Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 40 mm
Height 47 mm 40 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 86 g 43 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 2S Solar
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter 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, 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, solar charging, 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 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Push buttons Push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size 47 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Silver Neo tropic
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 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 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
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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