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GARMIN Instinct 2 Solar - Graphite, 45 mm

GARMIN Instinct 2 Solar - Graphite, 45 mm

Key Features

Battery Life
Up to 28 days
Supported OS
iOS & Android
Guarantee
2 years
Display size
1.27"
156 x 156 memory-in-pixel (MIP) screen
Payments & calls
No pay/calls Power
Resistance
Water resistant 10 ATM
£201.06

What Customers Say

Reviewers appreciated the Instinct 2 Solar's tough, outdoor-ready build and incredible battery life that solar charging can stretch to weeks, along with its many activity profiles and solid GPS support. However, it was also criticised its retro monochrome display and the lack of smart extras like offline maps, music or voice assistants. Customers note the watch tracks workouts accurately and the solar power means they rarely think about charging, but they admit the black‑and‑white screen feels dated and heavy GPS use still drains the battery quickly. Despite these shortcomings, many users feel it's a reliable, long‑lasting companion for hiking and training.

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ChoiceWise Review: 76 Out Of 100
Display
73
Battery
74
Fitness & Health
70
Durability
60
Smart Ecosystem
80
Connectivity & GPS
100
Comfort Build
78
CategorySmartwatch
Strap materialSilicone
ClosureBuckle
Supported OSiOS & Android Android 7.0 or higher iOS 13.0 or higher Windows PC
ConnectivityBluetooth
GPSBuilt-in GPS
Battery typeLithium-ion
Charging methodUSB Cable Solar Power
Charge timeUp to 2 hours
Battery lifeUp to 28 days Smartwatch mode: 28 days Battery saver mode: 65 days Unlimited with Solar Charging
Size1.27"
Type156 x 156 memory-in-pixel (MIP) screen
TouchscreenNo
ShapeCircle
ResistanceWater resistant 10 ATM
Health & fitness trackingSteps Calories Burned Heart Rate Sleep Pace Speed Floors Climbed Move IQ Course Guidance Intensity Minutes Distance TrueUp Gym Activity Profiles Training (Planning, activity analysis) Golf distance & scorecard features Outdoor Hiking Features Body Battery Recovery Stress Respiration Blood Oxygen Saturation Running Cycling Swimming Yoga Pilates Indoor climbing Golf Rowing (indoor or outdoor)
Smart functionsMusic remote Alarm Timer Stopwatch Reply to texts (android only) Sunset & sunrise Weather forecast GPS Course Navigation Training Performance Tracking Training Status/Effect/Load Compass Routing with a course Sunset & sunrise Moon phase Temperature Weather Alternate time zones
Other featuresNo pay/calls Power manager VO2 max ABC sensors Altimeter Barometer Pulse Ox3 Sport apps Fitness age Access to global navigation satellite systems: GLONASS / Galileo
SensorsAccelerometer Barometer Compass Optical heart rate monitor Pedometer SPo2 blood oxygen Temperature
Dimensions45 x 45 x 14.5 mm (H x W x D)
ColourGraphite
Weight53 g
Manufacturer’s guarantee2 years
Box contentsGarmin Instinct 2 Solar Charging/data cable Documents