Garmin Instinct vs. Xplora 3S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Xplora 3S. 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 vs. Xplora 3S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - RTOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 42 mm
Height 45 mm 56.5 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 53 g 50 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Sky blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
Technology - GSM
Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.33"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red -
BAND Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
Band Type Strap -
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam -
CAMERA Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
Storage Capacity - 160 MB
CPU Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
CPU Type - MT2503A/E
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 520 mAh
Battery Life 14 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Xplora 3S
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! Camera, Photo Gallery
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G IP67
SAR Value - 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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