Garmin Instinct Solar vs. HONOR Watch ES

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and HONOR Watch ES. 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 Solar vs. HONOR Watch ES Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar HONOR Watch ES
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 53 g -
Body Details - Case only: 21 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar HONOR Watch ES
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, 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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle
Modes Stealth mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, text messages preview, rejecting a call, animated workouts
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar HONOR Watch ES
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar HONOR Watch ES
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 456 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.64"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Power Glass 2.5D curved glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar HONOR Watch ES
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar HONOR Watch ES
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Meteorite black
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar HONOR Watch ES
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Meteorite black
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar HONOR Watch ES
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 56 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Basic mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 100 min
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar HONOR Watch ES
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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