Garmin's two most affordable watches. A runner with a bright screen or a tough outdoor watch?
Short answer
Forerunner 70 - 1.2" AMOLED, 512 MB, lighter (40 g). Instinct E - up to 16 days, 10 ATM, barometer and compass, cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 70 | Garmin Instinct E 45mm |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.2", AMOLED, 390×390 | MIP, 176×176 |
| Memory | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Battery life | up to 13 days | up to 16 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC | no | no |
| Sensors | heart rate | heart rate, barometer, compass, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 42.6×42.6×11.9 mm, 40 g | 45×45×14.2 mm, 48 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Display
AMOLED 390×390 vs MIP 176×176.
Sensors
Forerunner - heart rate; Instinct - heart rate, barometer, compass, temperature.
Protection
5 vs 10 ATM.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Running and display - Garmin Forerunner 70.
- Hiking and price - Garmin Instinct E.
FAQ
Is there NFC?
No, on neither.
Do they work with Android?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
The Instinct E.