In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2S Solar 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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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 | 40 mm | - |
Height | 40 mm | - |
Depth | 13.3 mm | - |
Weight | 43 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 2S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Altimeter, gravity sensor, temperature, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope |
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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, solar charging, 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 2S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | LCD - colour - high-reflective |
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Resolution | 156 x 156 pixels | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20 mm x 20 mm | - |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Circular |
Case Details | Neo tropic | - |
BAND | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 112-180 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
Band Material | Silicone | - |
STORAGE | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 MB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
Battery Life Details | 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 |
Typical usage - up to 10 days Power saving mode - up to 14 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | HC-B05 |