Huawei Watch GT 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT 2 and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Huawei Watch GT 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 40 mm
Height 41.8 mm 40 mm
Depth 9.4 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 29 g 43 g
Body Material Plastic, stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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, solar charging, 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 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.1 LE EDR Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size 42 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black stainless steel | Stainless steel | Rose gold stainless steel Neo tropic
BAND Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 112-180 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 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
CPU Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Manufacturer Huawei -
CPU Type Kirin A1 -
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 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) -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT 2 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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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