Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch and Garmin Instinct. 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.
GENERAL | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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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, 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 |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Width | - | 45 mm |
Height | - | 45 mm |
Depth | - | 15.3 mm |
Weight | - | 53 g |
Body Details | Wrist strap: 22 mm 25 g | - |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | Silver, rose gold | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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Sensors | 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Charging terminals, camera remote control | 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 |
CELLULAR | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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Messaging Services | SMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Connectors | Micro-USB | - |
DISPLAY | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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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 |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Case Details | - | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red |
BAND | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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Band Type | - | Strap |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 132-224 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam |
STORAGE | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | - |
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RAM | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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CPU | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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Manufacturer | Qualcomm | - |
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CPU Type | Snapdragon 400 | - |
Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | - |
BATTERY | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 1.4 Wh | - |
Battery Life | - | 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 |
MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS ZenWatch | Garmin Instinct |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB charging cable, charging cradle, brown leather wrist strap | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | ViewFinder, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now | STR3AMUP! |
Compliant Standards | IP55 | MIL-STD 810G |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |