In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Garmin Instinct. 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 5S Plus | Garmin Instinct |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking |
| 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 | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Instinct |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Instinct |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Instinct |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Instinct |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Instinct |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Instinct |
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| Band Type | Band | Strap |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | 132-224 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Instinct |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Instinct |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 14 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | 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 7 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin Instinct |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data 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 | STR3AMUP! |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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