Garmin Instinct 2 Solar vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 Solar and Garmin Instinct 2S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 40 mm
Height 45 mm 40 mm
Depth 14.5 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 53 g 42 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls 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 Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection Power Glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Push buttons Push buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size 45 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Mist grey | Graphite Deep orchid
BAND Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-230 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity 32 MB 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Garmin Instinct 2S
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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