ASUS ZenWatch vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 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 2 Solar
Sensors 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Charging terminals, camera remote control 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 Missed calls, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 176 x 176 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) Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Mist grey | Graphite
BAND ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
RAM ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 1.4 Wh -
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)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging cable, charging cradle, brown leather wrist strap Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software ViewFinder, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now -
Compliant Standards IP55 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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