Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 40 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 12.7 mm | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | 40 g | 53 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, solar charging, 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 4S | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 45 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
| Case Back | Polymer | - |
| Case Details | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Mist grey | Graphite |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 18 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | 135-230 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 5 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) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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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 |
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