Huawei Watch GT 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT 2 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Huawei Watch GT 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 9 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 41.8 mm 45 mm
Height 41.8 mm 45 mm
Depth 9.4 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 29 g 52 g
Body Material Plastic, stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor, capacitive sensor, 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 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, call alerts, store & play music 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 Calendar, SMS, Email 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 receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.1 LE EDR Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size 42 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black stainless steel | Stainless steel | Rose gold stainless steel Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Lake cyan | Gravel beige | Black | Rose gold -
STORAGE Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
CPU Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Manufacturer Huawei -
CPU Type Kirin A1 -
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 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
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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