In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite. 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45 mm | 35.3 mm |
Height | 45 mm | 41.2 mm |
Depth | 15.3 mm | 10.7 mm |
Weight | 53 g | 35 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope |
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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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, breath, menstrual cycle |
Modes | - | 100+ Workout modes |
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 | Idle alert, music playback control, weather information, female health |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | TFT - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 320 x 360 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.55" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Case Shape | Round | Square |
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Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Black | Ivory | Blue |
BAND | Garmin Instinct | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Band Type | Strap | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 140-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | TPU |
Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Black | Ivory | Blue |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 262 mAh |
Battery Life | 14 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) |
Typical usage - up to 10 days Heavy usage - up to 5 days GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging 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 |