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3.8Display2.3
8.0Battery life7.0
4.9Health tracking4.9
4.6Sports & outdoor2.8
4.6Build & durability5.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Apex 2 ProInstinct Solar Tactical Edition
| Apex 2 Pro | Instinct Solar Tactical Edition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46.5 mm | 45 mm | +1.5 mm |
| Width | 46.1 mm | 45 mm | +1.1 mm |
| Thickness | 14 mm | 15.3 mm | −1.3 mm |
| Weight | 66 g | 53 g | +13 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Apex 2 Pro better than Instinct Solar Tactical Edition?
- GPS battery life66 h vs 30 h2.2×
- Storage32 GB vs 0.02 GB1,600×
- Resolution (width)260 px vs 128 px2×
- Sapphire crystalYes · Instinct Solar Tactical Edition: No
- Pixel density200 ppi vs 101 ppi+98%
- Screen size1.3″ vs 1.27″+2%
- Sport profiles36 vs 28+29%
- Thickness14 mm vs 15.3 mm+9%
Why is Instinct Solar Tactical Edition better than Apex 2 Pro?
- Water resistance5 ATM vs 10 ATM2×
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)21 days vs 24 days+14%
- Weight66 g vs 53 g+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 46 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 66 g | 53 g |
| Thickness | 14 mm | 15.3 mm |
| Height | 46.5 mm | 45 mm |
| Width | 46.1 mm | 45 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Plastic / polymer |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | No |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire Glass | Power Glass™ |
| Strap material | Silicone / Nylon | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.3″ | 1.27″ |
| Display technology | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) |
| Panel | Touch Screen Always-On Memory LCD | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel |
| AMOLED / OLED display | No | No |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 260 px | 128 px |
| Resolution (height) | 260 px | 128 px |
| Pixel density | 200 ppi | 101 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 21 days | 24 days |
| Battery saver mode | — | 56 days |
| GPS battery life | 66 h | 30 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 24 h | — |
| Solar charging | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Charging | — | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | — |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Optical Heart Rate Monitor, Barometric Altimeter, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, 3D Compass, Thermometer ), Optical Pulse Oximeter, Electrical Heart Rate Sensor for HRV and Wellness Checks | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Accelerometer, Thermometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Offline maps | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | — |
| Sport profiles | 36 | 28 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| ANT+ sensors | — | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 0.02 GB |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | — | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | — | iOS, Android |
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