Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin vívoactive 4. 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 vívoactive 4 |
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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 vívoactive 4 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, 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 |
| 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 vívoactive 4 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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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 vívoactive 4 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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| Case Size | - | 45 mm |
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| 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 | Shadow grey |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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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 | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Black | Shadow grey |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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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 vívoactive 4 |
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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 | - |
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