Side by side comparison and review of i'm Watch Tech Collection and Garmin Instinct. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | I'm Droid 2 (customised Android version) | - |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 4 or later, Blackberry 10 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking |
Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 40.6 mm | 45 mm |
Height | 52.9 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | 10 mm | 15.3 mm |
Weight | - | 53 g |
Body Material | Titanium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | - | Waterproof |
Colours | Black | White | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, magnetometer | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | - | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Hands-free | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp |
Notifications | Missed calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Digital Player | MP3 | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CELLULAR | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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Messaging Services | SMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Connectors | 3.5 mm headphone jack | - |
DISPLAY | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.54" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Pixel Density | 220 ppi | - |
Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Case Details | - | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red |
BAND | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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Band Type | - | Strap |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 132-224 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam |
STORAGE | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | - |
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RAM | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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RAM Size | 128 MB | - |
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CPU | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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CPU Type | i.MX233 | - |
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BATTERY | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 450 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 5 hours | 14 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Standby Time | 48 h | - |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | i'm Watch Tech Collection | Garmin Instinct |
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Included Accessories | - | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Address Book, Mail, Calculator, SMS, Facebook, Twitter, Photos, News, Weather, Music, Instagram, Stock Market, i'moticon, Appointments, Calls | STR3AMUP! |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |