Huawei Watch GT Runner vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT Runner and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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 Runner vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, HarmonyOS 2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width - 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 43 g
Body Details Case only: 38.5 g -
Body Material Polymer fibres Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, 6-axis IMU sensor, air pressure sensor, gyroscope 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, menstrual cycle, altitude, running index, recovery time, training load Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Store & play music, irregular beat alerts, music playback control, weather information, Personal AI Running Coach, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, HUAWEI TruSport, voice guidance, linear motor 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, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate 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/GNSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR + BLE Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size 46 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Grey | Black Neo tropic
BAND Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-210 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Black -
STORAGE Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 451 mAh -
Battery Life 14 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
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 Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories 2 wrist straps, charging cradle, charging cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards ISO 22810 -
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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