Xplora 3S vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xplora 3S and Garmin Instinct 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 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System RTOS -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
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 15.3 mm
Weight 50 g 53 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Sky blue Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, G-sensor Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis 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
Modes - Stealth mode
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms 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 SMS Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology GSM -
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
Type IPS - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.33" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
BAND Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 132-224 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo
CAMERA Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
Storage Capacity 160 MB -
CPU Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
CPU Type MT2503A/E -
BATTERY Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life - 56 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) 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)
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Garmin Instinct Solar
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery -
Compliant Standards IP67 MIL-STD-810
SAR Value 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 100 m
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