In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 and Garmin fēnix 7S. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct 2 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| 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 | - |
| Height | 45 mm | - |
| Depth | 14.5 mm | - |
| Weight | 52 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 63 g Case only: 47 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct 2 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct 2 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct 2 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct 2 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct 2 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Case Size | 45 mm | 42 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Graphite | Electric lime | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct 2 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-230 mm | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | - | Graphite | Whitestone |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct 2 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 MB | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct 2 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| 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) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct 2 | Garmin fēnix 7S |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
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