Garmin - Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black - (2023)
About this product
Why just carry out the mission? Own it with Instinct 2X Solar – Tactical Edition. This bold, rugged GPS smartwatch is built to U.S. military standard (MIL-STD-810), water-rated to 10 ATM and features solar charging for unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode when exposed to 3 hours of direct sunlight (50,000 lux) per day. Dedicated tactical features, such as night vision goggle compatibility, waypoint projection and dual-position GPS format, keep you mission-ready. Stealth mode lets you go dark by disabling wireless communication and data sharing. Count on multi-band signal reception technology to provide more accurate positioning, and multi-GNSS support to provide more reliable service in challenging environments. Stay ready for anything 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.
Night vision compatibility
Switch between daytime view and nighttime view with a screen designed to be read by night vision goggles.
Stealth mode
Go dark by enabling stealth mode to stop storing and sharing your GPS position and disable wireless connectivity and communication.
Dual-position format
Easily sync your location with others by seeing both the universal transverse mercator and military grid reference system on the same screen.
Ballistics calculator
Unlock the Applied Ballistics calculator via the AB Synapse – Garmin app (unlock fee required) to access aiming solutions for long-range shooting in the field.
Kill switch
If security becomes an issue, the kill switch wipes the device of all user memory.
Jumpmaster mode
Calculate high-altitude release points according to military guidelines while navigating to your objective once you’ve jumped.
Tactical activity
See time, pace, time of day, elevation and your location in both coordinate types.
- Touch ScreenNoOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage1 gigabytesGlobal PositioningGPS, Galileo, GLONASS
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 63 reviews
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| Pros for Garmin - Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black - (2023) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life, Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Brightness | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Features, Solar Charging, Flashlight | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Features, Comfort, Fitness Tracking | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Features, Solar Charging, Flashlight |
| Cons for Garmin - Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black - (2023) | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | User Interface | Touchscreen, Size | User Interface |
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