys Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch endurance
- →AMOLED display with always-on mode at an affordable price
- →Garmin's best-in-class GPS accuracy for running and cycling
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 Sq 2
Pros
- 11-day battery life destroys Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch endurance
- AMOLED display with always-on mode at an affordable price
- Garmin's best-in-class GPS accuracy for running and cycling
- 25+ built-in sport modes with detailed workout analytics
- NFC for Garmin Pay contactless payments
Cons
- No ECG or skin temperature monitoring
- Square design is polarizing — not as elegant as round watches
- Garmin OS has far fewer third-party apps than Wear OS
- No cellular option — phone must be nearby for notifications
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 Sq 2 | TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Garmin OS | Wear OS 3.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 38 g | 44.3 g (without strap) |
| Case material | Aluminum bezel, fiber-reinforced polymer | 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 11 days (smartwatch mode), 26 hrs GPS | Up to 90 hrs (Smart Mode), 45 days (Essential Mode) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 40 mm (1.41 inches) | 48 mm (1.43 inches) |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED + FSTN dual display |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 320 x 360 | 466 x 466 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Garmin proprietary | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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