Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S 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 4S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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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 | 40 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Depth | 12.7 mm | 13.3 mm |
| Weight | 40 g | 42 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 2S |
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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 4S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
| Case Back | Polymer | - |
| Case Details | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Deep orchid |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 18 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | 112-180 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 2S |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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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 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 | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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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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