Solar-Powered Outdoor Design
Solar power and Power Glass support the Instinct 2 Solar’s rugged outdoor-watch design.
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Updated 4 months ago
Instinct 2 Solar
Rugged GPS outdoor watch with solar charging, long battery life, and tactical-style monochrome display.
Product Highlights
Sunlight-Visible Monochrome Display
The monochrome transflective memory-in-pixel display is designed to remain visible in sunlight.
Training and Wellness Tracking
Built-in features include GPS, pulse ox, sleep score and insights, training readiness, training status, daily suggested workouts, and recovery time.
The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is a rugged GPS outdoor watch with solar power, a monochrome sunlight-visible transflective MIP display, 100 m water resistance, and compatibility with iOS, Android, Garmin Connect, and Bluetooth.
Media Reviews
ZDNET4.5/5
Garmin Instinct 2 Solar review: Rugged, colorful, long lasting, and fit for all | ZDNET
The reviewer praises the device as a rugged, affordable adventure watch that excels in battery life and design updates, though it lacks some advanced smartwatch functions like music storage.
Pocket-lint4/5
Garmin Instinct 2 Solar review
The review highlights the superb battery life and durable build as major strengths, while noting the small display, lack of touchscreen, and missing premium smartwatch features as drawbacks.
Expert Reviews81/100
Garmin Instinct 2 Solar review: An excellent Fenix alternative | Expert Reviews
The reviewer calls it an excellent rugged sports watch but suggests that for most users, the standard non-solar model offers better value unless the extra battery longevity is essential.
Android Police7/10
Garmin Instinct 2 Solar review: Straightforward smartwatch with big battery life
The watch is described as a straightforward, long-lasting smartwatch, though performance results regarding battery life can vary based on actual sun exposure.
Video Analysis
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Band Material | silicone | |
| Battery Life | 28 days | days |
| Case Diameter | 45 mm | mm |
| Case Material | fiber-reinforced polymer | |
| Case Thickness | 14.5 mm | mm |
| Clasp Type | buckle | |
| Crystal Material | Power Glass | |
| Display Type | monochrome sunlight-visible transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) display | |
| Features | GPS, blood oxygen saturation monitor, relaxation breathing timer, pulse ox, sleep score and insights, Garmin Pay, training readiness, training status, daily suggested workouts, recovery time, relaxation breathing timer | |
| Movement Type | solar | |
| Power Source | solar | |
| Smartwatch Compatibility | iOS, Android, Garmin Connect, Bluetooth | |
| Water Resistance | 100 m | m |
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