Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xplora 3S 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

Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System RTOS -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 42 mm 45 mm
Height 56.5 mm 45 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 50 g 53 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Sky blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, G-sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, 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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms 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 SMS Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology GSM -
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type IPS - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.33" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
CAMERA Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity 160 MB 32 MB
CPU Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
CPU Type MT2503A/E -
BATTERY Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) 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 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery -
Compliant Standards IP67 -
SAR Value 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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