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5.9Display6.4
4.0Battery life8.0
4.9Health tracking4.9
6.9Sports & outdoor6.5
9.1Build & durability8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical EditionRace 2
| Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition | Race 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46.6 mm | 49 mm | −2.4 mm |
| Width | 46.6 mm | 49 mm | −2.4 mm |
| Thickness | 15.1 mm | 12.5 mm | +2.6 mm |
| Weight | 67 g | 76 g | −9 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition better than Race 2?
- Weight67 g vs 76 g+13%
- Pixel density325 ppi vs 311 ppi+5%
- Sport profiles97 vs 95+2%
Why is Race 2 better than Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition?
- GPS battery life29 h vs 65 h2.2×
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)14 days vs 18 days+29%
- GPS battery life (dual-band)15 h vs 55 h3.7×
- Storage4 GB vs 32 GB8×
- Screen size1.2″ vs 1.5″+25%
- Thickness15.1 mm vs 12.5 mm+21%
- Resolution (width)390 px vs 466 px+19%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 47 mm | 49 mm |
| Weight | 67 g | 76 g |
| Thickness | 15.1 mm | 12.5 mm |
| Height | 46.6 mm | 49 mm |
| Width | 46.6 mm | 49 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire Crystal | Saphirglas Saphirglas |
| Strap material | silicone | Silikon |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 10 ATM | 100 m / 10 bar / 10 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.5″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | Farbdisplay |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 390 px | 466 px |
| Resolution (height) | 390 px | 466 px |
| Pixel density | 325 ppi | 311 ppi |
| LTPO display | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 14 days | 18 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 5 days | — |
| Battery saver mode | 18 days | — |
| GPS battery life | 29 h | 65 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 15 h | 55 h |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | — |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor | heart rate, barometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Offline maps | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 97 | 95 |
| Dive mode | — | Yes |
| LED flashlight | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | — |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Storage | 4 GB | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Suunto OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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