Garmin Instinct vs. Amazfit GTS 2E

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 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 vs. Amazfit GTS 2E Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 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, 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: 25 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 2E
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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 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 Amazfit GTS 2E
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 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 Chemically strengthened glass 2.5D tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 2E
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 2E
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Back - Matte plastic
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Obsidian black
BAND Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 2E
Band Type Strap 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 Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Obsidian black | Moss Green | Lilac purple
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 2E
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 246 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 24 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 2E
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle
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 -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2021
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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