Xplora X5 Play vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora X5 Play 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 X5 Play vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora X5 Play 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 45 mm 45 mm
Height 48.5 mm 45 mm
Depth 15 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 54 g 52 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors 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 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 - 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 X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora X5 Play 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 Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Blue | Pink | Black Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
CAMERA Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2
Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
CPU Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type 8909W -
BATTERY Xplora X5 Play 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 Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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