In depth comparison and review of Garmin fenix 5X 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 fenix 5X | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | - | 45 mm |
Height | - | 45 mm |
Depth | - | 14.5 mm |
Weight | - | 52 g |
Body Details | With band: 98 mm | - |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, 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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information | 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 |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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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 | 176 x 176 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Case Size | 51 mm | 45 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | Slate grey | Graphite | Electric lime |
BAND | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 26 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-230 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | - |
STORAGE | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 12 GB | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days |
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 | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fenix 5X | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |