Garmin Instinct vs. Coros Pace 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Coros Pace 2. 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. Coros Pace 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Coros Pace 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking Running, cycling, trekking, indoor running, triathlon, pool swimming, open water swimming, strength training, gym cardio, GPS cardio
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 53 g -
Body Details - With silicone band: 35 g
With nylon band: 29 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Coros Pace 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart 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, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
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 -
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Coros Pace 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Coros Pace 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Colour Depth - 6-bit (64 colours)
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Coros Pace 2
Type Touch buttons Single push-button, digital dial
CASE Garmin Instinct Coros Pace 2
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Navy
BAND Garmin Instinct Coros Pace 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Navy
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Coros Pace 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 14 day(s) 20 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)
Regular usage - up to 20 days
UltraMax GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Full GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Coros Pace 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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