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Garmin Instinct 2S or Garmin Instinct E?

Two watches close on their specs: 6 differences the brands publish.

Garmin Instinct E, front view
  • 21 h GPS
  • MIP (transflective)
  • 41 g

2 colours

Side by side

CriterionGarmin Instinct 2S, front viewGarminGarmin Instinct 2SGarmin Instinct E, front viewGarminGarmin Instinct E
Battery
Smartwatch mode 21 days 14 days
GPS battery life 22 h 21 h
Navigation
Course guidance yes same for all
Back to start yes same for all
Screen and size
Screen type MIP (transflective) same for all
Screen size 0.79″ 0.86″
Resolution 156 x 156 pixels 166 x 166 pixels
Glass other same for all
Case 40 mm same for all
Thickness 13.3 mm 13.6 mm
Weight 42 g 41 g
Case material polymer same for all
Bezel polymer same for all
Water rating 10 ATM same for all
Sensors
Wrist heart rate yes same for all
Pulse oximeter (SpO2) yes same for all
Barometric altimeter yes same for all
Compass yes same for all
Training
Load and recovery yes same for all
Running power yes not stated
Multisport profiles yes not stated
Triathlon mode yes not stated
Strength and HIIT yes same for all
Structured workouts yes same for all
Training plans yes same for all

Prices

Garmin Instinct 2S

Garmin Instinct E

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