Garmin vívomove 3 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3 and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívomove 3 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 44 mm 40 mm
Height 44 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.3 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 19.6 g 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp 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 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
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type OLED - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size 44 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Details Powder grey | Black Neo tropic
BAND Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Powder grey | Black -
STORAGE Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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