Display and case are almost the same. The Instinct 3 Solar costs more - for solar charging and NFC.
Short answer
Instinct 3 45 mm Solar - up to 28 days, NFC for payments, gyroscope. Instinct E 45 mm - basic and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Instinct E 45mm | Garmin Instinct 3 45mm Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Display | MIP, 176×176 | MIP, 176×176 |
| Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Battery life | up to 16 days | up to 28 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC | no | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 45×45×14.2 mm, 48 g | 45×45×14.9 mm, 52 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
MIP 176×176, 128 MB, GPS, barometer, compass, 10 ATM.
Battery life
Up to 16 vs up to 28 days - the Power Glass solar lens tops it up in daylight.
Payments
Only the Instinct 3 has NFC.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery life and payments - Instinct 3 45 mm Solar.
- Lowest price - Instinct E 45 mm.
FAQ
How heavy are they?
48 and 52 g.
Do they work with an iPhone?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
The Instinct E.