Garmin Instinct vs. HONOR Watch ES

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and HONOR Watch ES. 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. HONOR Watch ES Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct HONOR Watch ES
Product Type Sport watch Smart 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 -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 53 g -
Body Details - Case only: 21 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct HONOR Watch ES
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle
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, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, text messages preview, rejecting a call, animated workouts
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct HONOR Watch ES
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct HONOR Watch ES
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 456 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.64"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass 2.5D curved glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct HONOR Watch ES
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct HONOR Watch ES
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Meteorite black
BAND Garmin Instinct HONOR Watch ES
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Meteorite black
BATTERY Garmin Instinct HONOR Watch ES
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 14 day(s) 10 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)
Basic mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 100 min
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct HONOR Watch ES
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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