Garmin Instinct 2 vs. ASUS VivoWatch 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 and ASUS VivoWatch 5. 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 Instinct 2 vs. ASUS VivoWatch 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2 ASUS VivoWatch 5
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 11 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 14.5 mm -
Weight 52 g -
Body Details - With silicone band: 74 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2 ASUS VivoWatch 5
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Altimeter, gravity sensor, temperature, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, blood pressure, oxygen level, altitude, temperature, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Personalised Watch Faces
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, SMS, 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 receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2 ASUS VivoWatch 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2 ASUS VivoWatch 5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective LCD - colour - high-reflective
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2 ASUS VivoWatch 5
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct 2 ASUS VivoWatch 5
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Circular
Case Details Graphite | Electric lime -
BAND Garmin Instinct 2 ASUS VivoWatch 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-230 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2 ASUS VivoWatch 5
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2 ASUS VivoWatch 5
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life Details 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
Typical usage - up to 10 days
Power saving mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2 ASUS VivoWatch 5
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - HC-B05
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