BOSS Classic vs. Garmin Instinct

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of BOSS Classic and Garmin Instinct. 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

BOSS Classic vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 9 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 Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 15.3 mm
Weight 91 g 53 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct
Sensors Pedometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Text messages preview 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, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct
Type OLED - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct
Type - Touch buttons
CASE BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct
Case Size 44 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red
Dial Colour Black -
BAND BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 21 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 131-203 mm 132-224 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Black | Brown Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam
BATTERY BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 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 BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct
Included Accessories Charging/data clip Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - STR3AMUP!
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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