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Garmin Venu Sq 2 vs Garmin Vivoactive 6

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General

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Series

Venu1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Venu Sq 2 series product family

Vivoactive1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

010-02701-00, 010-02701-01, 010-02701-02, 010-02701-80, AA43901Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026NZ store part numbers2Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/venu-sq-2-grayRead 15 October 2026Singapore page lists part number 010-02701-80 for Slate Aluminum Bezel with Shadow Gray Case and Silicone Band10Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Venu%20Sq%202_DoC-EU.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory model number AA4390, Venu Sq 2

010-02985-00, 010-02985-05, 010-02985-01, 010-02985-02, 010-02985-03, 010-02985-041Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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0753759342807, 0753759342814, 0753759342821, 07537593428388Maker spec sheet (PDF)asset.conrad.com/media10/add/160267/c1/-/de/003413014DS00/datenblatt-3413014-garmin-smartwatch-schwarz-grau.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Garmin German specification sheet redistributed by Conrad, exact sold-SKU EAN table. 010-02985-00/01/02/03 map respectively to black/bone/green/pink. Later NZ -04/-05 combinations have no barcode here and do not inherit a variant barcode. EAN list identifies these original marketed packages, not every regional bundle.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

1 September 20224Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/find-new-ways-to-move-with-the-venu-sq-2-series-from-garmin%EF%BF%BCRead 15 October 2026Announced September 1, 2022 together with the Venu Sq 2 Music Edition

1 April 20254Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/meet-vivoactive-6-the-latest-health-and-fitness-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026Actual maker announcement. Planned purchase availability is corroborated by retrospective actual-release evidence below.

Status

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Product page is live and not marked discontinued

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Garmin Vivoactive 59Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact General table explicitly names Vivoactive 5 as predecessor. Canonical existing product checked. No speculative successor stored.27Maker product pagegarmin.com/nl-NL/blogRead 23 October 2026Garmin's Dutch blog calls the vivoactive 6 the successor of the popular vivoactive 5.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$249.994Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/find-new-ways-to-move-with-the-venu-sq-2-series-from-garmin%EF%BF%BCRead 15 October 2026Suggested retail price USD 249.99 for the Venu Sq 2. US price excludes tax

$299.995Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/meet-vivoactive-6-the-latest-health-and-fitness-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes unqualified US suggested retail 299.99 USD for original four finishes. Later colour/strap combinations do not inherit variant launch prices.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€269.995Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026German unverbindlicher Verkaufspreis EUR 269.99 incl. VAT for the Venu Sq 2 launched in September 2022. Not a Garmin source. A 2023 Android Authority roundup also lists EUR 269

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/find-new-ways-to-move-with-the-venu-sq-2-series-from-garmin%EF%BF%BCRead 15 October 2026US launch with USD pricing. The German price comes from nextpit

NZ, US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Exact regional storefront establishes NZ. Original US maker launch separately establishes US.4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/meet-vivoactive-6-the-latest-health-and-fitness-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Slate Aluminum Bezel with Shadow Gray Case and Silicone Band, Cream Gold Aluminum Bezel with White Case and Silicone Band, Metallic Mint Aluminum Bezel with Cool Mint Case and Silicone Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Part numbers 010-02701-00, -01 and -02 with the product variation names read from the page data

Slate with Black Band, Metallic Pink Dawn with Bone band, Lunar Gold with Bone Band, Metallic Jasper Green with Jasper Green Band, Metallic Pink Dawn with Pink Dawn Band, Slate with Pebble Grey Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Segment

Smartwatch1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Marketed as a GPS fitness and health smartwatch

Smartwatch1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

40mm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/garmin_venu_sq_2_venu_sq_2_music_edition_specs_features_price_sale_date-news-55627.phpRead 15 October 2026Both watches come in a single 40 mm case size. The Music edition is the one with Wi-Fi and music storage

42mm6Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/vivoactive-6Read 5 October 2026Published marketed single 42 mm case. Exact physical 42.2 mm comes from maker.

Case shape

Rectangular4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/find-new-ways-to-move-with-the-venu-sq-2-series-from-garmin%EF%BF%BCRead 15 October 2026Release describes a 1.4-inch rectangular AMOLED touchscreen display

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026General: case material fibre-reinforced polymer, bezel anodized aluminium. The enum value follows the housing body

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Fiber-reinforced polymer case. Anodized aluminum bezel.1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026General: case material fibre-reinforced polymer and bezel material anodized aluminium

Fibre-reinforced polymer housing. Anodised aluminium bezel.1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Exact General table distinguishes fibre-reinforced polymer housing from anodised aluminium bezel.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height40.6Width37Thickness11.1mm(1.6 × 1.5 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Physical size 40.6 x 37.0 x 11.1 mm read as height x width x thickness. DC Rainmaker measured the thickness about 1.5 mm higher because Garmin leaves out the rear sensor bump

Height42.2Width42.2Thickness10.9mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Physical Size table gives 42.2 x 42.2 x 10.9 mm. Thickness inclusion of sensor projection is not separately stated.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

38g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Weight 38.0 g on the Singapore page. DC Rainmaker measured the same

23g(0.8 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Body-only mass explicitly precedes separate mass with included band.

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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36g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Published complete watch mass with supplied silicone band. Leather packages excluded.

Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Water rating: Swim, 5 ATM

5ATM3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance standard

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Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max55°C3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, printed page 58: -20 to 55 degrees C. Charging range is 0 to 45 degrees C

Min-20Max60°C3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications printed page 87. Operating range is separate from USB charging 0-45 C.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Watch display type: AMOLED with optional Always-On mode

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.41in(3.6 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Display Size 1.41 inch (35.9 mm) diagonal

1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Resolution

320 × 360px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Display Resolution 320 x 360 pixels

390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

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Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Optional Always-On mode, battery cost in the manual3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Customizing the Display Settings, printed page 56: Always On keeps watch face data visible and affects battery life

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Display cover

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Lens material Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary11Maker product pageforums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/venu-sq-2/416865/venu-sq-2-software-version---2-69Read 15 October 2026Garmin proprietary firmware

Proprietary11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact device Operating system row says Garmin proprietary. Current maker Connect IQ ecosystem corroborates. No Wear OS or Linux inference. Incorrect secondary screen size/bezel or training rows do not override maker facts.

OS at launch

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Garmin proprietary OS11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact Daily smart features row labels operating system at launch Garmin proprietary. Launch firmware number is not stated and not guessed.

Software

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Latest OS

Garmin software 2.6911Maker product pageforums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/venu-sq-2/416865/venu-sq-2-software-version---2-69Read 15 October 2026Software version 2.69 live on 7/16/2025. It is the newest thread in the Venu Sq 2 forum

Garmin software 18.2912Maker product pageforums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/vivoactive-6-series/443701/vivoactive-6-software-version---18-29Read 7 October 2026Current exact-model announcement by Garmin-Zac states 18.29 at 100% Release. September 2026 rollout through Garmin Connect Mobile/Express. This is stable device software, not Connect IQ API level or GPS module firmware, and not a beta. No update was performed.

Works with

Android, iOS1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Smartphone compatibility: iPhone and Android

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Phone requirement

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App store

Yes3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connect IQ Features: install Connect IQ apps and watch faces on the watch

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Voice assistants

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Chipset

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Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

4GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Memory/History 4 GB

8GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor (Gen 4)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Sensors list the Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor6Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/09/garmin-venu-depth-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The optical sensor is the Garmin Elevate Gen4 sensor, the same as other Garmin watches of the time

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

No6Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/09/garmin-venu-depth-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026No ECG features at launch

No7Reviewlivescience.com/health/exercise/garmin-vivoactive-6-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact hardware discussion expressly cannot take ECG readings.

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation, spot check and optional all-day and in sleep

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

No6Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/09/garmin-venu-depth-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The optical sensor does not measure skin temperature. The Thermometer row in the Garmin spec needs an external tempe sensor

No13Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/which-watch/wellness-tracking/compareRead 7 October 2026Original current maker wellness comparison header identifies Vivoactive 6. Skin temperature cell is empty while adjacent Venu 4/X1 cells have checks. Tom’s Guide explicitly states no onboard skin-temperature sensor. Ambient/internal activity temperature and external tempe are separate. Original public var content table read.25Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-wore-the-garmin-vivoactive-6-for-a-month-and-it-has-nearly-everything-i-want-in-a-smartwatchRead 7 October 2026Exact model review expressly states there is no onboard skin-temperature sensor. Independently corroborates the original maker wellness comparison matrix. Core/body and external ambient temperatures are different functions.

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

None7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Blood pressure row says No

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Body composition sensor

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Body composition row says No

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Skin conductance (EDA)

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Galvanic skin response row says No

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Sensors list

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

No6Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/09/garmin-venu-depth-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Comparison with the Venu 2 series: the Venu Sq 2 has no internal gyro

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

No6Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/09/garmin-venu-depth-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The Venu 2 has a barometric altimeter, the Venu Sq 2 does not. No stair tracking. The Gadgets and Wearables page says yes, which conflicts

No6Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/vivoactive-6Read 5 October 2026Explicitly no barometric altimeter. No floor-climb sensor inherited from Venu.

Compass

Yes3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Compass, printed page 41: 3-axis compass with automatic calibration

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Sensors list

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Wrist heart rate every second, abnormal heart rate alerts (high and low), Pulse Ox, sleep score and stages, all-day stress, Health Snapshot with HRV, women's health tracking. Body Battery is not stored as a readiness score3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level, printed page 21. Health Snapshot records heart rate variability, printed page 4. Women's health, printed page 23

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Exact Health & Wellness table and manual definitions. Sleep HRV and sleep stages are distinct. Body Battery is energy monitoring, not an inferred training-readiness score. Pulse Ox is wellness monitoring and unavailable in some countries.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Pool swim, Strength rep counting, Golf courses1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Move IQ, VO2 Max (Run), automatic rep counting, pool swimming and golf features. Details are in the manual3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Garmin Move IQ, printed page 31: starts timed walking and running activities automatically. About VO2 Max. Estimates, printed page 38. Strength training rep counting, printed pages 4 and 13. Downloading Golf Courses, printed page 8. The Back to Start compass arrow is not stored as TracBack

Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Golf courses, Running power, Route navigation, Trackback2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Matching current maker technical table confirms named metrics. Sport-profile names alone are not metric evidence. Current exact owner manual separately confirms running power, course navigation and TracBack. No feature is borrowed from a sibling watch or conflicting secondary database.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current exact manual page 57 expressly supports running power from watch sensors or compatible dynamics accessory. Pages 70-73 support saved-course navigation and TracBack along the travelled route. These current software capabilities are not asserted as launch features.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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Snorkel23Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 7 October 2026Exact current maker Activity profiles table, On the water row explicitly lists Snorkeling. Stored named surface-snorkeling activity profile only, as confirmed by main. No depth gauge, decompression, scuba gas mode or rated operating dive depth is implied. 5 ATM is not converted to safe diving depth.

External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Speed and cadence, Foot pod1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Heart rate monitors, speed and cadence sensor and foot pod over ANT+. The manual says Bluetooth sensors work only on the Music edition3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Your Wireless Sensors, printed pages 42-43: heart rate monitor, foot pod, speed and cadence sensors. Bluetooth sensors work only with the Music edition

Heart rate strap, Speed and cadence, Foot pod3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Matching Wireless Sensors table. Vivoactive supports external HR, speed/cadence and foot pods. A generic ANT+ radio does not prove additional sensor classes.

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Incident Detection, printed page 52: a supplemental feature available only for certain outdoor activities. Not counted as general fall detection

No14Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete Safety and Tracking Features section says incident detection only during certain outdoor GPS activities and requires a connected phone. Schema explicitly excludes workout-only incident detection from general fall detection. No all-day fall monitoring claimed. Current September maker update reserves new all-day fall detection for Venu 4.

Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Requesting Assistance, printed page 53: hold the button for three vibrations to send an assistance request with location to emergency contacts through the paired phone, which needs a data plan

Yes3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Assistance sends location/message to configured emergency contacts through a paired phone with data coverage. No standalone satellite or cellular emergency call inferred.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Yes3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Turning On LiveTrack, printed page 53: LiveTrack session shared with contacts

Yes3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Safety/tracking sections require Garmin Connect, a paired compatible phone and data coverage.

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026LED flashlight row says No

No13Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/which-watch/wellness-tracking/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact maker Built-in flashlight comparison row is absent for Vivoactive 6 and checked for Venu 4/X1. Current manual Using the Flashlight Screen explicitly turns the screen into a flashlight. No dedicated hardware LED inferred from the screen feature.26Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact review Extra Features describes a screen-based flashlight and expressly contrasts it with dedicated LED flashlights on other Garmin watches. Original manual Using the Flashlight Screen and exact maker comparison matrix corroborate absence of a dedicated hardware LED.

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Sensors: GPS, GLONASS and Galileo

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

Not available

No7Reviewlivescience.com/health/exercise/garmin-vivoactive-6-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly lacks dual-band GPS. No chipset-based assumption.

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Offline maps row says No and Garmin lists no maps

No15Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/04/garmin-vivoactive-6-details-hands-everything.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base watch hands-on explicitly no maps on the watch and breadcrumb course trail instead. Current manual course/TracBack instructions corroborate. Garmin Google Maps Android phone app integration is not stored offline map data.

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Connectivity lists Bluetooth

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Bluetooth version

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Connectivity row lists Bluetooth and ANT+ only. The Music edition rows add Wi-Fi3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi Connectivity Features, printed page 49: Wi-Fi is available only on the Venu Sq 2 Music watch

Yes16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026The same compilation declares WLAN 802.11b/g/n, so a Wi-Fi radio is fitted.

Wi-Fi standard

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Wi-Fi 416Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker-hosted commercial Vivoactive 6/A04951 certification compilation. Declared WLAN mode 802.11b/g/n HT20 establishes Wi-Fi 4. Wi-Fi 5/6/7 not inferred from firmware version. EU DoC independently maps A04951 to Vivoactive 6.

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Commercial-model SUBTEL table expressly gives Wi-Fi 2412–2462 MHz. FCC RF inventory includes only WLAN 2.4 GHz. Regional enabled channels differ, but only 2.4 GHz band is published.

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Cellular row says No. No cellular model exists

No16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete A04951 declared transmitter inventory contains Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ANT and NFC, no cellular modem. Digital Citizen expressly says no LTE mobile connectivity available, with no sold cellular edition found across complete six-SKU maker range. Each NZ variant explicitly false.24Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/garmin-vivoactive-6-vs-google-pixel-watch-3Read 7 October 2026Exact comparison explicitly says LTE option is not available on Vivoactive 6 at all. Common maker full SKU inventory and declared A04951 radio modules corroborate marketed absence.

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Garmin Pay contactless payments. The NFC module is also named in the regulatory letter

Yes16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Commercial-model certification Modules row explicitly NFC and 13.56 MHz. Maker Garmin Pay claim is separate.

Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Garmin Pay contactless payments through participating providers

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Payment services

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Garmin Pay

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026UWB row says No

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact UWB row expressly No. Complete manufacturer A04951 declared radio inventory independently lists NFC, ANT, Bluetooth BR/EDR/LE and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, with no UWB hardware. Model identity proved by original EU DoC. This is not inferred from another Garmin device.

Satellite

None7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Satellite SOS row says No

None16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete declared transmitter inventory has no satellite transmitter. GNSS receivers do not imply communications. Safety manual needs phone data, and remote inReach features require a separate inReach communicator. Each base NZ variant has no standalone satellite communication.

ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Audio

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Speaker

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Speakers row says No

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Microphones

07Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Microphone row says No

017Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact standard, only-size watch review Extra Features explicitly no microphone for calls. Gadgets & Wearables exact Microphone No and Android Central exact hardware omissions corroborate total absence. No voice recorder or local voice assistant in complete maker manual. Speaker value remains omitted because another review contradicts speaker absence.24Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/garmin-vivoactive-6-vs-google-pixel-watch-3Read 7 October 2026Exact Hardware and specs table Mic and speaker row No, and prose explicitly calls microphone a hardware omission. This corroborates zero physical microphones, not merely disabled voice calling. Inaccurate 390 x 309 typo in the display row does not override original maker resolution.

Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

None7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026Bluetooth calling row says No. The watch only rejects calls with a text on Android

None14Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Receiving an Incoming Phone Call explicitly requires using the connected phone to talk. Accept/decline controls and Android text replies do not mean voice calls on the watch.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-venu-sq-2Read 15 October 2026On-board music storage No. Music storage is the separate Music edition

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

23Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview, printed page 1: Action button and Back (Menu) button

23Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 6 complete overview diagram identifies START and BACK, two physical buttons.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Action button, Back (Menu) button3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview, printed page 1

START button, BACK button3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 6 names START and BACK physical buttons in the complete overview diagram.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

None3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026No crown. Controls are two buttons and the touchscreen

None14Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete Overview and Using the Touchscreen describe only two push buttons START/BACK, taps and swipes. No rotating operating crown in the full controls inventory. A round push button does not count as crown.24Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/garmin-vivoactive-6-vs-google-pixel-watch-3Read 7 October 2026Design and display paragraph explicitly distinguishes Vivoactive 6 touchscreen and two hardware buttons from Pixel Watch 3 rotating crown. Original complete maker overview supplies the same control inventory.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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None14Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete controls inventory uses two push buttons and touchscreen taps/swipes. Decorative anodised-aluminium bezel is fixed. No physical or touch rotation control in the complete operating instructions.

Gestures

Rotate wrist toward body to turn on the display, Double-tap the touchscreen to wake the watch3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Customizing the Display Settings, printed page 56: Gesture turns on the display when the wrist rotates toward the body. Overview, printed page 1: double-tap to wake

Raise and turn wrist to wake display, Cover display with palm to return to watch face and dim display14Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact manual touchscreen instruction and Display and Brightness Settings Wake On Gesture row. These gestures operate the display/interface. No double-pinch or voice gesture inferred.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

205mAh9Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Venu%20Sq%202.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC test report lists the battery model 361-00136-20 with power rating 3.87V, 205mAh. Rated capacity from the test report, not a Garmin marketing figure

220mAh16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026A04951 FCC declared product accessory battery 361-00162-00 rating 3.87 V, 220 mAh. Stated component rating, not measured discharge or estimated from runtime. Original EU DoC explicitly connects A04951 to Vivoactive 6. Single-size base hardware only. Other model batteries are not transferred.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AGarmin Venu Sq 2

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	264
Low power	No	288
Always-on	No	48
GPS	No	26
GPS, all systems	No	20

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Smartwatch mode 11 days (264 h), battery saver smartwatch mode 12 days (288 h), GPS-only GNSS 26 h, all-systems GNSS 20 h. The manual adds always-on display 2 days. Battery life depends on configuration and use3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, printed page 58: always on display mode up to 2 days. Another table row is for the Music edition and is not stored. DC Rainmaker quotes 3 days for the same mode

BGarmin Vivoactive 6

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	264
Always-on	No	120
Low power	No	504
GPS	No	21
GPS, all systems	No	17
GPS, all systems with music	No	8

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Exact size table distinguishes smartwatch, always-on and GNSS/music modes. Days convert exactly to hours. Current owner manual corroborates non-AOD modes.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

264h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

264h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

48h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

120h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

26h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

AGarmin Venu Sq 2

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BGarmin Vivoactive 6

Test	Hours (h)
GPS activity	20

Source20Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact review Standard model, One size only. Review Battery Life explicitly measured 20 hours in GPS-Only mode. Published testing method runs activity recording from full charge until empty. General comparison method keeps default settings, with exact review GPS-only mode explicit. AOD brightness, firmware, temperatures, sensors/music are not separately published. No 7%/hour projection or maker 21 h claim substituted. Only this full-cycle GPS row stored, mixed-use complete endpoints unproved.21Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-gps-watch/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published method explicitly runs continuous activity recording from full charge until empty. This establishes actual complete discharge, not extrapolation from one-hour drain. Exact tested GPS-only mode and 20-hour value are in the model review.22Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-gps-watchRead 7 October 2026Battery Life method says everything kept at default settings in battery tests. Exact model review separately identifies GPS-only rather than all-systems for the stored observed 20-hour test. No unpublished screen setting inferred.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 202620 mm industry standard

20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Quick Release bands: yes

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

20 mm industry-standard quick-release bands1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Quick Release bands (20 mm, Industry standard). The manual says 20 mm wide, standard, quick-release bands3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026

20 mm industry-standard quick-release bands18Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 7 October 2026Exact NZ sold SKU General Quick Release bands row explicitly Yes (20 mm, Industry standard). Existing supplied strap quick release and width preserved. Not QuickFit, and optional accessory fit range is not substituted for supplied 125–190 mm strap.

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Strap material: silicone

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Strap

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AGarmin Venu Sq 2

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
125	190

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026Fits wrists with a circumference of 125-190 mm with the supplied band

BGarmin Vivoactive 6

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
125	190

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Regulatory

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FCC ID

IPH-A43909Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Venu%20Sq%202.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC test report appended to the Chile SUBTEL letter: FCC ID IPH-A4390, model AA4390, Smart Watch, applicant Garmin International

IPH-0495116Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Commercial Vivoactive 6/A04951 identity and every original FCC test-report cover explicitly IPH-04951. Exact physical hardware identifier, no sibling radio certification.

SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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0.31W/kg16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original FCC SAR report FA482809, printed page 4 Statement of Compliance. Highest published US extremity summary 0.31 W/kg, 10 g at 0 mm, date of test 2024-09-18. Wrist exposure method uses back of watch against phantom, printed page 21. Not EU 0.38 limb or torso 1.05. US summary precision retained rather than substituting detailed WLAN cell 0.312.

SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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0.38W/kg3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Specifications printed page 87 publishes EU limb SAR 0.38 W/kg for this hardware case.

Other certifications

EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and applicable amendments, EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, EU battery legislation 2008/98/EC as amended by (EU) 2023/1542, Chile SUBTEL Resolution 737 compliance declaration (2026)9Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Venu%20Sq%202.pdfRead 15 October 2026Chile SUBTEL Resolution 737 compliance letter dated 03-Feb-26 for model AA4390 with NFC, ANT and BLE modules10Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Venu%20Sq%202_DoC-EU.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity under 2011/65/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2008/98/EC as amended by (EU) 2023/1542, revised 02/04/2024

EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and applicable amendments, EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, EU battery legislation 2008/98/EC as amended by (EU) 2023/154219Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%206_DoC-EU.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original signed manufacturer EU Declaration of Conformity, English first page. Exact Model Numbers A04951, vivoactive 6. Issued 2024-11-11, revised 2025-06-18. These are maker declared compliance claims, not medical clearances. No IP, military or diving standard inferred.

In the box

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In the box

Venu Sq 2, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 20262Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/venu-sq-2-grayRead 15 October 2026In the box: Venu Sq 2, charging/data cable and documentation. No power adapter is listed

Vivoactive 6, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Complete exact-SKU box table has cable and documentation, no power adapter.

Links

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Product page

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/8016431Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026

www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Public current maker page directly downloaded. Full exact-SKU specs and box tables read from GarminAppBootstrap. Boolean yes/no classes inspected. No authenticated data or bot restriction bypassed.

Spec sheet

www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/8016431Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/801643Read 15 October 2026

www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026

Manual

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdf3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-C3225F6F-DF15-4404-9E20-05C4FDCD1207/EN-US/Venu_Sq_2_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Venu Sq 2 Owner's Manual covering the Venu Sq 2 and the Venu Sq 2 Music, 72 pages, May 2025

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdf3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact owner manual, 102 pages. Printed page numbers used. No sibling model document.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year12Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/legal/consumer-limited-warrantyRead 15 October 2026Non-aviation products are warranted for one year from purchase. NZ policy page. Statutory rights remain separate

1year10Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/legal/consumer-limited-warrantyRead 7 October 2026Current NZ contractual non-aviation product warranty is one year from purchase. Complete text read in original public HTML var content data. Statutory rights remain separate. Original-country service and possible independent distributor terms are retained in the policy, not claimed identical for every market.

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