Specifications
Screen Size23 millimetersTouch ScreenNoOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage1 gigabytes
Key Specs
Screen Size23 millimetersTouch ScreenNoOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage1 gigabytesGlobal PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GalileoMetrics MeasuredAltitude changes, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Resting heart rate, Hours slept, Laps swam, Pace, Running/Walking speed, Stairs climbed, Steps takenProtective QualitiesWater resistantMaximum Depth of Water Resistance330 feetBand MaterialSilicone
General
Product NameInstinct Solar Smartwatch 45mm Fiber-Reinforced PolymerBrandGarminProduct TypeSmartwatch, Activity trackerForm FactorWristwatchModel FamilyGarmin InstinctModel Number010-02293-10Year of Release2018ColorGraphiteColor CategoryGray
Design
Case Size45mmCase ShapeRoundCase Thickness0.6 inchesBand TypeBandBand Width22 millimetersBand ColorGraphiteClasp TypeBuckleRotating BezelNo
Display
Display ScreenYesScreen Size23 millimetersTouch ScreenNoScreen Resolution128 x 128Display TypeMIP LCDColor DisplayNoClock DisplayYesBacklit DisplayYesAdjustable BrightnessYesCustomizable Watch FacesYesScreen MaterialPower Glass
Compatibility
Operating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYes
Connectivity
Data Plan RequiredNoInternal CarrierNot ApplicableWireless ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-FiWireless StandardN
Features
Built-in Storage1 gigabytesGPS EnabledYesGlobal PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GalileoMobile NotificationsYesAlert TypeAudible, Vibration, VisualMusic PlayerNoSilent AlarmNoBuilt-In MicrophoneNo
Activity
Metrics MeasuredAltitude changes, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Resting heart rate, Hours slept, Laps swam, Pace, Running/Walking speed, Stairs climbed, Steps takenMulti-Sport TrackingYesSensorsAccelerometer, Barometer, CompassMedical Incident NotificationContact text, EmailMedical Incidents DetectedFall
Performance
Protective QualitiesWater resistantMaximum Depth of Water Resistance330 feet
Dimensions
Product Height1.8 inchesProduct Width1.8 inchesProduct Depth0.6 inchesProduct Weight1.86 ouncesProduct Length1.8 inchesMinimum Wrist Size132.08 millimetersMaximum Wrist Size223.52 millimetersBand SizeAdjustable
Power
RechargeableYesBattery Strength IndicatorYesCharging Interface(s)Other, SolarBattery TypeLithium-ionReplaceable BatteryNo
Material
Band MaterialSiliconeCase MaterialPlastic
Camera
Integrated CameraNo
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limitedManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
UPC753759258757
Do what you love, longer with Instinct Solar. This rugged GPS smartwatch boasts solar charging — giving incredible battery life in smartwatch and Expedition modes while outdoors. Monitor how your body uses energy by tracking heart rate, stress, estimated sleep and Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition) — which helps give you a better understanding of your health and wellness. Get more out of the sports you love with preloaded activity profiles such as running, biking, swimming and more. Smart notifications (when paired with a compatible smartphone) at the wrist keep you connected to what matters. Multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) help you track wherever your adventures take you.
Tracking and Training
Track your activities for running, biking, swimming, strength and more
Connected Smart features and notifications
Stay connected with smart notifications (when paired with a compatible smartphone) to see messages right on your wrist
Built-in Sensors
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
Rugged Build and Water Resistance
Rugged GPS watch is water-rated to 100 meters and constructed to U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance
Health and Wellness Monitoring
Help understand your health and wellness better with all-day health monitoring and Pulse Ox*
Custom Power Manager
View how various settings and sensors impact your watch’s battery life, so you can make battery-extending changes on the fly
Energy Monitoring
Monitor how your body uses energy by tracking heart rate, stress and sleep estimates with Body Battery energy monitoring
Solar Charging
Vastly extended battery life through solar charging
Disclaimer
*This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition
What's Included
Instinct Solar
Charging/Data Cable
Documentation
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- A: AnswerThis Garmin does not have detailed maps as it is a simple black/white display (reminds me of Kindle paperwhite) but it will definitely link with GPS without a phone. It has a basic mapping/waypoint/back-trail function, but you won't be navigating on detailed color maps or anything.
Answered by Chris
Q: QuestionIs this watch water proof mud resistant and shock resistant(2 answers)
A: AnswerThe Instinct Solar has a water rating of 10 ATM. It withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 100 meters and is suitable for splashes, rain or snow, showering, swimming, diving into water, snorkeling, high-speed water sports. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks JennyAnswered by GarminProductExpert
Q: QuestionCan you receiving text messages miss calls on this watch(2 answers)
A: AnswerYou can receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone. You can even respond to texts if you have an Android™ phone. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks JennyAnswered by GarminProductExpert
Q: QuestionDoes this Garmin Solar watch come with a charger and case?(3 answers)
A: AnswerIt comes with a USB charging cable. No case.Answered by tartis99
Q: QuestionCan you play music on this phone to bluetooth headphones without an iPhone nearby?(2 answers)
A: AnswerThe Instinct Solar features a widget that allows you to control music being played on a smartphone that is paired through the Garmin Connect app. Features such as play, pause, and skip to the next or previous track are available through the widget to control the media player on the phone. Additional features such as volume control, shuffle, and repeat are available on select Garmin devices. The music control widget controls the last used media player on the smartphone for both iPhone and Android smartphones. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks JennyAnswered by GarminProductExpert
- A: AnswerThe watch has a barometer for elevation. Its accuracy depends on calibration which is done automatically via gps at the beginning of an activity, or can be done manually (e.g., at known points). You can upload a breadcrumb/GPX trail, and there are various options for following a trail or navigating to a point, but there is not a full map on the watch.
Answered by mike
Q: QuestionWhat is the resolution? And physical size of the watch face?(1 answer)
A: AnswerThe display size is custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) an the display resolution is 128 x 128 pixels. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks JennyAnswered by GarminProductExpert
Q: QuestionIs it touchscreen?(5 answers)
A: AnswerNo, the Instinct Solar is not touchscreen. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks JennyAnswered by GarminProductExpert
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Reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 562 reviews
4.6Rating by feature
- 4.8Battery Life
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- 4.9Durability
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Comfort
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
3 expert reviews
Customers are saying
Customers love the Instinct Solar Smartwatch for its long battery life, solar charging capabilities, and durability. Many appreciate its fitness tracking features, comfortable design, and reasonable price. While some users would prefer a touchscreen display and better connectivity, overall, customers are highly satisfied with this smartwatch.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin solar instinct 3 month review
Good watch does everything I need and more. Love the battery life and solar charging. The only thing I’ve found to be lacking is connectivity to iPhone regarding music controls. It will work but not always this could be user error but everything else works great.
Posted by DavidS
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin Instinct Solar Rocks
I’ve had all sorts of Fitbit products since December 2014 from the simple clip on pedometer (Zip and One) to the ionic watch (died just out of warranty) and Charge 4. I did not want to go to the Apple Watch as I preferred the in depth weekly status reports of Fitbit and did not want to answer phone and read text messages on a watch. I also liked my Cassio GShock Atomic Solar because I never had to charge or change batteries, but it did not do any fitness tracking, I did some research on fitness tracking watches in terms of long battery life. I was amazed when I found out about this watch. It may not be the best looking watch out there, but it does the job. I have it set up with a watch face looking a lot like my Cassio except that it also shows heart rate and steps. The Garmin Connect app provides excellent reports of steps, heart rate, sleeping, exercise summaries, stress SPO2, body battery, etc. The weekly and monthly reports are even better than Fitbit reports. I retired my Fitbit Charge, which was reporting unrealistic flights of stairs and went back to the old Fitbit One clip on pedometer just to keep up my basic tracking (over 14000 miles since Christmas 2014), but not he Garmin is my new go to tracker. Technically, this watch with all tracking turned off could go almost forever with solar charging, but then it would be an overpriced Cassio GShock. I don’t mind occasionally charging the watch with USB charger cord. Still beats charging a watch every couple days. One hang up I have is that I cannot customize swimming pool lap length to anything under 15 yards. The average backyard pool is not that big. I wish Garmin would allow users to customize pool length to 28, 32, or 36 feet. I tried doing a backyard pool swim and my 100 plus laps (approximately 3/4 mile ended up registering as about 7 1/2miles. It seems like that could be tweaked with a software update. When I track a walk on the Garmin, the miles are a lot more accurate than when I was tracking with Fitbit Charge 4. Of course, that would be expected since Garmin has been in the GPS navigation systems for years. The Garmin also feeds these tracked activities into my Runkeeper app.
Posted by ToniandJim
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for no frills smartwatch - physical buttons
After two years I still love this watch. It is a great "watch" that also lets me receive notifications. It does many of the other fitness tracker type things as well. I has physical buttons (not touch screen) so you can use it when you've got gloves on or doing something physical where the sweat on your hands/fingers make operating touchscreens difficult. It also has a basic LCD type display so the battery lasts A LONG TIME. I get 10-14 days with everything on except for SpO2 running -- on a single charge - which was the major benefit for me --- I don't want to have to charge by watch nightly. If you bring it down to "battery saver mode" (so kinda just a normal watch mode) - as someone who works outdoors, the watch will basically work indefinitely because of its solar panel. So in general their markets is 100% accurate after over 2 years of testing... If you turn on SpO2 I think I get maybe 4-7 days of battery life... I just don't use that feature much... The only complaint that I have with this watch -- which is known by Garmin and they keep trying to fix it with this series of watches -- is the barometric sensor... It is both in a bad location and I think has some software issues. As a result you'll get inaccurate "flights climbed" statistics (I'll get a notice saying I've gone up 10 flights of stairs today, when I know my elevation change has been maybe 3 flights. This also results in an inaccurate altitude (but always within say 100 feet plus or minus -- and for my work that is 'close enough')... Also also incorrect "storm alert" because it thinks the barometric pressure has dropped a lot when it really hasn't.... If very accurate altitude or flights climbed is important to you - be sure to look into the many reviews, articles, and even documentation on their offical website for details... But since those specific things don't matter to me, its a non-issue and likely is for many others...
Posted by JOlson