Instinct 2X SOLAR, 50mm GPS smartwatch, built-in sports apps & health monitoring, SOLAR charging & ultra tough design features, up to 40 days battery life, Graphite

After using the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar for the past few weeks, I can confidently say it's an incredible piece of technology that has seamlessly integrated into my daily life. If you’re considering this watch and wondering how it compares to the 2 and 2S models, the main differences are the size, battery life and the flashlight. The original Instinct 2 is 45mm, the 2S is 40mm, and the 2X is 50mm. I will attach photos of the front, size and back of the watch, and I have an 18cm wrist for reference. The battery life is also different, with the 2X being the best, then the 2, then the smaller 2S. The flashlight (unexpectedly one of the best features) is only available on the 2X model. Size and Display: The Instinct 2X Solar features a larger display compared to the 2 and 2S, making it incredibly easy to read notifications, track your steps, or check the time at a glance. The bigger screen is a welcome upgrade that enhances usability, whether you're at your desk or on the move outdoors. Plus, with more solar panel real-estate and upgraded solar panel tech, it makes the solar capabilities more meaningful. You literally gain more power by spending the same time in the sun, compared to the other models. Battery Life: The battery life of this watch is simply ridiculous. Even with multiple extra features turned on, I’m predicted to enjoy 30 days of battery life. I've been wearing it for 20 days and have 10 days left. This is a stark contrast to the daily charging routine required by other smartwatches, like the Apple Watch. This extended battery life means I can rely on it without constantly needing to recharge, making it ideal for busy people. I will need to charge this watch for 2 hours, once per month. No worries at all. I stopped using my previous smartwatch purely because it needed charging on a daily basis which I got sick of. I love that I can just wear this watch, without worrying about the battery. Built-In LED Flashlight: Unexpectedly, one of my favorite features is the built-in LED flashlight. Before buying, I really thought it was a gimmick that I wouldn't use, but It's surprisingly incredibly handy and something I use multiple times a day. Whether I’m navigating dimly lit areas in the my house late at night or need a quick light source for any task, this flashlight is incredibly bright and convenient. It easily lights up an entire room on full brightness, it's as bright if not brighter than my phone torch, and it's on my wrist at all times, easily activated with a swift double click of a button. I went to buy a used car the other day, and even used it to check under the car for rust. The seller found it very amusing and remarked that it was like a "spy gadget"! I honestly feel at this point that I would feel lost without it. Plus, it's LED so barely puts a dent in battery life. GPS Accuracy: The dual-band GPS on the 2X Solar provides exceptional accuracy. While I primarily use it for tracking workouts and runs, the precision it offers is impressive and ensures that my data is always accurate, whether I’m exercising or simply checking my route. I have attached a few screenshots of the Garmin Connect app so you can see what to expect with that. The GPS maps style image is the analysis of a quick walk I went on with my dog. You can see in the bottom left the red circle is where I had a quick mad dash with my dog who chased me around some grass and back to the path. Super accurate. Customization: The customization options available with the Instinct 2X Solar are extensive. I appreciate how I can tailor the watch face and settings to fit my personal style and needs. Not only can you completely change between dozens of watch faces, and potentially thousands more with the Garmin store, but when you've selected a watch face you like you can also edit every single data point on the face, choose exactly what you want to see, and where you want to put it on the display. The Garmin Connect app complements this perfectly, offering excellent insights into my fitness data and helping me track my progress with ease. It’s a fantastic tool for managing both my workouts and daily activity levels. One of my favorite features is the "training readiness" feature and body battery, which takes into account your sleep history, activity and stress markers, to determine whether you should rest or exercise. I have found it exceptionally accurate. When I feel good, I see my body battery is high to match. When I feel really run down, I check it and without fail see an awful body battery score. Durability: Despite being a rugged smartwatch, the 2X Solar fits comfortably and looks great for everyday wear. It’s built to be tough, but its design is sleek enough to complement a professional setting, making it just as appropriate for an office environment as it is for more demanding activities. In summary, the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar has proven to be an invaluable tool in both my professional and personal life. Its impressive battery life, handy flashlight, precise GPS, and customizable features make it a standout choice for anyone looking for a versatile smartwatch that performs exceptionally well in any situation. If you’re looking for a smartwatch that can keep up with a busy lifestyle and offer top-notch functionality, the Instinct 2X Solar is definitely worth considering. 5 stars all day. I am now officially a Garmin fan.

After so many expensive smart watches I was fed up of the 1-day battery life only after disabling every useful feature possible and just stopped wearing them in favour of more simple digital watches and my favourite Suunto X-Lander. I came across the Garmin Instinct 2 as a cheap smart watch option with all the features. I originally looked at the Solar version but as it's winter in the UK and I mostly wear long sleeves even in the summer, I couldn't justify the extra £60. I haven't been disappointed. I get 30-days on one charge (no GPS) and with only a 2hr recharge, it's pretty much always on my wrist. I actually love the basic mono screen, which works best with light on dark watch faces, and that it's controlled entirely from buttons (no fingerprints to wipe from the screen). It took no time to work out what the buttons do and how to navigate the options. And if that's too awkward, the Garmin Connect app allows you to configure every aspect of the watch. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of activity options the watch can track, each with it's own customisable screens and data tracking. In particular, with the golf activity linked with the Connect Golf app, it does exactly the same as the golf version Garmin Approach S12 watch. Even without the activity tracking it's an amazing every day watch. It's the ideal size for my largish wrist, it looks smart, it's water resistant, it has built-in sensors for altitude, barometer, compass (as good as my Suunto) as well as temperature, heart rate and blood oxygen, steps; then the added GPS tracking and notifications all make this perfect for my needs.

I’ll be honest, I don’t think I was the target customer for this watch, but now that I’ve got it, good luck trying to take it off me. As a long-time Apple Watch user, I’m still amazed by how tough this thing is. My last Apple Watch managed to get a scratch about 15 minutes after I took it out of the box. This Garmin, on the other hand, has been through two years of everyday use and even managed to damage my wall when I was trying to retrieve a lost dog toy. The watch just laughed it off and carried on. The battery life is incredible – I regularly get around 30 days between charges. In fact, my biggest issue now is finding the charging cable because I use it so rarely. Yes, there are newer models with fancy colour screens, but honestly, this one is perfect for me. It’s been with me through tough workouts, mountain hikes, and now, as I sit at my desk writing this review. It’s not the prettiest thing out there – it’s got that “so rugged only a mother could love it” kind of charm – but it’s solid, reliable, and absolutely brilliant. If you want a watch that just gets on with the job and doesn’t care what anyone else thinks, this is the one.

Pas le dernier modèle mais fait tout ce dont j’ai besoin, charge rapide, resistante, look sympa par rapport aux autres montres orientées running. Pratique pour tous les sport outdoors.

Très bon produit ! Facile à utiliser et paramétrer. Les données sont juste. Bien utile en rando ou autres. Beaucoup de militaires en ont...

perfect. very nice and original watch

Ich wechsle von einer Apple Watch SE. Mich hat das ewige aufladen genervt. Hier absolut kein Problem, der Akku hält bei Benutzung der HF Sensoren und 4/5 Workouts die Woche knapp 3 Wochen, wenn man sie nur als Uhr benutzt dann 3 Monate. Den Sauerstoffmesser habe ich ausgeschaltet, habe nach 1 Woche Nutzung gemerkt das da alles normal ist. Trage die Uhr 24/7, auch zum schlafen. Schlaftracking und Features wie die Body Battery funktionieren super, die Herzfrequenzmessungen stehen denen der Apple Watch in nichts nach. Die Uhr ist sehr robust und funktional, die Knopf Bedienung sehr angenehm. Sie benötigt Anfang etwas mehr Zuneigung um sie so einzurichten, wie man sie gerne hätte. Die App funktioniert auch sehr gut und zeigt alle Informationen sehr detailliert an. Das war eine weitere Sache, die mich an der Apple Watch gestört hatte. Apple sammelt die ganzen Daten zwar in Apple Health, wertet sie aber nicht aus. Garmin arbeitet hier mit Stress Leveln und der Body Battery, was mir sehr gut gefällt. Habe mich außerdem für die kleine Version der Uhr entschieden und bin zufrieden mit der Größe, auch wenn sie anfangs etwas klein wirkte. Ich habe lange überlegt ob ich sie kaufen soll, aber wenn man sie einmal komplett benutzt hat, will man nicht zurück zur Apple Watch (zumindest ich). Die Uhr ist mehr wieder eine Uhr aber mit Funktionen wie GPS, dem Activity Tracking, und Benachrichtigen. Also mehr ein Tool, wohingegen die Apple Watch ein Smartphone am Handgelenk darstellt. Die Benachrichtigung an der Uhr funktioniert im übrigen auch gut, man kann zwar nicht antworten aber die Nachrichten sehen. Wenn’s einen stört kann man dieses Feature aber auch einfach deaktivieren. Alles in allem eine super Uhr, die ich gerne früher entdeckt hätte. Für jeden der überlegt, probier es aus sonst weißt du nicht ob sie dir gefällt. Bei mir ist aus ausprobieren der Wechsel von der Apple Watch geworden!

Bellissimo e comodo, super contento dell'acquisto. 2 nei: 1. Il colore di cassa e cinturino hanno tinta leggermente diversa, per cui aprendo la scatola la prima reazione è una delusione. La cassa è di un verde più spento. 2. L'app del telefono necessita di riavvii giornalieri, altrimenti la connessione con il Bluetooth sempre attivo si perde. Spegnere e riaccendere il Bluetooth, lo stesso per L'app e l'orologio funziona nuovamente. L'orologio è funzionalmente ed ergonomicamente ottimo. Ho provato sport cardio, bike, run, hike, nuoto in piscina, per ciascuno le schermate sono diverse, hike e bike usano il GPS per indicare il percorso, ma solo hike lo visualizza. Bike ti dà la velocità in km/h mentre corsa min/km. Nuoto in vasca ha la possibilità di selezionare 25 o 50m e il conteggio delle vasche è piuttosto accurato, anche indoor (immagino funzioni tipo contapassi, ma a bracciate). Ha tasti rapidi per GPS, bussola-altimetro, connettività, altrimenti menu navigazione. Mentre una funzione è attiva, diciamo cardio, è possibile tornare al menu e scegliere in simultanea cronometro o conto alla rovescia (per lavori a blocchi interval training). Il cardio registra bene, ogni tanto specie ad alte pulsazioni perde la lettura per alcuni istanti ma mantiene il valore, quindi non ci sono "linee frastagliate" nei grafici. La app è ottima, c'è n'è una seconda con cui si possono installare quadranti personalizzati, ma la uso poco. La vera potenza è la batteria, dichiarata 28 giorni, non ho verificato precisamente ma come ordine di grandezza è vero per le funzioni di base (indossato con cardio attivo). Se si esegue una funzione allenamento il consumo è maggiore e la durata rimanente è indicata sul quadrante in ore, es. 30h. C'è anche il modo "battery saver" che disabilità cardio etc. Gli ultimi 2 giorni l'orologio chiederà di entrare in modo battery save. Ho trovato recensioni online che lo valutano in dettaglio, posso dirvi in generale che lo trovo ottimo, oltre alle mie aspettative. È leggerissimo e il cinturino è morbido, non irrita e non da fastidio. Sono solito togliere gli orologi a casa e al lavoro perchè mi danno fastidio al polso, questo non lo tolgo quasi mai. La carica si fa sul retro della cassa, c'è un connettore che è sempre scoperto, non necessita di nessun tappo o copertura. Faccio regolarmente la doccia con l'orologio, ci ho nuotato, nessun problema. Atrenzione, ci sono altri modelli con carica solare, tattici, con cassa più piccola (da donna). Ogni modello ha abbinata una serie di colori cassa e cinturino, consultate un catalogo del produttore per capire cosa stiate scegliendo. Contentissimo dell'acquisto. Ci ho abbinato una base di ricarica acquistata a parte. La mia scelta era sulla base della durata della batteria e di vedere sempre il quadrante visibile. L'idea di avere uno Smart watch con il quadrante sempre nero non mi interessava. Questo modello è visivamente come un classico orologio digitale, con le funzionalità di Smart Watch. Non ha schermo touch, ha 5 pulsanti, sensori bussola, altimetro, temperatura, cardio, ossigenazione sangue. È resistente e spartano, bei colori, durevole.