Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Amazfit GTS 2E

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Amazfit GTS 2E. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Amazfit GTS 2E Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2E
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
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 53 g -
Body Details - Case only: 25 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2E
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, temperature, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor, gyroscope
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
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 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/GLONASS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2E
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2E
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 348 x 422 pixels
Screen Size - 1.65"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 341 ppi
Screen Protection Power Glass 2.5D tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2E
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2E
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Matte plastic
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Obsidian black
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2E
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 Obsidian black | Moss Green | Lilac purple
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2E
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)
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Basic mode - up to 24 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 2E
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2021
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