Garmin Instinct vs. Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct vs. Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader
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 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 Saga Series Darth Vader
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
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 Saga Series Darth Vader
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
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 Saga Series Darth Vader
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Black
BAND Garmin Instinct Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader
Band Type Strap Band
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 Silicone
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Black
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
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 Saga Series Darth Vader
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
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 -
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