Garmin Forerunner 165 Smartwatch vs Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Smartwatch
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General
| Brand | Garmin | Garmin |
| Model Name | Forerunner 165 | Instinct 2 Solar |
| Ideal For | Men, Women | Men, Women |
| Sales Package | Forerunner 165, Power, Data Cable, Documentation | Instinct 2 Solar, Charging/data cable, Documentation |
Design and Body
| Weight | 39 g | 53 g |
| Material | Fibre-reinforced Polymer | Fiber-Reinforced Polymer |
| Strap | 20mm Silicon | Silicon |
| Shape | Circle | Circle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 50 m | 100 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Dust Proof | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED | Color Monochrome, Sunlight-visible, Transflective memory-in-pixel |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 1.2 inches | 0.9 inches |
| Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
| PPI | 460 ppi | 283 ppi |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | |
| Always On Display | Yes | |
| Glass Type | Chemically Strengthened Glass | Power Glass |
Memory
| Inbuilt Memory | 4 GB | 32 MB |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| NFC | Yes | |
| Gesture Control | Yes | |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistant | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Inbuilt Speaker | Yes | |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Find My Phone, Find My Watch, Weather, Calender | Solar Charging |
Camera
| Camera | No |
Technical
| Compatible OS | Android & iOS | Android, iOS & Windows |
Multimedia
| Music | Yes |
Battery
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Battery Backup | 11 days | 28 days |
| StandBy Time | Unlimited |
Fitness Features and Sensors
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| BP Monitor | Yes | |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | |
| Pedometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Meters and Sensors | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Barometer | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Thermometer |
| Extra Features | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer, Respiration Rate (24x7), Breathwork, Nap Detection, Hydration, Women's Health, Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer |
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