Garmin Instinct 2S vs. Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2S and Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active. 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 2S vs. Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 40 mm -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 13.3 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Body Details - Case only: 26 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, temperature, recovery time, training load, nap
Modes - 97 sport modes
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 Call handling, call history, camera remote control, HR zones with visual and audible alerts, find phone function, VO2 max, Reminders to Move, breathing training function, store & play music, animated workouts, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, music playback control, weather information, HUAWEI TruRelax, Reminders, Route Back, instant message reply, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, customisable watch faces, linear motor, tap to transfer
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 receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - HUAWEI Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.2 BLE/BR
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 156 x 156 pixels 336 x 480 pixels
Screen Size - 1.74"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm -
Pixel Density - 336 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Deep orchid Midnight black | Isle blue | Sakura pink
BAND Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 112-180 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Midnight black | Isle blue | Sakura pink
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 292 mAh
Battery Life - 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details 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
Typical usage - up to 10 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 72 min
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2S Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle, charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Contacts, Alarm, Reminders, Timer, Compass, Flashlight
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 -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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