GarminGarmin Instinct 2 Solar, GPS Outdoor Watch, Solar Charging Capabilities, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracbak Routing, Graphite
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GarminGarmin Instinct 2 Solar, GPS Outdoor Watch, Solar Charging Capabilities, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracbak Routing, Graphite

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Product ID: 424975050
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Details

  • Operating System
    Android Wear
  • Memory Storage Capacity
    16 GB
  • Special Feature
    Recovery Time;
  • Battery Capacity
    100 Amp Hours
  • Connectivity Technology
    Bluetooth USB
  • Wireless Communication Standard
    Bluetooth
🌍Multi-GNSS support
☀️Unlimited battery life
🏃‍♂️48 hours GPS mode

Description

🌟 Elevate your outdoor experience with the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar!

  • TRACK EVERY MOVE - Comprehensive health monitoring at your wrist.
  • BUILT FOR THE BOLD - Rugged design meets cutting-edge technology.
  • CONNECT AND CONQUER - Smart notifications keep you in the loop, wherever you roam.
  • STAY CHARGED ANYWHERE - Harness the power of the sun for limitless adventures!
  • NAVIGATE WITH CONFIDENCE - Tracback routing ensures you never lose your way.

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is a rugged GPS outdoor watch designed for adventurers. With solar charging capabilities, it offers unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 48 hours in GPS mode. It features built-in sports apps, multi-GNSS support, and comprehensive health monitoring, making it the perfect companion for any outdoor enthusiast.

Specifications

Touch Screen TypeCapacitive
Display TypeLED
Human-Interface InputButtons
Compatible DevicesSmartphone
Control MethodTouch
Are Batteries IncludedYes
Supported Satellite Navigation SystemGLONASS, GPS, Galileo
Connectivity ProtocolUSB, Bluetooth
Sport TypeTraining, Exercise & Fitness, Camping & Hiking, Swimming, Outdoor Lifestyle
Battery Average Life48 Hours
Mount TypeWrist Mount
Resolution480 x 272
Compatible with Vehicle TypeCar
Screen Size1.27 Inches
Additional FeaturesRecovery Time; MTB Dynamics; Wrist-Based Heart Rate; Stress Tracking; Sleep Score and Advanced Sleep Monitoring; Body Battery™ Energy Monitoring; Pulse Ox; Fitness Age; Intensity Minutes, Multi-GNSS Support; ABC Sensors; Tracback® Routing; Smart Notifications; Connect IQ™ Store; Safety and Tracking Features; Built-in Sports Apps; HIIT Workouts; VO2 Max; Daily Workout Suggestions
Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, USB
Map TypesSatellite
Item Weight52 Grams
Item Dimensions L x W x H1.57"L x 1.57"W x 0.52"H

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Reviews

4.5

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T**!

BADASS WATCH!

I’ve had smart watches I was issued through the military before so that’s nothing new to me. This is therefore a more I formed review. When I got this watch I was pleasantly surprised by ease of use with respect to swapping through the menus and selecting what you need. Does take some time perhaps to memorize where to go for each item but that is to be expected. I mostly wanted this for the GPS with outdoor activity and the heart rate and fitness features. (Fitbit only ever broke after 3 months, that is to say stopped working out of the blue). The compass is on point and the heart rate monitor is spot on as well. One of the coolest things about this is that it connects to an app and you can look for even better watch faces that have exactly what you want to see on them instead of just the default, that’s the kind of support GARMIN gives with this. I got the watch face that displays heart rate, so I don’t have to swap through menus or use the app to see it in real time. The fit is great and the battery life is as well. You should be aware that some features use up more battery than others, such as active GPS etc, so if you use that you can expect the battery to drain a little bit more quickly. The only adjustment I needed to make was the charging cable, I needed to pinch the lip of the plug with needle nose pliers ever so GENTLY just to adjust them the tiniest amount so it seated properly in the watch which is one of the pictures. I am very happy with this purchase!

A**R

From a smartwatch-reluctant watch collector

I don't write a lot of reviews, but I thought I'd chime in about this. (Just a regular old customer here--no connection to Garmin or Amazon.) My point of view might be uncommon for Garmin owners: I actually don't think of myself as a Smartwatch guy and have actually turned down free Apple Watches (as holiday gifts) on two occasions. No interest in texting on my wrist. I'm a "watch guy" in the more traditional sense--a big fan of mid-tier to high-end mechanical watches. But I wanted one techy watch for when I bike and work out and for a long backcountry hike where GPS was going to be necessary. I've owned this watch for a couple months now and have put it through its paces: swimming (it's highly water-resistant), biking, lifting, and (as mentioned) in the wilderness. It hasn't disappointed.Set up is easy and intuitive: if you can handle using an iPhone, you should have no problem making your way through the process. Downloading the smartphone app on your device and syncing it is worth the trouble, in my opinion. Among other things, it will allow you to keep on top of software updates, control your music while working out (without having to touch your phone), and get whatever alerts (like texts or Ring notifications) you might want to opt into. I have it set up so that the Garmin app only seeks out my watch when I open the app---don't want this thing constantly searching and draining my phone battery when I'm not even wearing the watch.I do still fumble through the different buttons trying to remember what does what, but it is getting better. I usually only wear this for a few hours at a time a few days a week; if I wore it more regularly, I'm sure I would be far more fluent by now. And the good news is, you really can't mess anything up by pressing the wrong button.There's tons of customization that you can do (during setup or just whenever) to rearrange the main screen, add or remove activities and options, etc. For an entry-level smartwatch, it's impressively featured!Battery life is utterly insane. I charged it before a 10-hour hike where the GPS was going the entire time--that was in early May. Since then I've worn it several times for many collective hours, sometimes in GPS mode, sometimes not, and I only had to charge it again today--in mid June. Granted, I power it down whenever I'm not using it, but still, you get a lot of time out of a single charge. I have the solar version, and I suppose that extends the battery life in a limited way---can't say I've tested that or noticed strong evidence of it, but I'll take Garmin's word for it.The GPS tracking feature works very well once you get it dialed in to your preferences, which isn't tricky to do. If you get lost, you can flip to the screen where your track is: it's just a squiggly line on the screen---there's no map background on this plain-Jane, smaller, black and white display---but with pretty minimal brainpower, you can use it to retrace your steps, no problem. No chance of getting lost with this thing on, as long as you've got a signal---and I've never had any trouble acquiring one. Beyond that, just having it on your wrist as a trip computer, tracking how long you've been at it, how many miles you've covered, your elevation, etc, is really nice. It allowed me to provide very specific answers every time my kid asked "how many more miles do we have to go?" Note, though, that you'll need to activate the GPS mode when you start your hike (or ride or whatever). And you'll want to shut if off when you're done in order to extend the battery life.Nice to have the heart-rate and pulse oximeter features. Also reassuring to have the "incident reporting" feature, or whatever it's called. Thankfully haven't had to use it, but I've read positive customer reviews from folks who have. It's a comfort to know that my wife will get an instant alert on her phone if I crash my bike, for example. And I believe the alert will include my exact location.As for the watchy-watch stuff: this thing is very well built. It feels robust, but is as light as a feather. I mean, you can really forget you have it on, especially if you're accustomed to wearing a luxury sports watch that weighs more than 100g. I haven't tried swapping out the rubber strap, but I see no reason why you couldn't put it on a NATO or something if you wanted to. The integrated strap itself feels like it's good quality, though I imagine it will eventually need to be replaced after a few years of putting it on and taking it off.The overall look is very rugged and "tactical." At least with the black model, there's nothing refined or luxurious about it at all.The main thing I want to say about it as a watch per se is that the size is perfect, at least for me. A lot of these smartwatches nowadays are enormous: 45mm and super-thick. To me they look absurd. This one is about 40mm, which is by no means small, but it's sensible and while definitely "sized" for a man, could work well as an oversized unisex option. Point is, when I'm wearing it, it just feels like a normal watch, proportioned like several of my other, mechanical watches---not like a giant wrist computer. It calls no attention to itself. The screen isn't tiny or anything: the display is plenty readable. It's not touchscreen, it's not full color, you can't watch videos on it---if you want all of that, look at a different model. This is one of those "everything you need, nothing you don't" items. (Though, again, it has a pretty surprising array and number of features---most of which I've never used.)Big fan.

C**E

Athlete review

Great product. This product is VERY durable. It can track almost anything you can think of. Perfect for running, hiking, and working out. You can receive and read notifications as long as your phone is connected. You cannot talk through the watch for a phone call, but you can accept the call. The charging speed is insanely fast. Once I forgot to charge the watch, plugged it in for 20 minutes and it lasted me 8+ hours. All you have to do is charge it for one night and it will last you for a week. Good value for money. 5/5 would definitely recommend for all athletes.

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