ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Garmin Instinct 2
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 - 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
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 6-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, 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
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Garmin Instinct 2
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
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
Touchscreen Technology Capacitive -
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Push buttons
CASE ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size 45 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Gunmetal Graphite | Electric lime
BAND ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Band Band
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
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
RAM ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Garmin Instinct 2
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Garmin Instinct 2
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon Wear 2100 -
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch 3 WI503Q Garmin Instinct 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
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 -
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