Apple Watch Original vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Garmin Instinct 2S 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

Apple Watch Original vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 40 mm
Height 38.6 mm 40 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 40 g 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Original Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Neo tropic
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Original Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Classic buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Calf leather Silicone
Band Colour Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown -
STORAGE Apple Watch Original Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
CPU Apple Watch Original Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
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
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Original Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay -
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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