Motorola Moto 360 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Motorola Moto 360 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

Motorola Moto 360 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input 2 microphones -
Width 46 mm 40 mm
Height 11.5 mm 40 mm
Depth 46 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 124 g 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel case Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Colours Dark metal | Black leather | Grey leather | Stone leather -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, 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
Features - 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 - 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 Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Messaging Services Facebook Messenger -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 320 x 290 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.56" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Pixel Density 205 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Neo tropic
BAND Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
RAM Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Manufacturer Texas Instruments -
CPU Type OMAP 3 -
BATTERY Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 320 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hours -
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
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Motorola Moto 360 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Stainless steel wrist strap, charging cradle Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Weather, Google Now, Pinterest, Lyft, Allthecooks Recipes -
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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