T-Rex 2 vs Instinct 2X Solar
T-Rex 2
2022 · $149.99 today
8169
Instinct 2X Solar
2023 · $399.99 today
8273
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why T-Rex 2 is better
- Resolution: 454 x 454 vs 280 x 280(2.6× more)
- GPS mode: 45 hrs vs 30 hrs(50% more)
Why Instinct 2X Solar is better
- Screen size: 1.4 in vs 1.39 in(higher)
Verdict
Instinct 2X Solar leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | T-Rex 2 | Instinct 2X Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.39 in | 1.4 in● |
| Resolution | 454 x 454● | 280 x 280 |
| Panel type | AMOLED, always-on | Transflective MIP, always-on |
| Battery | ||
| Typical use | 24 days | — |
| GPS mode | 45 hrs● | 30 hrs |
| Charging | Magnetic pogo pin | — |
| Smartwatch mode | — | 40 days |
| Battery saver + solar | — | Unlimited |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Military standard | MIL-STD-810G | MIL-STD-810 |
| Case material | Fiber-reinforced polymer | Fiber-reinforced polymer / titanium bezel |
| Sensors | ||
| GPS | Dual-band GNSS | Multi-band GNSS |
| Heart rate | BioTracker 3.0 optical HR | Optical wrist HR |
| SpO2 | Yes | — |
| Pulse Ox | — | Yes |