Garmin D2 Delta S vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin D2 Delta S and Garmin Instinct 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

Garmin D2 Delta S vs. Garmin Instinct Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin D2 Delta S Garmin Instinct Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 45 mm
Height 42 mm 45 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 65 g 53 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin D2 Delta S Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, 3-axis compass Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Modes - Stealth mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, HRmax, camera remote control, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
Notifications SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin D2 Delta S Garmin Instinct Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin D2 Delta S Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Domed sapphire crystal Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin D2 Delta S Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin D2 Delta S Garmin Instinct Solar
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Rose gold-tone Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
BAND Garmin D2 Delta S Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 132-224 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Beige Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo
STORAGE Garmin D2 Delta S Garmin Instinct Solar
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin D2 Delta S Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 56 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin D2 Delta S Garmin Instinct Solar
Included Accessories Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (white) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Pilot -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
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