Garmin Instinct vs. Garmin D2 Delta S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin D2 Delta S. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct vs. Garmin D2 Delta S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Garmin D2 Delta S
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 -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 42 mm
Height 45 mm 42 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 15.4 mm
Weight 53 g 65 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Garmin D2 Delta S
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, 3-axis compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level
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 Music remote handling, HRmax, camera remote control, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Garmin D2 Delta S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Garmin D2 Delta S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Domed sapphire crystal
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Garmin D2 Delta S
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct Garmin D2 Delta S
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Rose gold-tone
BAND Garmin Instinct Garmin D2 Delta S
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 Leather
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Beige
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Garmin D2 Delta S
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Garmin D2 Delta S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 7 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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Garmin D2 Delta S
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (white)
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! Garmin Pay, Garmin Pilot
Compliant Standards 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 -
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