In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Garmin Instinct 2. 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 vívoactive 4 | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45.1 mm | 45 mm |
Height | 45.1 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | 12.8 mm | 14.5 mm |
Weight | 50.5 g | 52 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
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 | 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 | SMS, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Case Size | 45 mm | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Shadow grey | Graphite | Electric lime |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-200 mm | 135-230 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Shadow grey | - |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 8 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 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |