Garmin Instinct vs. ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct vs. ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Altimeter, gravity sensor, ECG sensor, PPG sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective LCD - colour - high-reflective
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
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct ASUS VivoWatch SP HC-A05
Case Shape Round -
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
Band Type Strap Strap
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
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging clip
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 -
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