Garmin Instinct vs Surf vs Tactical: Specifications Compared
| Product Info |
 Garmin Instinct Solar Specifications, Features, Pros, Cons and Price |
 Garmin Instinct Surf Solar Specifications, Features and Price |
 Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical Specifications, Features and Price |
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| Price | - | $439.95 | - |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Garmin Instinct Solar | Garmin Instinct Surf Solar Edition | Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical edition |
| Device type | Fitness/Sport smartwatch | Fitness/Sport smartwatch | Fitness/Sport smartwatch |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex | Men |
| Release date | July, 2020 | July, 2020 | July, 2020 |
| Predecessor | Garmin Instinct 2018 | Garmin Instinct 2018 | Garmin Instinct 2018 |
| Successor | — | — | — |
| Versions | Garmin Instinct, Garmin Instinct Camo Solar, Garmin Instinct Solar, Garmin Instinct Surf Solar, Garmin Instinct Tactical, Garmin Instinct Tactical Solar | Garmin Instinct, Garmin Instinct Camo Solar, Garmin Instinct Solar, Garmin Instinct Surf Solar, Garmin Instinct Tactical, Garmin Instinct Tactical Solar | Garmin Instinct, Garmin Instinct Camo Solar, Garmin Instinct Solar, Garmin Instinct Surf Solar, Garmin Instinct Tactical, Garmin Instinct Tactical Solar |
| BODY | BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 45 x 45 x 15.3 mm | 45 x 45 x 15.3 mm | 45 x 45 x 15.3 mm |
| Weight | 53g | 53g | 53g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular | Circular |
| Case material | Fiber-reinforced polymer | Fiber-reinforced polymer | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Strap material | Silicone | Silicone | Silicone |
| Bezel material | Fiber-reinforced polymer | Fiber-reinforced polymer | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Strap size | 22 mm | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Interchangeable strap | 22 mm, Yes | 22 mm, Yes | 22 mm, Yes |
| Screen protection | Power Glass | Power Glass | Power Glass |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Durability test | MIL-STD-810G | MIL-STD-810G | MIL-STD-810G |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color | Flame red, Graphite, Lakeside blue, Sea foam, Sunburst, Tundra | Cloudbreak, Pipeline | Black, Moss grey |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.27 inches | 1.27 inches | 1.27 inches |
| Display type | LCD, Memory-in-pixel (MIP), transflective | LCD, Memory-in-pixel (MIP), transflective | LCD, Memory-in-pixel (MIP), transflective |
| Display resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Pixel density | — | — | — |
| Always on | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom watch face | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | (not touchscreen), 5 Physical buttons | (not touchscreen), 5 Physical buttons | (not touchscreen), 5 Physical buttons |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | ANT+, Bluetooth | ANT+, Bluetooth | ANT+, Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No | No |
| GPS | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
| NFC | No | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, WLAN 2.4GHz | Yes, WLAN 2.4GHz | Yes, WLAN 2.4GHz |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | — | — | — |
| ROM | — | — | 16MB |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Technology | None | None | None |
| SIM type | None | None | None |
| Band | — | — | — |
| NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Email alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reply to Notifications | - | - | - |
| MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
| Audio | No | No | No |
| Bluetooth music | No | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | No | No |
| Microphone | No | No | No |
| Camera | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light | Yes | — | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | No | No | No |
| Gyroscope | — | — | — |
| HRM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter (SpO2) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other sensors | — | — | — |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blood Pressure | No | No | No |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | No | No | No |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | - | - | - |
| Stress | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fall detection | No | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater heart rate tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| On-screen workout | No | No | No |
| Sport modes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | — | — | — |
| Battery capacity | — | — | — |
| Battery life | GPS: 30hrs/38hrs (Solar), Smartwatch mode: 24 days/54 days (solar), Watch mode: 56 days/unlimited (solar) | GPS: 30hrs/38hrs (Solar), Smartwatch mode: 24 days/54 days (solar), Watch mode: 56 days/unlimited (solar) | GPS: 30hrs/38hrs (Solar), Smartwatch mode: 24 days/54 days (solar), Watch mode: 56 days/unlimited (solar) |
| Charging type | Charging dock | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar charging | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | — | — | — |
| CPU | — | — | — |
| GPU | — | — | — |
| Operating system | Proprietary OS | Proprietary OS | Proprietary OS |
| MISC | MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Garmin Connect | Garmin Connect | Garmin Connect |
| Compatibility | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS |
| Payment system | None | None | None |
| Voice command | No | No | No |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Garmin Instinct, Manual, Straps | Charger, Garmin Instinct, Garmin Instinct Tundra, Manual, Straps | Charger, Garmin Instinct, Manual, Straps |
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