In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin Instinct 2. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 15.8 mm | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 52 g |
| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, 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, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits | 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Type | Push buttons | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 45 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Graphite | Electric lime |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | 135-230 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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