BOSS Classic vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of BOSS Classic and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 9 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight 91 g 43 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Pedometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Text messages preview 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, 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 BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type OLED - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type - Push buttons
CASE BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size 44 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold Neo tropic
Dial Colour Black -
BAND BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 21 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 131-203 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Black | Brown -
STORAGE BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
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 BOSS Classic Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Charging/data clip Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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