Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin fenix 5X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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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 | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
Weight | 53 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 98 mm |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature |
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 | Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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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 | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Case Size | - | 51 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Slate grey |
BAND | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 26 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 | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Storage Capacity | - | 12 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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) |
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fenix 5X |
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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 | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |