In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Style and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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 Style | 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 | 42 mm | 40 mm |
Height | 42 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 11.9 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 25.5 g | 43 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove Style | 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, menstrual cycle | 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 Style | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove Style | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm | 20 mm x 20 mm |
Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove Style | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove Style | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Anodised aluminium | - |
Case Details | Light gold aluminium | Graphite aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Silver aluminium | Neo tropic |
BAND | Garmin vívomove Style | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 112-180 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Woven nylon | Silicone |
Band Colour | Blush pink | Black pepper | White | Moss | - |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove Style | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívomove Style | 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 5 days | 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 Style | 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 |