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Garmin - Instinct 2X Solar Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Red - (2023)

Model: 010-02805-11
SKU: 11980896
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Specifications
  • Screen Size
    39 millimeters
    Touch Screen
    No
    Operating System Compatibility
    Android, Apple iOS
    Operating System
    Garmin
    App Compatible
    Yes
    Global Positioning
    GPS, Galileo, GLONASS
  • Key Specs
    • Screen Size: 39 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.)
    • Global Positioning: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS (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, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Hours slept, Pace, Resting heart rate, Steps taken, VO2 Max
    • 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
  • General
    • Brand: Garmin
    • Model Number: 010-02805-11
    • Product Name: Instinct 2X Solar Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer
    • Color: Red
    • Product Type: Smartwatch, Activity tracker
    • Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
    • Model Family: Garmin Instinct 2X Solar
    • Year of Release: 2023
  • Design
    • Case Size: 50mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
    • Band Color: Flame Red
    • Clasp Type: Buckle
    • Rotating Bezel: false (Rotating the bezel controls the various functions of the device.)
  • Display
    • Display Screen: true
    • Screen Size: 39 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
    • GPS Enabled: true
    • Global Positioning: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS (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).)
    • 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, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Hours slept, Pace, Resting heart rate, Steps taken, VO2 Max
    • Multi-Sport Tracking: true
    • Sensors: Barometer, Altimeter, Compass, Gyro sensor, Accelerometer, Pulse oximeter (Sp02) 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: 1.96 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: 1.96 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: 2.36 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
    • Minimum Wrist Size: 144 millimeters
    • Maximum Wrist Size: 227 millimeters
    • Size: Adjustable
    • Band Size: Adjustable
  • Power
    • Rechargeable: true
    • Battery Strength Indicator: true
    • Charging Time: 120 minutes
    • Charging Interface(s): Solar, USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
  • Material
    • Band Material: Silicone
    • Case Material: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
    • Case Back Material: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
  • Camera
    • Integrated Camera: No
  • Other
    • UPC: 753759319397

Whatever you do, own it with Instinct 2X Solar. This bold, 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 when exposed to 3 hours of direct sunlight (50,000 lux) per day. When the sun sets, use the built-in LED flashlight to keep going and stay visible. Do more of what you love with preloaded activity profiles for running, biking, swimming, strength training and more. Count on multi-band signal reception technology to provide more accurate positioning, and multi-GNSS support to provide more reliable service in challenging environments. Check your wrist to stay connected with smart notifications, Garmin Pay contactless payments and Connect IQ app integration (when paired with your compatible smartphone). Understand your body better with all-day health monitoring for energy levels, stress, sleep, Pulse Ox, heart rate and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked. Pulse Ox not available in all countries).

  • Engineered for Endurance: This ultratough watch features a solar charged display and rugged 50 mm polymer case. It’s water-rated to 100 meters and tested to U.S. military 810 standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
  • Get more battery out of life: Go longer than ever with solar charging with unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode. Plus, power manager lets you extend battery life by controlling what settings and sensors draw power.
  • Designed to do you: With a design built for action and the features to support your high-energy lifestyle, this watch is always ready for adventure. Plus, its bold styling clearly shows the world that you do things your own way.
  • Solar powered: Solar charging Power Glass lens extends battery life, producing 50% more energy than the Instinct 2X Solar watch. Go longer with the potential for unlimited solar charged battery life in smartwatch mode.
  • Built-in flashlight: To help guide your way in low-light conditions, a built-in multi-LED flashlight provides variable intensities and strobe that matches your running cadence — plus a green light mode to help keep an eye on your immediate surroundings while operating at night.
  • Multi-band frequency support: Receive and utilize multiple frequencies sent by navigation satellites, which enable improved user position accuracy specifically in areas where GNSS signals are reflected, weak or typically do not penetrate.
  • ABC Sensors: Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and 3-axis electronic compass.
  • Trackback routing: Take the guesswork out of your return journey by using this feature to navigate the same route back to your starting point.
  • Refrence point: Keep track of a known place — such as your car or the trailhead — relative to your location, and easily find your way back to it.
  • Smart notifications: Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with your compatible smartphone.
  • Garmin Pay contactless paymets: Breeze through checkout lines and select transit systems with Garmin Pay contactless payments through participating providers.
  • Built-in sports apps: Do whatever you love with preloaded activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming, strength training, indoor climbing, skiing, snowboarding, golf, yoga, Pilates and more.
  • HIIT workouts: This activity profile tracks your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata and custom. Set the number of rounds, work/rest intervals and more.
  • Daily suggested workout: View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride to match your performance and recovery as well as the races coming up in your Garmin Connect smartphone app calendar.
  • Sleep score and monitoring: Get a full breakdown of your light, deep and REM sleep stages. View it all on a dedicated widget that includes your sleep score and insights.
Whats Included
  • Instinct 2X Solar
  • USB-C charging/data cable
  • Manual
Product Manuals

Q: Does this watch have GPS? Would you recommend it for hiking?

A: Yes it offers gps, you can save courses to navigate or use as current time tracking

Q: Will this watch pair with GPS dog collars

A: The Instinct 2X does not pair with the dog devices. The dog collars are paired to a compatible handheld, then the handheld broadcasts the dog information to the Dog Widget that is on the watch, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=Y7H0ftgxsT8Xb7z0sNUU1A&productID=884585&searchQuery=dog%20widget&tab=topics. For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Garmin

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