Amazfit GTR 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Amazfit GTR 2 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

Amazfit GTR 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Amazfit GTR 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Details Case only: 39 g -
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Amazfit GTR 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, REM phases Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Making a call, store & play music, huami-PAI Health Assessment System 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 Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa -
CONNECTIVITY Amazfit GTR 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Amazfit GTR 2 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
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection Tempered glass Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Amazfit GTR 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Amazfit GTR 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Amazfit GTR 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Obsidian black -
STORAGE Amazfit GTR 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
User Memory 3 GB -
BATTERY Amazfit GTR 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 471 mAh -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 14 days
Basic mode - up to 38 days
GPS mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 10 hour(s)
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 Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Amazfit GTR 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Amazon Alexa -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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