Garmin fenix 5X vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fenix 5X 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

Garmin fenix 5X vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Details With band: 98 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information 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, SMS, Email 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 receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Instinct 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size 51 mm 45 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Slate grey Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 26 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity 12 GB 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Instinct 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fenix 5X Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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