Battery life and display are the same. The Instinct 3 costs more, but it's lighter.
Short answer
Instinct 3 50 mm Solar - lighter (58 g), twice the storage, newer platform. Instinct 2X Solar - the same battery life for less.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Instinct 2X Solar | Garmin Instinct 3 50mm Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Display | MIP, 176×176 | MIP, 176×176 |
| Memory | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Battery life | up to 40 days | up to 40 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 50×50×14.5 mm, 67 g | 50×50×14.4 mm, 58 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
MIP 176×176, up to 40 days, NFC, barometer, gyroscope, 10 ATM, 50×50 mm.
Case
67 vs 58 g.
Storage
64 vs 128 MB.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Newer and lighter - Instinct 3 50 mm Solar.
- Saving money - Instinct 2X Solar.
FAQ
Is battery life the same?
Yes, up to 40 days.
Is there NFC?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Instinct 2X Solar.