Garmin Instinct vs. Xplora XGO2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Xplora XGO2. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct vs. Xplora XGO2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android 4.4 (KitKat)
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 42 mm
Height 45 mm 52.5 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 15.6 mm
Weight 53 g 60 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
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, voice message, 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 XGO2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Nano SIM
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
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 -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red -
BAND Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
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 Black | Blue | Green | Pink
CAMERA Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
RAM Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
Manufacturer - Spreadtrum
CPU Type - SC9820E
Clock Speed - 1.2 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 700 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)
Standby time - up to 72 hours
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Xplora XGO2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G IP67
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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