Xplora 4 vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora 4 and Garmin Instinct 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xplora 4 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android -
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 52 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer 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, 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 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Xplora 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Blue | Pink Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Xplora 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Blue | Pink -
CAMERA Xplora 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
CPU Xplora 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type 8909W -
BATTERY Xplora 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 800 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)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 4 Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery -
Compliant Standards IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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