Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Amazfit GTS 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Amazfit GTS 3. 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 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 3
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
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 53 g -
Body Details - Case only: 24.4 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 3
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, temperature, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric 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
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 Camera remote control, find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, weather information, PAI Health Assessment System
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.1
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 390 x 450 pixels
Screen Size - 1.75"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 341 ppi
Screen Protection Power Glass Tempered glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 3
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 3
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo -
Crown Type - Classic crown
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 155-218 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 Graphite black | Ivory white | Pink earth
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 3
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 250 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)
Battery safe mode - up to 20 days
Heavy usage - up to 6 days
Typical usage - up to 12 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Amazfit GTS 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging stand
Preloaded Software - Zepp App
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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