Garmin vívomove HR Premium vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Premium 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívomove HR Premium vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight 56.5 g 52 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, VO2 max 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 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
Features Music remote handling, strength training guidance, camera remote control, Bluetooth Smart technology, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible 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 - 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 HR Premium Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin Instinct 2
Type Monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Gold Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S/M -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 122-189 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
STORAGE Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove HR Premium Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software VO2 Max, Fitness Age -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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