In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Sport 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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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 | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | - | 45 mm |
Height | - | 45 mm |
Depth | - | 14.5 mm |
Weight | - | 52 g |
Body Details | Case only: 19 g With silicone band: 33.8 g |
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Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time | 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, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection | 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 | SMS, Email, high and low heart rate | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | OLED - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 72 x 154 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Case Size | - | 45 mm |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents | Graphite | Electric lime |
BAND | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 135-230 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 6 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days Watch mode - up to 6 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 | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove Sport | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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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 | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |