ASUS ZenWatch vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenWatch vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2S 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 - 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 43 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 2S 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 2S Solar
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 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 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Neo tropic
BAND ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
RAM ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 1.4 Wh -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch Garmin Instinct 2S 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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