Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Smartwatch vs Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch

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General

BrandGarminGarmin
Model NameInstinct 2 SolarForerunner 265
Ideal ForMen, Women
Sales PackageInstinct 2 Solar, Charging/data cable, DocumentationForerunner 265 GPS running watch, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation

Design and Body

Weight53 g47 g
MaterialFiber-Reinforced PolymerSilicone, Fiber-reinforced polymer
StrapSiliconSilicone
ShapeCircleCircle
Water ResistantYesYes
Water Resistant Depth100 m50 m
Water Resistant Certificate10 ATM5 ATM
Dust ProofYes
Scratch ResistantYes

Display

TypeColor Monochrome, Sunlight-visible, Transflective memory-in-pixelColor AMOLED
TouchYesYes
Size0.9 inches1.3 inches
Resolution176 x 176 pixels416 x 416 pixels
PPI283 ppi283 ppi
Always On DisplayYes
Glass TypePower Glass
FeaturesAlways On Display

Memory

Inbuilt Memory32 MB8 GB

Connectivity

Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYesYes
GPSYesYes

Extra

GyroscopeYes
Inbuilt MicrophoneYes
Inbuilt SpeakerYes
NotificationsYes
Extra FeaturesSolar ChargingMultiple Sports Mode, Weather, Calendar, Find My Device, Ideal for Men & Women

Camera

CameraNo

Technical

Compatible OSAndroid, iOS & WindowsAndroid & iOS

Multimedia

MusicYes

Battery

Battery Backup28 daysSmartwatch 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 TimeUnlimited13 days

Fitness Features and Sensors

Heart Rate MonitorYesYes
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) MonitorYesYes
BP MonitorYes
PedometerYesYes
AltimeterYesYes
CompassYes
Sleep MonitorYesYes
ReminderYesYes
Meters and SensorsAccelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, ThermometerCalorie Count, Step Count, Multi-frequency Positioning, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, GLONASS, Galileo
Extra FeaturesAlarm Clock, Stopwatch, TimerAlarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer

Warranty

Warranty1 year, Brand Warranty

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