Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Amazfit GTS 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Amazfit GTS 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
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
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2
Case Shape Round Square
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
Band Type Band Strap
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
User Memory - 3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging stand
Preloaded Software - Amazon Alexa
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A1969
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