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Instinct 2

$399.99

Garmin

Whatever you do, own it with Instinct 2 Solar. This rugged 45 mm GPS smartwatch in Graphite is built to endure demanding activities and your personal style. Solar charging delivers virtually unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode when worn daily outdoors in bright light (about 50,000 lux), so you can go farther between charges. Preloaded profiles for running, biking, swimming, strength training and more help you train smarter. When paired with a compatible phone, stay connected with smart notifications, Garmin Pay and Connect IQ compatibility. All‐day health monitoring tracks energy levels, stress, sleep, and Pulse Ox where available, giving you a clearer picture of your body. Built to th…

Reddit mentions

  • “The Instinct 2 Solar is solid but if you're coming from an Apple Watch the interface might feel pretty clunky at first. That said, the battery life is absolutely insane - I get…”
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  • “What’s your budget? I’m very happy with my Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. The battery is amazing. If I were buying again, and had a limitless budget, I’d probably buy a Garmin Enduro 3…”
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  • “Same here! Looking at how crappy my sleep quality truly was after drinking and being able to compare it to a regular night sleep was all the confirmation I needed to almost…”
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Product details
Hardware Sensors
GPS
GPS
Yes
Heart Rate Monitoring
Yes
Sleep Monitoring
Yes
Step Counting
Yes
Calorie Computation
Yes
Tracking Feature Type
Activity tracking, Location tracking
Case Material
Plastic
Case Size
45 mm
Activities Tracked
Running
Tracking Type
GPS
Water Resistance
Water-rated to 100 metres
Waterproof
Yes (to 100 m)
Scratch Resistance
Scratch-resistant display
Shock Resistance
Shock resistant, Yes
Display Diagonal Size
0.9 in
Display Type
Monochrome
Touch Screen
No
Display Features
Monochrome
Step Counter
Yes
Operating System
Android
Brand Compatibility
Garmin
Product Compatibility
Garmin Connect app, Phone, Garmin Connect app
Supported Device Type
Smartphones
Bluetooth
Yes
Cellular
No
Connectivity Interfaces
Bluetooth
Supported OS
Android
NFC
Yes (Solar variants), Yes (Instinct 2 trucker edition -- DEZL)
Wi-Fi
No
Wrist Watch Style
Sport
Internal Memory
32 MB
Power Source
Solar
Heart Rate Monitor
Yes
Heart Rate Sensor
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Three Axis Accelerometer
Yes
Altimeter
Yes
Digital Compass
Yes
Gyro Sensor
Yes
Motion Sensor
Yes
Band Material
Silicone
Band Size
22 mm
Band Closure Type
Single prong strap buckle
Interchangeable Band
Yes
Case Shape
Round
Weight
52 g
Depth
14.5 mm
Height
45 mm
Width
45 mm
Clock
Yes
Time Keeping Software
Garmin OS
Power Source Type
Solar
Rechargeable Power
Yes
Solar Powered
Yes
Recommended Use
Multisport
Suitable For Swimming
Yes
Department
Unisex
Gender
Unisex
Age Group
Adults
Top Use Cases
Navigation
Typical Users
Outdoor enthusiasts
Occasion
Day-to-day life
Occupation Use
Professional truck drivers
Battery Life
30 hours (GPS)
Battery Recharge Time
123 mins (to fully charge)
Battery Technology
Lithium-ion
Battery Form
Rechargeable battery
Design Type
Smartwatch
Design Style
Rugged
Dimensions
45 x 45 x 14.5mm
Subtype
Smartwatch
Body Material
Plastic
Bezel
Made from resin
Closure Type
Single prong strap buckle
Tactical
Yes
Pattern
Camo
Texture
Textured (buttons)
Handheld
No
GPS Type
Built-in GPS
GPS Features
Multi-GNSS Support
Maps Included
No
Call Alert
Call notifications can be received
Smartwatch Capabilities
Notifications
Integrated Components
GPS
Calendar Notification
Yes (standard calendar features)
Email Notification
Yes
Multisport Mode
Yes
Music Remote Handling
Yes
AutoPause
Yes
Autolap
Yes
Find Phone
Yes
Indoor Training Mode
Yes
Interval Training
Yes (on-unit Interval creator)
Auto Scroll
Yes
Lifetime Maps
No
Alarm
Yes
Highlighted Features
Solar charging, Built-in GPS
Notifications
Yes
Backlight
Yes
Barometer
Yes
Calendar
Yes
Countdown Timer
Yes
E-compass
Yes
Mobile Payment
Yes (Garmin Pay)
Stopwatch
Timer
Customizable Watch Face
Yes
Find My Phone
Yes
Music Player
No
Thermometer
Yes
Moon Phase
Yes
Tide Indicator
Yes (Surf edition)
Camera
No
Alert Type
Silent safety assistance alerts
Microphone
No
Speaker
No
SMS Notification
Yes
Assistant Support
No
Included Accessories
Band
Max Operating Temperature
Thermal resistant
Min Operating Temperature
Resists cold temperatures
Action Theme
Outdoors
Theme Type
Sports