Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Amazfit GTR 2. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 2 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Width | 45 mm | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
Weight | 53 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 39 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor |
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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 | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, REM phases |
Modes | Stealth mode | - |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing | Making a call, store & play music, huami-PAI Health Assessment System |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 2 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.39" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | Tempered glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 2 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 2 |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | - |
BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | Obsidian black |
STORAGE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 2 |
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User Memory | - | 3 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 471 mAh |
Battery Life | 56 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 14 days Basic mode - up to 38 days GPS mode - up to 48 hour(s) Talk time - up to 10 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 2.5 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | - | Amazon Alexa |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |