HONOR Watch ES vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HONOR Watch ES and Garmin Instinct 2 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

HONOR Watch ES vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL HONOR Watch ES Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 53 g
Body Details Case only: 21 g -
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES HONOR Watch ES Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, text messages preview, rejecting a call, animated workouts 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 Calendar, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY HONOR Watch ES Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY HONOR Watch ES Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 456 x 280 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.64" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection 2.5D curved glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE HONOR Watch ES Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE HONOR Watch ES Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Details Meteorite black Mist grey | Graphite
BAND HONOR Watch ES Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Meteorite black -
STORAGE HONOR Watch ES Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY HONOR Watch ES Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Basic mode - up to 25 days Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 100 min -
MISCELLANEOUS HONOR Watch ES Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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