In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch Active 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 | Huawei Watch Active | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | Android Wear | - |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | 45 mm |
Height | - | 45 mm |
Depth | 11.3 mm | 14.5 mm |
Weight | 134 g | 52 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Huawei Watch Active | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Call alerts, voice control | 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 | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Huawei Watch Active | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Huawei Watch Active | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 400 x 400 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.4" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Pixel Density | 286 ppi | - |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Huawei Watch Active | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Huawei Watch Active | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | Black stainless steel | Graphite | Electric lime |
BAND | Huawei Watch Active | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Band Type | Link bracelet | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 120-210 mm | 135-230 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Stainless steel | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | - |
STORAGE | Huawei Watch Active | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 MB |
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RAM | Huawei Watch Active | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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BATTERY | Huawei Watch Active | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 300 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 1.5 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | - | 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 | Huawei Watch Active | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Included Accessories | - | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Google Now | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |