Garmin Instinct 2S Solar vs. Amazfit T-Rex 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2S Solar and Amazfit T-Rex 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 Instinct 2S Solar vs. Amazfit T-Rex 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Amazfit T-Rex 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 40 mm 47.1 mm
Height 40 mm 47.1 mm
Depth 13.3 mm 13.65 mm
Weight 43 g 66.5 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Polymer
Protection Waterproof Shockproof, water-resistant, salt fog protection, freezeproof, heat-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Amazfit T-Rex 2
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle
Modes - 150+ sports modes
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 Camera remote control, find phone function, flashlight, alarm, realtime location tracking, weather information, event reminders, PAI Health Assessment System, pomodoro timer, stopwatch timer, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, OxygenBeats algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, Dual-band navigation
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Amazfit T-Rex 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Amazfit T-Rex 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 156 x 156 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size - 1.39"
Dimensions (WxH) 20 mm x 20 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Power Glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Amazfit T-Rex 2
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Amazfit T-Rex 2
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Neo tropic Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki | Astro black and gold
BAND Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Amazfit T-Rex 2
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 112-180 mm 140-205 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Amazfit T-Rex 2
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Amazfit T-Rex 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 500 mAh
Battery Life - 24 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Typical usage - up to 24 days
Battery safe mode - up to 45 days
Heavy usage - up to 10 days
Accurate mode (with GPS) - up to 26 hour(s)
Balanced mode (with GPS) - up to 50 hour(s)
Power saving mode (with GPS) - up to 58 hour(s)
Ultra-low temperature (with GPS) - up to 10 hour(s)
Ultra-low temperature (without GPS) - up to 9 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Amazfit T-Rex 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software - Zepp App
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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