Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Instinct 2

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In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 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

Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 45 mm
Height 40 mm 45 mm
Depth 10.74 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 40.6 g 52 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS 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 Calendar, SMS, Email 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/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size 40 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Space black stainless steel | Stainless steel Graphite | Electric lime
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Single Tour band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-175 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Swift leather Silicone
Band Colour Noir | Fauve -
STORAGE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 MB
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
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 Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Black Sport Band S/M Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay -
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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