Amazfit GTS 3 vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Amazfit GTS 3 and Garmin Instinct 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Amazfit GTS 3 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Amazfit GTS 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Zepp OS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Details Case only: 24.4 g -
Body Material Aluminium alloy Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Amazfit GTS 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, temperature, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, weather information, PAI Health Assessment System Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa -
CONNECTIVITY Amazfit GTS 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Amazfit GTS 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 390 x 450 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.75" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Pixel Density 341 ppi -
Screen Protection Tempered glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Amazfit GTS 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Amazfit GTS 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Details - Graphite | Electric lime
Crown Type Classic crown -
BAND Amazfit GTS 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 155-218 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Graphite black | Ivory white | Pink earth -
STORAGE Amazfit GTS 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Amazfit GTS 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 250 mAh -
Battery Life Details Battery safe mode - up to 20 days
Heavy usage - up to 6 days
Typical usage - up to 12 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Amazfit GTS 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Magnetic charging stand Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Zepp App -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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