Xplora X5 Play vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Xplora X5 Play and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xplora X5 Play vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 40 mm
Height 48.5 mm 40 mm
Depth 15 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 54 g 43 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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, solar charging, 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 2S Solar
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Blue | Pink | Black Neo tropic
BAND Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
CAMERA Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
CPU Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type 8909W -
BATTERY Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora X5 Play Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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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