In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q 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.
GENERAL | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | Android Wear | - |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | - | 45 mm |
Height | - | 45 mm |
Depth | - | 14.5 mm |
Weight | - | 52 g |
Body Details | Main unit: 60 g Wrist strap: 20 g |
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Body Material | 316L stainless steel alloy | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, 6-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken | 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 handling, camera remote control, phone unlocking | 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 | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 400 x 400 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.39" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Pixel Density | 287 ppi | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass), 2.5D Arc Glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Touchscreen Technology | Capacitive | - |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | Push buttons |
CASE | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Case Size | 45 mm | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Gunmetal | Graphite | Electric lime |
BAND | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-230 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | Dark brown | - |
STORAGE | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 MB |
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RAM | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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CPU | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Manufacturer | Qualcomm | - |
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CPU Type | Snapdragon Wear 2100 | - |
BATTERY | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 340 mAh | - |
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 |
MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Alarm, Timer | - |
Compliant Standards | IP67 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |