Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader and Garmin Instinct Solar. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 45.1 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 45.1 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 12.8 mm | 15.3 mm |
| Weight | 50.5 g | 53 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Colours | - | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Modes | - | Stealth mode |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, animated workouts | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
| Notifications | SMS, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Case Size | 45 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
| Case Back | Polymer | - |
| Case Details | Black | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo |
| BAND | Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-200 mm | 132-224 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo |
| BATTERY | Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 56 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Legacy Saga Series Darth Vader | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
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