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5.0Battery life4.3
5.0Health tracking5.0
2.3Sports & outdoor2.4
7.3Smart features7.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
VenuVivoactive 4S
| Venu | Vivoactive 4S | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 43.2 mm | 40 mm | +3.2 mm |
| Width | 43.2 mm | 40 mm | +3.2 mm |
| Thickness | 12.4 mm | 12.7 mm | −0.3 mm |
| Weight | 46 g | 40 g | +6 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Venu better than Vivoactive 4S?
- GPS battery life20 h vs 15 h+33%
- Resolution (width)390 px vs 218 px+79%
- Screen size1.2″ vs 1.1″+9%
- Pixel density325 ppi vs 198 ppi+64%
- Thickness12.4 mm vs 12.7 mm+2%
Why is Vivoactive 4S better than Venu?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)5 days vs 7 days+40%
- Weight46.3 g vs 40 g+16%
- Sport profiles16 vs 19+19%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 43 mm | 40 mm |
| Weight | 46.3 g | 40 g |
| Thickness | 12.4 mm | 12.7 mm |
| Height | 43.2 mm | 40 mm |
| Width | 43.2 mm | 40 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | No | No |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.1″ |
| Resolution (width) | 390 px | 218 px |
| Resolution (height) | 390 px | 218 px |
| Pixel density | 325 ppi | 198 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 5 days | 7 days |
| GPS battery life | 20 h | 15 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 16 | 19 |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
