Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Smartwatch vs Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smartwatch

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General

Country of OriginUnited States
BrandGarminGarmin
Model NameInstinct 2 SolarVivoactive 5
Ideal ForMen, Women
Sales PackageInstinct 2 Solar, Charging/data cable, DocumentationVívoactive 5, USB-C Charging/data cable, Documentation

Design and Body

Weight53 g36 g
MaterialFiber-Reinforced PolymerAnodized Aluminum, Fiber-reinforced polymer
StrapSilicon
ShapeCircleCircle
Water ResistantYesYes
Water Resistant Depth100 m50 m
Water Resistant Certificate10 ATM5ATM
Dust ProofYes
Scratch ResistantYes

Display

TypeColor Monochrome, Sunlight-visible, Transflective memory-in-pixelColor AMOLED
TouchNoYes
Size0.9 inches1.2 inches
Resolution176 x 176 pixels390 x 390 pixels
PPI283 ppi460 ppi
Glass TypePower Glass

Memory

Inbuilt Memory32 MB4 GB

Connectivity

Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth CallingYes
GPSYesYes

Extra

GyroscopeYes
Inbuilt MicrophoneYes
Inbuilt SpeakerYes
NotificationsYes
Extra FeaturesSolar Charging

Camera

CameraNo

Technical

Compatible OSAndroid, iOS & WindowsAndroid, iOS

Multimedia

EmailYes
MusicYes

Battery

Battery TypeLithium Ion
Battery Backup28 daysUp to 11 days (5 days display always-on), Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days, GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 21 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 17 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to 8 hours
Wireless ChargingYes
StandBy TimeUnlimited

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, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, VO2 Max, Thermometer
Extra FeaturesAlarm Clock, Stopwatch, TimerAlarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer

Warranty

Warranty1 year, Brand Warranty
Covered in WarrantyAny Manufacturing Defects
Not Covered in Warrantytear & wear
Warranty Service TypeService center

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