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Instinct 2 Solar Watch

4.348920863309353 out of 5 stars
278 Reviews

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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

What do you think about this product?

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 278 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 16 reviews
2 Stars - 6 reviews
3 Stars - 23 reviews
4 Stars - 53 reviews
5 Stars - 180 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

January 15, 2025

Nice watch

I had an older model and wanted to move to the newer model. I like the new model it has a couple additional features. It is easier to use maybe because it is a bit faster then the older model. The solar is nice. It extends the life of the battery. Nice to have the latest.

MU66

Originally reviewed on Garmin

5 out of 5 stars

January 11, 2025

Insane battery life and useful features

I’ve had this watch for almost 3 weeks now and genuinely like it. I haven’t been able to test the solar much but I have seen it charge even during the winter months, which is pretty cool. While it can’t do everything an Apple Watch can do, that seems to be more of a limitation by Apple. For instance, you cannot mirror your focus time back to your watch from your phone. So you have to set do not disturb in both places. I will happily trade some minor inconveniences like this to have a watch that can charge itself and last me three weeks, even if I don’t.

MattieJ

Originally reviewed on Garmin

5 out of 5 stars

January 10, 2025

My first smart watch.

Overall I really like it. Battery life seems good and the features I most want to know about are all on the face and easy to read. It is capable of doing more than I’ll ever need it to, which says a lot about the watch. I also like my heart rate transmits flawlessly to my Garmin bike computer making it nice and easy to read while riding.

Wanderingwheelz

Originally reviewed on Garmin

5 out of 5 stars

January 8, 2025

Long Lasting Charge

I bought this watch about a month ago. I haven't really had time to explore the many features, but I absolutely love the fact that I don't have to charge it every few days even after walking in the woods for hours. Although it is winter, I'm assuming that the sunlight is impacting its ability to recharge. I'm still trying to figure out why I'm not getting any stats on my indoor biking; nevertheless, I am overall quite happy with this watch.

Bibi

Originally reviewed on Garmin

5 out of 5 stars

January 8, 2025

Very impressed

I love that I don’t have to put my glasses on while hiking or snowshoeing the face is so clear to see! It has so much it is a challenge to learn all that one can do but I will get there! What is needed are better tutorials that are a little slower to pick up on.

Fletcher

Originally reviewed on Garmin

5 out of 5 stars

January 8, 2025

Garmin Instinct 2X solar

The watch is amazing it has great features and the personel reading are so accurate

Ray117

Originally reviewed on Garmin

4 out of 5 stars

January 8, 2025

Love it!

Love it. I'm still learning about everything that it can do

Dvldog.cj

Originally reviewed on Garmin

5 out of 5 stars

January 8, 2025

Perfect Health Tool

I love the watch. I’ve found myself checking it more often than my phone to see my daily trends. It’s very user friendly and would highly recommend it to anyone that’s looking to get their health back in order.

Michael G.

Originally reviewed on Garmin

4 out of 5 stars

December 29, 2024

Better watch faces

Having trouble getting faces. Would be a alot easier doing it from the app.

Bob7

Originally reviewed on Garmin

5 out of 5 stars

December 27, 2024

My Instinct 2 Solar is amazing

My Instinct 2 Solar has all the features and all the durability of my old Instinct Solar but includes all the great features that I enjoy from my Forerunner 945 like garmin pay and the triathlon sport app. Notifications are much quicker now too

Tres D

Originally reviewed on Garmin