Why We Like The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Watch
With unmatched grit, the Instinct 2 Solar challenges us to go further and harder. From daily steps to backcountry ventures, the customizable features give us a full view of our fitness and pursuits, while the bomber housing doesn't think twice about hucking drops. Harnessing power from the sun and letting us make battery-extending changes on the fly, this watch is all ride and no die as we test our mental fortitude and physical limits.
Details
- Burly fitness and outdoor watch to track all your feats
- Solar charging capability for near limitless battery life
- Water-resistant up to 100m for exploring the open water
- Chemically strengthened case endures your most rugged adventures
- Multi-GNSS support to track your movement deep in the backcountry
- Smart notifications keep you in touch when you want to
- Large face and high-contrast display for easy on-the-move viewing
- Please see size chart for complete list of technical features
- Item #GRMF034
- Housing Material
- fiber-reinforced polymer
- Strap Material
- silicone
- Face Material
- Corning Gorilla Glass
- Movement
- digital
- Pedometer
- yes
- Odometer
- yes, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, TracBack, UltraTrac
- Altimeter
- yes
- Barometer
- yes
- Heart Rate Monitor
- wrist-based
- Technical Features
- see size chart
- Wireless
- Bluetooth, ANT+
- Operating System
- Garmin Connect
- Dual Times
- no
- Date Indicator
- yes
- Weekday Indicator
- yes
- Alarms
- alarm clock, high/low HR alert, inactivity alert, custom alerts, goal reached alert
- Backlight
- yes
- Battery Type
- rechargeable
- Battery Life
- [smartwatch] 28 days, unlimited with solar (3hr/day in 50,000 lux conditions), [battery saver watch mode] 65 days, unlimited with solar (3hr/day in 50,000 lux conditions), [GPS] 30hr, 48hr with solar (when used in 50,000 lux conditions), [max battery GPS] 70hr, 370hr with solar (when used in 50,000 lux conditions), [expedition GPS] 32 days, unlimited with solar (3hr/day in 50,000 lux conditions)
- Low Battery Indicator
- yes
- Includes
- Instinct 2 Solar, charging / data cable, documentation
- Claimed Weight
- 1.9oz
- Submersible
- yes, 10ATM (100m)
- Face Size
- 45mm
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- running, hiking, backpacking, climbing, training, MTB, cycling, skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing, SUP, rowing, paddling, fishing, hunting, tactical, golfing, yoga, casual
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 185 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 14, 2024
Garmin instinct two font.
I bought this watch about a month ago. Overall, I enjoy the operational look of the watch. Unfortunately, I would not recommend to a friend over the age of 45. My 50-year-old eyes have a very hard time reading the small text in a message screen. I’ve tried to increase the font size and you cannot. This is a big disappointment.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 10, 2024
Great watch for begginer to intermediate athletes
I bought this watch a couple of weeks ago and it was a huge upgrade from my forerunner 55, (nothing against that one this is just better) I'm excited to use this for triathlons over the summer.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 9, 2024
I should have bought one years ago
I’ve been a long-term Apple Watch user and recently decided to try and adventure towards the Garmin watches after seeing some of the features. I should’ve switched over years ago because this Garmin watch has features that I didn’t know I wanted. There was so much activity and unnecessary additions on the Apple Watch that I wasn’t really using it. My Instinct has exactly what I need and never having to charge it is a huge plus. I work outside for eight hours a day so I never have to worry about plugging it in. I was having to take my Apple Watch off during lunch to do a quick 30 minute fast charge because it would drain due to all of the other things running in the background.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 3, 2024
Upgraded
This watch is great. Ditch your Apple Watch your Fitbit. If ttt or music control are not your priority, but battery life useful tools and ruggedness are important? Get this
Originally reviewed on Garmin
April 3, 2024
Wonderful upgrade
I got this roughly about a month ago. I'm currently still on my first charge and I have about 9 days worth of battery left. This is more slim and compact compared to the other one which had a little bit of bulge for the sensor reader. I love the original version and until recently was still using it however it just started to break down over time mostly from wear and tear and I've enjoyed this one a lot. One of the big things I like is the ability to out of box use it but the addition of application and applets has been really nice.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
March 30, 2024
Very Resistant
I bought the Garmin Instinct Solar two and a half weeks ago. So far the watch is very functional and resistant. This is what I was looking for.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
March 30, 2024
Instinct 2 Solar
Bought this for my wife for Christmas & she tried it for over a month but did not like it. So I took it off her hands & bought her another watch. I am really impressed with it.my only big complaint is I wish it had color features, not just black/white. The battery, with solar help seems to last forever! It shows almost 30 days on a full charge, when I am not using the GPS features. It was too complicated to use for my wife, but I am quickly learning to use the features I need. I also would have liked it to be touch screen instead of needing to use the buttons to navigate the features. But I am getting along okay with it after having used it for over a month. So, yes, I am very happy with it as of today.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
March 23, 2024
Lots of features, works well, easy setup
I bought this a few weeks ago. I am disappointed only in that the face is not color. Just gray toned.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
March 23, 2024
Great Watch
I bought this watch about a month ago. I enjoy it. Helps me track my progress through out the day. Steps, tracks my sleep patterns. Truly enjoy it.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
March 15, 2024
Duarable and Simple to use. Data is great
I got it for my Birthday in August 2023. I never take it off, besides charging. I have only had to charge it maybe 6 times in 6 months. Great Sleep data and fitness data.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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