Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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 vívomove 3S | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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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 |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 39 mm | 40 mm |
Height | 39 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 10.9 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 24.5 g | 43 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, 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, stress level | 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 3S | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | OLED - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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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 3S | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Case Size | 39 mm | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Silver stainless steel | - |
Case Details | Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold | Neo tropic |
BAND | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 | Granite blue | Light sand | Navy | - |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | - | 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 3S | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 | - |