Garmin Instinct vs. Amazfit Bip S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Amazfit Bip S. 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 vs. Amazfit Bip S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Amazfit Bip S
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, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 35.3 mm
Height 45 mm 42 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 53 g 31 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Polycarbonate, 316L grade stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Dustproof, waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Amazfit Bip S
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Barometer, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp Music remote handling
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Missed calls, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Amazfit Bip S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0 LE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Amazfit Bip S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective TFT - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size - 1.28"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Amazfit Bip S
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Amazfit Bip S
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Red orange
BAND Garmin Instinct Amazfit Bip S
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU silicone
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Amazfit Bip S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 200 mAh
Battery Life 14 day(s) 40 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Regular usage - up to 40 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Standby time - up to 90 days
Standby Time - 90 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Amazfit Bip S
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, charging clip
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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