Garmin vívomove HR Sport vs. Garmin Instinct

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Sport and Garmin Instinct. 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 vívomove HR Sport vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin Instinct
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Width 43 mm 45 mm
Height 43 mm 45 mm
Depth 11.6 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 40.8 g 53 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin Instinct
Sensors Altimeter, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, strength training guidance, camera remote control, Bluetooth Smart technology, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp
Notifications - Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin Instinct
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin Instinct
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin Instinct
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin Instinct
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Black | Rose gold Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red
BAND Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin Instinct
Band Type Sport band Strap
Band Size L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 148-215 mm 132-224 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam
BATTERY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin Instinct
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 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)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove HR Sport Garmin Instinct
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software VO2 Max, Fitness Age STR3AMUP!
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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