Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport 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 | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45 mm | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
Weight | 53 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 36 g With band: 62 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Protection | Waterproof | Dustproof, waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Altimeter, gravity sensor, ECG sensor, PPG 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, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, blood pressure, 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 | Call alerts, inactivity alert, ASUS HealthAI technology, medication reminder |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 |
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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 SP HC-A05 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 |
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Case Shape | Round | - |
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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 SP HC-A05 |
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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 | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Medical silicone |
Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | - |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 200 mAh |
Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 10 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 | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging clip |
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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 | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |