LG G Watch W100 vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of LG G Watch W100 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

LG G Watch W100 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear 1.0 -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Colours Titan black | White gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, pedometer, digital compass, gyro sensor, motion sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Modes Airplane mode -
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, charging terminals 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 - 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
CELLULAR LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
Type IPS - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.65" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Pixel Density 240 ppi -
Colour Depth 18-bit (262000 Colours) -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Push buttons
CASE LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Graphite | Electric lime
BAND LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
RAM LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 36 hours -
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 LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Calendar Sync, Google Now -
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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