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.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch ES |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart 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 | - | Case only: 21 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch ES |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, 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, 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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch ES |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | HONOR Watch ES |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
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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 |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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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 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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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 |