Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Xplora XGO2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Xplora XGO2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Xplora XGO2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
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 42 mm
Height 45 mm 52.5 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 15.6 mm
Weight 53 g 60 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, steps taken
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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, voice message, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Nano SIM
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Case Shape Round -
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo -
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Black | Blue | Green | Pink
CAMERA Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
RAM Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Manufacturer - Spreadtrum
CPU Type - SC9820E
Clock Speed - 1.2 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 700 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)
Standby time - up to 72 hours
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Xplora XGO2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 IP67
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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