Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite - (2022)
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Specifications
- Screen Size33 millimetersTouch ScreenNoOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage1 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 33 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Built-in Storage: 1 gigabytes
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Blood oxygen, Respiration rate, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Resting heart rate, Hours slept, Laps swam, Pace, Duration of sleep stages, Route, Running/Walking speed, Stairs climbed, Steps taken, Skin temperature
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant, Shock resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 328 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Band Material: Silicone
- Series: Instinct 2 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-02627-10
- Product Name: Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer
- Color: Graphite
- Product Type: Smartwatch, Activity tracker
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Garmin Instinct 2
- Series: Instinct 2 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Year of Release: 2022
- Design
- Case Size: 45mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
- Case Shape: Circular
- Band Color: Graphite
- Clasp Type: Buckle
- Rotating Bezel: false (Rotating the bezel controls the various functions of the device.)
- Display
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Size: 33 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Display Type: MIP LCD, Digital
- Color Display: false
- Clock Display: true
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Customizable Watch Faces: true
- Screen Material: Power Glass
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Not Applicable (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Connectivity
- Data Plan Required: false
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Features
- Built-in Storage: 1 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Mobile Notifications: true
- Alert Type: Audible, Vibration, Visual
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Garmin Pay
- Music Player: false
- Silent Alarm: true
- Built-In Microphone: false
- Voice Activated: false (Able to interpret dictation and/or respond to simple voice commands.)
- Activity
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Blood oxygen, Respiration rate, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Resting heart rate, Hours slept, Laps swam, Pace, Duration of sleep stages, Route, Running/Walking speed, Stairs climbed, Steps taken, Skin temperature
- Multi-Sport Tracking: true
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, Temperature sensor, Optical heart rate (PPG) sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Medical Incident Notification: Contact call, Contact text (Receive notifications for detected medical incidents that enable you to contact emergency services if needed. In some cases, emergency services and/or preprogrammed emergency contacts may be notified automatically. May be reliant on whether wireless network coverage is available.)
- Medical Incidents Detected: Fall
- Performance
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant, Shock resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 328 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Maximum Height of Shock Resistance: 4 feet (Maximum height from which the product can be dropped and resist some degree of damage from impact.)
- Minimum Operating Temperature: -4.0 degrees fahrenheit (The lowest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures less than the minimum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 140 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.77 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.77 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.83 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length: 0.57 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Minimum Wrist Size: 135 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size: 228.6 millimeters
- Size: Adjustable
- Band Size: Adjustable
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Charging Time: 120 minutes
- Charging Interface(s): Other, Solar (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Replaceable Battery: false
- Material
- Band Material: Silicone
- Case Material: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
- Case Back Material: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
- Camera
- Integrated Camera: No
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 753759278922
Whatever you do, own it with Instinct 2 Solar. This rugged GPS smartwatch is tough enough to keep up with you and unique enough to fit your style. Plus, solar charging gives you unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions) so you can take on life’s unlimited possibilities. Do more of what you love with preloaded activity profiles for running, biking, swimming, strength training and more. When paired with a compatible smartphone, you even can stay connected to what matters to you with smart notifications, Garmin Pay and Connect IQ compatibility. Understand your body better with all-day health monitoring for energy levels, stress, sleep, Pulse Ox and much more (Pulse Ox not available in all countries. This device is intended to give an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device).
- Get more battery out of life: Go longer than ever with solar charging that gives you unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)
- Engineered for endurance: Rugged GPS smartwatch is water-rated to 100 meters and thermal- and shock resistant with fiber-reinforced polymer case and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla glass
- Built-in sports apps: Built-in sports apps to take on running, biking, swimming, strength training and more; plus, VO2 Max and other training features
- Smart notifications: Live the ultimate connected life with smart notifications and Connect IQ compatibility when paired with your compatible smartphone.
- Multi-GNSS support: Track your adventures with the built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter, plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo)
- Health monitoring: Understand your body better with all-day health monitoring features that track your heart rate, sleep, Pulse Ox, respiration and more (Pulse Ox not available in all countries. This device is intended to give an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device)
- Power manager: Extend your battery life and your time doing what you love using the power manager to see how settings and sensors impact your watch’s battery life and make changes on the fly
- Battery Performance: Battery life: unlimited in smartwatch mode (with solar charging (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)) and up to 48 hours in GPS mode (with solar charging (assuming 50,000 lux conditions))
- 15.4: 10.3
- Smart Notifications: 11.199999999999999289457264239899814128875732421875
Whats Included
- Instinct 2
- charging/data cable
- documentation
Product Manuals
A: The Instinct 2 Solar does not have music storage so it cannot play music without a smartphone. For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at [email protected]. Thanks Garmin
Q: Is this watch compatable with aftermarket watch bands?
A: Yes. Any 22mm watch band works for this watch. I bought two 22mm quick release watch band on amazon and they work perfect.
Q: Does this watch track running speed
A: This device you can connect to Garmin Connect app on your mobile device and set up different exercise activities. With the running activity you can track: Pace, Total steps, Total distance, set laps, monitor heart rates and workout intensity. You can do this with several different except codes ranging to almost anything you can think of and add through the Garmin connect app.
A: This device is waterproof up to 120 Meters underwater. It can be used for serious diving and survives months in the field enduring military use Nationwide in the USA standing up to competitors such as Samsung and Apple smartwatches designs created for similar activity. The Garmin would arguably take first place as far as water density protection
A: If you're referring to Time Format, yes. Time Format: Sets the watch to show time in a 12-hour, 24-hour, or military format.
A: Yes, the Instinct 2 Solar has a multisport mode for triathlons. Thank you for choosing Garmin. For further assistance please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Garmin
Q: Can you answer your phone and view text messages from this watch?
A: You can pick up the call from the watch but it doesn't have a mic or a non beep speaker. You can view text messages and other notifications as well as calendar events.
A: The Instinct 2 Solar does not have mapping capabilities. Thank you for choosing Garmin. For further assistance please contact us at [email protected] pr visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Garmin
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| Pros for Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite - (2022) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life, Overall Performance, Solar Charging, Ease of use, GPS | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Solar Charging, Flashlight, Comfort | Battery Life, Overall Performance, GPS Accuracy, Screen Quality, Sleep Tracking | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite - (2022) | |||
| Size, Screen Brightness | There were no cons for this product— | Size, Connectivity, Material | There were no cons for this product— |
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Customers regard the Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch's battery life and durability as exceptional, with many praising its long-lasting power and rugged construction. The solar charging feature is also frequently highlighted as a beneficial addition, while the GPS accuracy and comprehensive sleep tracking capabilities receive positive feedback. However, some users express concerns about the display's readability, particularly indoors, and the heart rate monitor's accuracy.
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