The Garmin Venu 2 was nearly crowned our favorite wearable of 2021. Its accurate fitness- and health-tracking features, as well as the company’s revamped software, made for an overall compelling package. But Garmin watches tend to fall far behind the competition when it comes to “smart” features. You can install third-party apps and watch faces, but there’s traditionally been no support for voice assistants, phone calls, or other smartwatch staples. That is, until now.
The Garmin Venu 2 Plus takes what we loved about the original Venu 2 and adds the ability to make and receive phone calls from the wrist and even access your phone’s voice assistant. Garmin didn’t iron out all the issues we found with the original, but it made one hell of a wearable regardless. Read our full Garmin Venu 2 Plus review to find out more.