LG G Watch W100 vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of LG G Watch W100 and Garmin Instinct 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

LG G Watch W100 vs. Garmin Instinct Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
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 - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 15.3 mm
Weight - 53 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Colours Titan black | White gold Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, pedometer, digital compass, gyro sensor, motion sensor Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis 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 Stealth mode
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, charging terminals Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
Notifications - Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
Type IPS - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.65" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Pixel Density 240 ppi -
Colour Depth 18-bit (262000 Colours) -
Screen Protection - Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch buttons
CASE LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
BAND LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 132-224 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo
STORAGE LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 36 hours 56 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS LG G Watch W100 Garmin Instinct Solar
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Calendar Sync, Google Now -
Compliant Standards IP67 MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
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