Garmin Instinct vs. Xplora X5 Play

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Xplora X5 Play. 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. Xplora X5 Play Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Supported Host Device OS 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
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 45 mm
Height 45 mm 48.5 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 15 mm
Weight 53 g 54 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, steps taken
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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Blue | Pink | Black
BAND Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam -
CAMERA Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
CPU Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 800 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)
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Xplora X5 Play
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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