Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Amazfit GTR 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Amazfit GTR 4. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Amazfit GTR 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTR 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 53 g -
Body Details - With band: 34 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium alloy frame
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTR 4
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, gyroscope, BioTracker PPG 4.0 biometric sensor
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, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes Stealth mode 154 sports modes
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 Strength training guidance, camera remote control, find phone function, answering a call, VO2 max, making a call, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, auto pause, auto lap, realtime location tracking, music playback control, weather information, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, Dual-band navigation, linear motor, Virtual Pacer, track run mode, smart trajectory correction, route file import
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTR 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTR 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Power Glass Fingerprint-resistant coating, tempered glass, anti-glare bezel
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTR 4
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTR 4
Case Shape Round Circular
Case Back - Polycarbonate
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Aluminium alloy
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTR 4
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 150-215 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Superspeed black | Vintage brown leather
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTR 4
User Memory - 2.3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTR 4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 475 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
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 24 days
Clock - up to 50 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Accurate mode (with GPS) - up to 25 hours
GPS mode - up to 44 hours
Power saving mode (with GPS) - up to 52 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTR 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Alarm Clock, Reminders, Timer, Compass, Countdown timer
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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