Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Smartwatch vs Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smartwatch
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General
| Country of Origin | United States | |
| Brand | Garmin | Garmin |
| Model Name | Instinct 2 Solar | Vivoactive 5 |
| Ideal For | Men, Women | |
| Sales Package | Instinct 2 Solar, Charging/data cable, Documentation | Vívoactive 5, USB-C Charging/data cable, Documentation |
Design and Body
| Weight | 53 g | 36 g |
| Material | Fiber-Reinforced Polymer | Anodized Aluminum, Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Strap | Silicon | |
| Shape | Circle | Circle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 100 m | 50 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | 10 ATM | 5ATM |
| Dust Proof | Yes | |
| Scratch Resistant | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color Monochrome, Sunlight-visible, Transflective memory-in-pixel | Color AMOLED |
| Touch | No | Yes |
| Size | 0.9 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels |
| PPI | 283 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Glass Type | Power Glass |
Memory
| Inbuilt Memory | 32 MB | 4 GB |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Calling | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| Gyroscope | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Speaker | Yes | |
| Notifications | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Solar Charging |
Camera
| Camera | No |
Technical
| Compatible OS | Android, iOS & Windows | Android, iOS |
Multimedia
| Yes | ||
| Music | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |
| Battery Backup | 28 days | Up 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 Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | Unlimited |
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, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, VO2 Max, Thermometer |
| Extra Features | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year, Brand Warranty | |
| Covered in Warranty | Any Manufacturing Defects | |
| Not Covered in Warranty | tear & wear | |
| Warranty Service Type | Service center |
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