ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Garmin Instinct

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q and Garmin Instinct. 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 ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Instinct
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 15.3 mm
Weight - 53 g
Body Details Band: 77 g -
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Instinct
Sensors 6-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, find phone function, phone unlocking Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Instinct
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Instinct
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Pixel Density 278 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Instinct
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Instinct
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Gunmetal Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red
BAND ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Instinct
Band Type Link bracelet Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 132-224 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Gunmetal | Dark blue Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Instinct
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Instinct
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Instinct
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Instinct
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 1 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin Instinct
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Message, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now STR3AMUP!
Compliant Standards IP67 MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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