Garmin - Instinct 2S Solar 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Neo Tropic

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Item: Garmin - Instinct 2S Solar 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Neo Tropic
Rating: 5
Author: HKH23

Model:010-02564-12

SKU:6494695

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Overview

Description

Whatever you do, own it with Instinct 2S Solar. This rugged GPS smartwatch is tough enough to keep up with you, unique enough to fit your style and small enough to fit your wrist. 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).

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 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))

What's Included

Instinct 2
charging/data cable
documentation

Manuals & Guides

User Manual

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Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the Instinct 2S Solar 40 mm Smartwatch's long battery life and easy-to-use interface. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the small screen size.

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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Light weight, Multiple purposes
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great watch
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Posted 2 years ago. Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This watch has all the functions I need and has great battery life. It’s light weight and fits well. I don’t benefit much from the solar power function on a daily basis since I work indoors, but it’s a neat feature and will be useful for my upcoming vacations. You need to spend about 3 hours in direct sunlight to gain 1 day of battery life back. My husband works outside and has the solar version as well so he really benefits from it. The Neo Tropic adds a nice pop of color. I appreciate Garmin having the smaller versions of their watches as I have a small wrist. Overall, very happy with this watch as well as with all the other Garmin watches I’ve owned! They make great products!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Customer service, Outdated technology, Pairing issues
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
VERY OLD TECHNOLOGY DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.
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Posted 2 years ago. Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Dont waste your money. This watch was expensive and is not smart or efficient. This is only a black and white screen. The solar function doesn't work. I have had consistent pairing issues. The fact you have to plug this into a computer also shows how outdated the technology is. I have tried to work with Garmin, and the client experience has been horrendous. I will never purchase any Garmin product moving forward.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Good watch but small screen/band
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Posted 1 year ago. Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very similar to the Instinct 2 solar regular size. My wrist is small approx 6 inch circumference but this watch band was made for child or youth, could barely buckle it on. The screen is also quite small so for the sake of seeing it for its functions I would recommend going with the regular version. Great watch just not great for adults :)
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
- Brand response from GarminProductExpert
  Posted 1 year ago.
  Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct 2S Solar. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at [email protected]. Garmin
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Mapping
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Battery life is Great!!!
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Posted 1 year ago. Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought for my wife as a christmas gift and she absolutely loves it! The battery life is phenomenal and she cant wait to test out the mapping feauture
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great watch
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Posted 2 months ago. Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Long battery life, easy to use, good display/features
This review is from Garmin - Instinct 2S Solar 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Small face watch
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Posted 1 year ago. Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The watch is great many functions but a bit small to see the screen on the move.
I would recommend this to a friend
- Brand response from GarminProductExpert
  Posted 1 year ago.
  Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct 2S Solar. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at [email protected].
  Thanks Jenny
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product
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Posted 2 years ago. Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I liked it but it kind of small, battery life is awesome
This review is from Garmin - Instinct 2S Solar 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fitness focus
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great watch
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Posted 2 years ago. Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the new updated version of this watch compared to my venue 2. The features really help me stay focused on my fitness goals.
This review is from Garmin - Instinct 2S Solar 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite
I would recommend this to a friend