Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Width 42 mm 45 mm
Height 41 mm 45 mm
Depth 9 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 48.4 g 53 g
Body Details Main unit: 23.5 g
Wrist strap: 99 g
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Body Material Aluminium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensors Digital compass 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
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling 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 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 Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services MMS, SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0, NFC Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 220 x 176 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
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)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Standby Time 168 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer -
Compliant Standards IP57 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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