Huawei Watch GT 2e vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT 2e and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Huawei Watch GT 2e vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 40 mm
Height 53 mm 40 mm
Depth 10.8 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 43 g 43 g
Body Material Plastic, metal Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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, solar charging, 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 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.1 LE EDR Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.39" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black stainless steel | Stainless steel Neo tropic
BAND Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 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 2S Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
RAM Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
RAM Size 16 MB -
CPU Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Manufacturer Huawei -
CPU Type Kirin A1 -
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT 2e Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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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