In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger |
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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 | 45.1 mm |
Height | 45 mm | 45.1 mm |
Depth | 15.3 mm | 12.8 mm |
Weight | 53 g | 50.5 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox 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, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration |
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, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, animated workouts |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger |
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Case Size | - | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Brushed stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Polymer |
Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Silver / midnight blue |
BAND | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 135-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Tactical leather |
Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Brown |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 8 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 8 days GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Legacy Hero Series First Avenger |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
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 | - |