Garmin Instinct vs. Amazfit GTR 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Amazfit GTR 2. 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 GTR 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTR 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, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking -
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: 39 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTR 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, REM phases
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 Making a call, store & play music, 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 receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTR 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTR 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size - 1.39"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTR 2
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTR 2
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red -
BAND Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTR 2
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Obsidian black
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTR 2
User Memory - 3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTR 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 471 mAh
Battery Life 14 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)
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Basic mode - up to 38 days
GPS mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTR 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! Amazon Alexa
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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