Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Amazfit GTS 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 GTS 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 |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 45 mm | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
Weight | 53 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 24.7 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Plastic, aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTS 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, 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, personal activity intelligence (PAI), 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, inactivity alert, alarm, store & play music, huami-PAI Health Assessment System, weather information, event reminders |
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/GLONASS receiver |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTS 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTS 2 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 348 x 442 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.65" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Pixel Density | - | 341 ppi |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTS 2 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTS 2 |
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Case Shape | Round | Square |
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Case Back | - | Polymer |
Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Midnight black | Urban grey | Desert gold |
BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTS 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo | - |
STORAGE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTS 2 |
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User Memory | - | 3 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTS 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 246 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) |
Daily mode - up to 7 days Basic mode - up to 20 days GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct Solar | Amazfit GTS 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging stand |
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Preloaded Software | - | Amazon Alexa |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD-810 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A1969 |