In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and ASUS VivoWatch 5. 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 | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 11 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 | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
Weight | 53 g | - |
Body Details | - | With silicone band: 74 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Altimeter, gravity sensor, temperature, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope |
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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 | Speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, blood pressure, oxygen level, altitude, temperature, ECG, sleep quality score |
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 | Personalised Watch Faces |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Missed calls, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | LCD - colour - high-reflective |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Case Shape | Round | Circular |
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Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | - |
BAND | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Band Type | Strap | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
Band Material | Silicone | - |
Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | - |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 10 days Power saving mode - up to 14 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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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 | - | HC-B05 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |