Garmin Venu 2 Plus

One of 2021's best smartwatches, the Garmin Venu 2, has received a big update with the addition of a microphone that allows you to make and receive calls from your wrist, and access your phone's voice assistant. It's a smart addition that really adds a lot to this all-purpose smartwatch's functionality, whether you're working out or not. In all other respects, this is the same excellent sports-focused watch as before, though this time there's only a single case size. That and the lack of wireless charging are minor quibbles though, and if it's within your budget then we highly recommend adding the Venu 2 Plus to your shortlist when you're shopping for a smartwatch that you can wear 24/7.

If you’re someone who likes taking calls from your wrist, but you also need a smartwatch with a thorough suite of fitness- and health-tracking features, the Garmin Venu 2 Plus lands in a sweet spot of simply sporty and practical for everyday use. That said, at $449 it’s more expensive than the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch — and has far fewer apps than both — so I’ll encourage you to check out our smartwatch buying guide before you invest.

The Garmin Venu 2 Plus makes a good fitness watch even better, thanks to its on-device calling and voice assistant features. It's not perfect, and it certainly isn't cheap, but the Venu 2 Plus is one of the most well-rounded wearables we've ever used.

The Garmin Venu 2 Plus is a powerful watch with support for a breadth of activities and sports, not to mention health and wellness features to help you enjoy life, achieve your goals, and stay fit. It offers a few key smartwatch features and was also a CES 2022 Innovation Awards honoree.

The Garmin Venu 2 Plus brings extra voice features along with a new size to set it apart from the Venu 2 and the Venu Sq. The result is an improved smartwatch experience, but it might not be enough to warrant the investment and the Venu 2 is better suited for significantly more people at a better price.