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Instinct 2S Solar Watch

Instinct 2S Solar Watch

Description

Why We Love the Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Watch

The Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Watch is bold and exceptionally durable, designed to withstand the toughest activities. Whether you're lifting heavy weights or conquering challenging cross-country rides, this watch provides the crucial metrics you need to achieve your fitness goals. Its slightly reduced size ensures a comfortable fit on smaller wrists, while its reinforced face and housing are built to withstand rough conditions such as bar knurling and rock gardens. The watch's solar-powered technology allows it to draw energy from the sun, enabling you to make battery-extending adjustments while on the go. With the Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Watch, you'll never have to worry about running out of power during your adventures.

Specs

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: 21 days, 51 days with solar (3hr/day in 50,000 lux conditions)
  • Battery saver watch mode: 50 days, unlimited with solar (3hr/day in 50,000 lux conditions)
  • GPS: 22hr, 28hr with solar (when used in 50,000 lux conditions)
  • Max battery GPS: 54hr, 114hr with solar (when used in 50,000 lux conditions)
  • Expedition GPS: 25 days, 105 days with solar (3hr/day in 50,000 lux conditions)

Low Battery Indicator: yes

Includes: Instinct 2S Solar, charging / data cable, documentation

Claimed Weight: 1.5oz

Submersible: yes, 10ATM (100m)

Face Size: 40mm

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