Amazfit GTS 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Amazfit GTS 2 and Garmin Instinct 2 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

Amazfit GTS 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Amazfit GTS 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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 -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 53 g
Body Details Case only: 24.7 g -
Body Material Plastic, aluminium alloy Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Amazfit GTS 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, 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, personal activity intelligence (PAI), 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, inactivity alert, alarm, store & play music, huami-PAI Health Assessment System, weather information, event reminders 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 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/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa -
CONNECTIVITY Amazfit GTS 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Amazfit GTS 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 348 x 442 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.65" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Pixel Density 341 ppi -
Screen Protection - Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Amazfit GTS 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Amazfit GTS 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Square Round
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Midnight black | Urban grey | Desert gold Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Amazfit GTS 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
STORAGE Amazfit GTS 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
User Memory 3 GB -
BATTERY Amazfit GTS 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 246 mAh -
Battery Life Details Daily mode - up to 7 days
Basic mode - up to 20 days
GPS mode - up to 25 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)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Amazfit GTS 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories Magnetic charging stand 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
Manufacturer Model Number A1969 -
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