Garmin
Device summary
Garmin
Instinct E 45mm
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 1.2-inch | 1.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 45.0 mm × 45.0 mm × 14.2 mm | 45.0 mm × 45.0 mm × 14.2 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 48 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | MIP |
| Resolution | 390 × 390 | 176 × 176 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Charging standard | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | GPS / multi-GNSS | GPS / multi-GNSS |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Fiber-reinforced polymer; metal-reinforced bezel | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Ingress protection | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 1.2-inch | 1.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 45.0 mm × 45.0 mm × 14.2 mm | 45.0 mm × 45.0 mm × 14.2 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 48 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | MIP |
| Resolution | 390 × 390 | 176 × 176 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Charging standard | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | GPS / multi-GNSS | GPS / multi-GNSS |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Fiber-reinforced polymer; metal-reinforced bezel | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Ingress protection | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Instinct E 45mm
5 g lighter · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness