Garmin D2 Delta vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin D2 Delta and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin D2 Delta Garmin Instinct 2S
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 40 mm
Height 47 mm 40 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 76 g 42 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin D2 Delta Garmin Instinct 2S
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, 3-axis compass Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic 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
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, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin D2 Delta Garmin Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin D2 Delta Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection Domed sapphire crystal Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin D2 Delta Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Touch buttons Push buttons
CASE Garmin D2 Delta Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size 47 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Deep orchid
BAND Garmin D2 Delta Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Brown -
STORAGE Garmin D2 Delta Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin D2 Delta Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 45 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin D2 Delta Garmin Instinct 2S
Included Accessories Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Pilot -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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