Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Amazfit GTS 3. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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| 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, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | 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 |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, temperature, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric sensor |
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| 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 | 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 | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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| 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 | Chemically strengthened glass | Tempered glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
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| Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | - |
| Crown Type | - | Classic crown |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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| Band Type | Strap | 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 | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Graphite black | Ivory white | Pink earth |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 250 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) |
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 | Amazfit GTS 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging stand |
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| Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Zepp App |
| 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 | 2-year warranty |
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