In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT 2e and Garmin Instinct 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.
GENERAL | Huawei Watch GT 2e | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 9 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 46.8 mm | 45 mm |
Height | 53 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | 10.8 mm | 14.5 mm |
Weight | 43 g | 52 g |
Body Material | Plastic, metal | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Huawei Watch GT 2e | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, capacitive sensor, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, recovery time | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Modes | 15 Professional Workout modes | - |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Camera remote control, VO2 max, call alerts, breathing training function, store & play music, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, music playback control, HUAWEI TruRelax | 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 |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Digital Player | AAC-LC | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Huawei Watch GT 2e | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.1 LE EDR | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Huawei Watch GT 2e | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.39" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Huawei Watch GT 2e | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Huawei Watch GT 2e | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Case Size | - | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Black stainless steel | Stainless steel | Graphite | Electric lime |
BAND | Huawei Watch GT 2e | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-230 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Lava red | Icy white | Graphite black | Mint green | - |
STORAGE | Huawei Watch GT 2e | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 MB |
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RAM | Huawei Watch GT 2e | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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RAM Size | 16 MB | - |
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CPU | Huawei Watch GT 2e | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Manufacturer | Huawei | - |
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CPU Type | Kirin A1 | - |
BATTERY | Huawei Watch GT 2e | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Huawei Watch GT 2e | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cradle, charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |