Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 vívoactive 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43.4 mm | 40 mm |
Height | 43.4 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 11.7 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 43 g | 42 g |
Body Material | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal | Deep orchid |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 112-180 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | White | - |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |