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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 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

ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2S 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 - 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 43 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 2S 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 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type LCD - colour - high-reflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Neo tropic
BAND ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Medical silicone Silicone
STORAGE ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2S 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 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
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Garmin Instinct 2S 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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