In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Sport and Garmin Instinct. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Garmin Instinct |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43 mm | 45 mm |
Height | 43 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | 11.6 mm | 15.3 mm |
Weight | 40.8 g | 53 g |
Body Material | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Garmin Instinct |
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Sensors | Altimeter, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration |
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, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp |
Notifications | - | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Garmin Instinct |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | LCD - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 128 x 128 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Garmin Instinct |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Case Details | Black | Rose gold | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red |
BAND | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Garmin Instinct |
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Band Type | Sport band | Strap |
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Band Size | L | - |
Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 148-215 mm | 132-224 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | White | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam |
BATTERY | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Garmin Instinct |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 14 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Garmin Instinct |
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Included Accessories | - | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | VO2 Max, Fitness Age | STR3AMUP! |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |