In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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.
| GENERAL | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| 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 | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Width | 36 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 51 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 10 mm | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | 45 g | 53 g |
| Body Details | Main unit: 36 mm x 10 mm x 51 mm 38 g | - |
| Body Material | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Waterproof |
| Colours | Brown | Black | Lime | Silver metal | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| Designed For | Sony XPERIA Z5, Z5 Dual, Z5 Premium | - |
| FEATURES | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | 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 | Voice control, gesture control | 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 | Calendar, SMS | 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 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Messaging Services | SMS | - |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
| Connectors | Micro-USB | - |
| DISPLAY | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Type | LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 320 x 320 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.6" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Colour Depth | 16-bit (65000 colours) | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Touchscreen Technology | Capacitive | - |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
| CASE | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 45 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Case Details | - | Mist grey | Graphite |
| BAND | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Band Type | Link bracelet | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-230 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
| Band Material | Stainless steel | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Steel | Black | Lime | - |
| STORAGE | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 MB |
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| RAM | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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| CPU | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Manufacturer | ARM | - |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | Cortex-A7 | - |
| Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | - |
| BATTERY | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 420 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 48 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) 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 | 96 h | - |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Recharge Time | 1 hour | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Messages, Google Play, Weather, Reminders, Date | - |
| Compliant Standards | IP68 | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
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