In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Amazfit T-Rex 2. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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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 |
| Width | 45 mm | 47.1 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 47.1 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 13.65 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 66.5 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Shockproof, water-resistant, salt fog protection, freezeproof, heat-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric 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, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle |
| Modes | - | 150+ 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 | Camera remote control, find phone function, flashlight, alarm, realtime location tracking, weather information, event reminders, PAI Health Assessment System, pomodoro timer, stopwatch timer, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, OxygenBeats algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, Dual-band navigation |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Missed calls, calendar, incoming calls, applications |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.0 BLE |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| 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 | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki | Astro black and gold |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Band Type | Strap | Strap |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 140-205 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | - |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 500 mAh |
| Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 24 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 24 days Battery safe mode - up to 45 days Heavy usage - up to 10 days Accurate mode (with GPS) - up to 26 hour(s) Balanced mode (with GPS) - up to 50 hour(s) Power saving mode (with GPS) - up to 58 hour(s) Ultra-low temperature (with GPS) - up to 10 hour(s) Ultra-low temperature (without GPS) - up to 9 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging dock |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Zepp App |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | MIL-STD 810G |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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