Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width - 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 43 g
Body Details Case only: 52 g -
Body Material Titanium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, capacitive sensor, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, recovery time, training intensity Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Modes 100+ Workout modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Camera remote control, answering a call, VO2 max, call alerts, making a call, store & play music, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, weather information, HUAWEI TruRelax, personalised Watch Faces, personal golf coach, Route Back, HUAWEI TruSeen 4.0+, HUAWEI Share OneHop 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 - Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.1 BR/EDR+LE Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.39" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Night black | Nebula grey Neo tropic
BAND Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-210 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Black | Grey brown -
STORAGE Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
RAM Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
RAM Size 32 MB -
CPU Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Manufacturer Huawei -
CPU Type Kirin A1 + STL4R9 -
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 455 mAh -
Battery Life 14 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - 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
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Charging cradle, charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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