Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Smartwatch vs Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch
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General
| Brand | Garmin | Garmin |
| Model Name | Instinct 2 Solar | Forerunner 265 |
| Ideal For | Men, Women | |
| Sales Package | Instinct 2 Solar, Charging/data cable, Documentation | Forerunner 265 GPS running watch, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation |
Design and Body
| Weight | 53 g | 47 g |
| Material | Fiber-Reinforced Polymer | Silicone, Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Strap | Silicon | Silicone |
| Shape | Circle | Circle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 100 m | 50 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Dust Proof | Yes | |
| Scratch Resistant | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color Monochrome, Sunlight-visible, Transflective memory-in-pixel | Color AMOLED |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 0.9 inches | 1.3 inches |
| Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| PPI | 283 ppi | 283 ppi |
| Always On Display | Yes | |
| Glass Type | Power Glass | |
| Features | Always On Display |
Memory
| Inbuilt Memory | 32 MB | 8 GB |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| Gyroscope | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Speaker | Yes | |
| Notifications | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Solar Charging | Multiple Sports Mode, Weather, Calendar, Find My Device, Ideal for Men & Women |
Camera
| Camera | No |
Technical
| Compatible OS | Android, iOS & Windows | Android & iOS |
Multimedia
| Music | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Backup | 28 days | Smartwatch mode: Up to 13 days, GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours, SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 14 hours, GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours, SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 6 hours |
| StandBy Time | Unlimited | 13 days |
Fitness Features and Sensors
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| BP Monitor | Yes | |
| Pedometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | |
| Sleep Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Meters and Sensors | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Thermometer | Calorie Count, Step Count, Multi-frequency Positioning, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Extra Features | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year, Brand Warranty |
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