Xplora XGO2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora XGO2 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 XGO2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora XGO2 Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android 4.4 (KitKat) -
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 52.5 mm 45 mm
Depth 15.6 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 60 g 52 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora XGO2 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, voice message, 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 XGO2 Garmin Instinct 2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Nano SIM -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora XGO2 Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora XGO2 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 XGO2 Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Xplora XGO2 Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Xplora XGO2 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
Band Colour Black | Blue | Green | Pink -
CAMERA Xplora XGO2 Garmin Instinct 2
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora XGO2 Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
RAM Xplora XGO2 Garmin Instinct 2
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Xplora XGO2 Garmin Instinct 2
Manufacturer Spreadtrum -
CPU Type SC9820E -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY Xplora XGO2 Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 700 mAh -
Battery Life Details Standby time - up to 72 hours 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 XGO2 Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards IP67 -
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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