Huawei Watch GT 3 vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT 3 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 3 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System HarmonyOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Details Case only: 35 g -
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, geomagnetic 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, stress level, training intensity Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Modes 100+ Workout modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, answering a call, call alerts, making a call, store & play music, weather information, personalised Watch Faces, Route Back, Personal AI Running Coach 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 SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch GT 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.32" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch GT 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size 42 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back Plastic -
Case Details Black stainless steel | Gold stainless steel Graphite | Electric lime
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Huawei Watch GT 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-190 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Gold -
STORAGE Huawei Watch GT 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
RAM Huawei Watch GT 3 Garmin Instinct 2
RAM Size 32 MB -
CPU Huawei Watch GT 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Manufacturer ARM -
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 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
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT 3 Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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