Garmin Instinct 2 vs. Huawei Watch GT 3 SE

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 and Huawei Watch GT 3 SE. 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. Huawei Watch GT 3 SE Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, HarmonyOS 2 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 14.5 mm -
Weight 52 g -
Body Details - Case only: 35.6 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Wilderness green | Graphite black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle
Modes - 100+ Workout modes
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 Answering a call, VO2 max, drink reminder, breathing training function, rejecting a call, medication reminder, music playback control, weather information, Quick Reply, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, HUAWEI TruSport, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Case Size 45 mm 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Graphite | Electric lime -
BAND Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-230 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life - 14 day(s)
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 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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