Garmin vívomove Luxe vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Luxe 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 Luxe vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 45 mm
Height 42 mm 45 mm
Depth 11.9 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 44.5 g 52 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Instinct 2
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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration 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, 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 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 Luxe Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Instinct 2
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size 42 mm 45 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Silver stainless steel Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Milanese band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel mesh Silicone
Band Colour Silver -
STORAGE Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Luxe Garmin Instinct 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days 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 Luxe Garmin Instinct 2
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
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