Huawei Watch GT 2e vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Huawei Watch GT 2e vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, capacitive sensor, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.1 LE EDR Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black stainless steel | Stainless steel Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
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
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
RAM Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2
RAM Size 16 MB -
CPU Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2
Manufacturer Huawei -
CPU Type Kirin A1 -
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Charging cradle, charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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