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.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 4 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | 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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 4 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 4 |
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Case Shape | Round | Circular |
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Case Back | - | Polycarbonate |
Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Aluminium alloy |
BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 4 |
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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 | 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 |
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User Memory | - | 2.3 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTR 4 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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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 |