ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 53 g
Body Details Case only: 36 g
With band: 62 g
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Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensors Altimeter, gravity sensor, ECG sensor, PPG sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, blood pressure, ECG, sleep quality score Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call alerts, inactivity alert, ASUS HealthAI technology, medication reminder 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 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
CONNECTIVITY ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type LCD - colour - high-reflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Mist grey | Graphite
BAND ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Medical silicone Silicone
STORAGE ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 200 mAh -
Battery Life 10 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 10 days
Power saving mode - up to 14 days
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
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories Charging clip Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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