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Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition 45mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black - (2022)

Model: 010-02627-13
SKU: 6494684
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Customers are impressed with the Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition 45mm Smartwatch, particularly its exceptional battery life and impressive durability. Many appreciate the lightweight design and slim profile of the watch. Overall, the watch seems to be well-received for its robust build and long-lasting performance.

Generated by AI based on customer reviews.

Features

  • 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 constructed to U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance

  • Tactical features

    Dedicated tactical features include Jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format and preloaded tactical activity

  • Stealth mode

    Go dark with stealth mode to disable wireless communication and data sharing

  • Multi-GNSS support

    Built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) track in more challenging environments than GPS alone

  • 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)

  • 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.

  • 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: up to 51 days in smartwatch mode (with solar charging (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)) and up to 28 hours in GPS mode (with solar charging (assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions))

Specifications

  • Screen Size
    33 millimeters
    Touch Screen
    No
    Operating System Compatibility
    Android, Apple iOS
    Operating System
    Garmin
    App Compatible
    Yes
    Built-in Storage
    1 gigabytes
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Reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 43 reviews

98% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers are impressed with the Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition 45mm Smartwatch, particularly its exceptional battery life and impressive durability. Many appreciate the lightweight design and slim profile of the watch. Overall, the watch seems to be well-received for its robust build and long-lasting performance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Battery Life (17)
  • Durability (17)
  • Design (4)
  • Weight (3)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Watch

    It was actually a little more basic then i wanted but it grew on me fast gave charged it one time the sun takes care of the rest havent pluged it in since day one so overall very very satisfied in this purchase would choose this over galaxy watch anyday next is color touchscreen one and solor is the best

    This review is from Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Coyote Tan - (2022)

    Posted by JosephL

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No buyers remorse!

    This watch is awesome, I don’t feel like I’m wearing a watch at all. Very light. Easy to use and read. Easy to customize the quick buttons or view controls. It looks great, it performs greater.

    Posted by NickL

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but expensive

    It's okay. The price tag is too high. You can ping yourself for location in grid but has to be outside. Good for hikers. It tells you sun up and down.

    This review is from Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Coyote Tan - (2022)

    Posted by JSNI

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch at a fair price.

    Great watch Garmin makes really durable products. I wear it all the time. I have the first battery version. Decided to upgrade when it was on sell. Basic display on this watch battery will last for a long time. This one being solar I might not need to charge it.

    Posted by TN01

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best purchase!

    Gifted to my boyfriend, who loves this watch! He wears it everyday and hardly takes it off! It’s very durable which is what he needs for his line of work. Slims design, which I like! We use most of the tactical features when hiking/camping. Really comes in handy! He tracks his fitness progress on it. Overall a really great watch and worth the money!

    Posted by JenniferK

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Small but nice updates from Instinct V1

    I loved my first two instinct watches (I had two because of an issue after about a year with it shutting off which was a bummer, but Garmin made it right after the second one and upgraded me to a V2). There are some nice updates, starting with screen. Easier to read, and everything is crisp on it. More activities are included, and things like Garmin pay, are a nice update as well. The band seems a little stiffer, which for me is actually more comfortable. That might be because it is not broken in yet, but Garmin took a watch I loved and improved it!

    This review is from Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition 45mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black - (2022)

    Originally posted on Garmin

    Posted by Lonewolf

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Over priced

    I bought this watch a few weeks ago. For the same amount of money as an Apple Watch it has way less features, far inferior screen quality and the band is causing a reaction on my skin that resembles necrotizing fasciitis. So I can’t even wear it. The one redeeming quality is that the battery life and solar feature are great.

    This review is from Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition 45mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black - (2022)

    Originally posted on Garmin

    Posted by Jake55

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Pros for Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition 45mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black - (2022)
Battery Life, Durability, Design, WeightBattery Life, Overall Performance, Features, Solar Charging, FlashlightThere were no pros for this product—Battery Life, Overall Performance, Features, Fitness Tracking, Comfort
Cons for Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition 45mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black - (2022)
There were no cons for this product—User InterfaceThere were no cons for this product—Size

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Questions & Answers

  • Does this smartwatch monitor heart rate?

    Yes, this smartwatch tracks your heart rate.

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  • Is this smartwatch water resistant?

    Yes, this smartwatch is water resistant to a maximum depth of 328 feet.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Are there built-in sports apps in this watch?

    Yes, there are built-in sports apps to take on running, biking, swimming, strength training and more.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What material is the case made of?

    The case material is Fiber-Reinforced Polymer.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Does this watch have a silent alarm?

    Yes, this watch has a silent alarm.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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