Garmin Instinct 2 vs. Huawei Watch GT Runner

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 and Huawei Watch GT Runner. 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 Instinct 2 vs. Huawei Watch GT Runner Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, HarmonyOS 2 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Running
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 14.5 mm -
Weight 52 g -
Body Details - Case only: 38.5 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Polymer fibres
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, 6-axis IMU sensor, air pressure sensor, gyroscope
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, blood oxygen saturation, menstrual cycle, altitude, running index, recovery time, training load
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 Store & play music, irregular beat alerts, music playback control, weather information, Personal AI Running Coach, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, HUAWEI TruSport, voice guidance, linear motor
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, applications, 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/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR + BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Case Size 45 mm 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Graphite | Electric lime Grey | Black
BAND Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-230 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Grey | Black
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Storage Capacity 32 MB 4 GB
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 451 mAh
Battery Life - 14 day(s)
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
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Included Accessories Charging/data cable 2 wrist straps, charging cradle, charging cable
Compliant Standards - ISO 22810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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