Garmin Instinct vs. Amazfit GTS 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Amazfit GTS 4. 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 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 4
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
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 36.5 mm
Height 45 mm 42.7 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 9.9 mm
Weight 53 g 27 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, aluminium alloy frame
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 4
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, gyroscope, BioTracker PPG 4.0 biometric sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - 154 sports modes
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 Strength training guidance, camera remote control, find phone function, answering a call, VO2 max, making a call, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, auto pause, auto lap, realtime location tracking, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, Dual-band navigation, linear motor, Virtual Pacer, track run mode, smart trajectory correction, route file import
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 4
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
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 4
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 4
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Aluminium alloy
BAND Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 4
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 140-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Infinite black | Misty white | Rosebud pink
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 4
User Memory - 2.3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 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 8 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 16 days
Clock - up to 30 days
Heavy usage - up to 4 days
Accurate mode (with GPS) - up to 16 hours
GPS mode - up to 28 hours
Power saving mode (with GPS) - up to 33 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Amazfit GTS 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Alarm Clock, Reminders, Timer, Compass, Countdown timer
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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