Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition Black
Product information
Pros and cons
According to our smartwatch expert
- With a touch of a button, you can delete all your data in case of an emergency.
- You can charge your smartwatch via solar power, so your battery last longer.
- Leave your wallet at home, because you can make contactless payments with your watch via Garmin Pay.
- This watch looks best on a wrist circumference of at least 17cm, so choose the smaller Instinct 2S if you have a smaller wrist.
- There's no built-in music storage, so you have to take your smartphone with you if you want to listen to music during your workout.
Description
The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition Black is suitable for extreme circumstances. You can switch between a day and night mode, and you can even read the screen while you wear night glasses. The watch also has a 'Kill Switch', so you can erase all your data at once in case of an emergency. It's possible to charge your Garmin on the go via solar power, so it lasts a very long time. The Instinct is suitable for outdoor sports enthusiasts. You can keep track of your mountain bike data, or dive to a 100m depth, for example. The Garmin Instinct also provides insight into your recovery time after your workout. That way, you know if you're ready for a new workout or need more rest. The watch also measures your fitness age, which calculates if your body is older than your actual age. The watch has a built-in GPS receiver, so you don't have to take your smartphone with you to track your route. The watch also tracks your health, like your stress level and sleep quality. You can view incoming notifications on the watch, so you're always up-to-date. You can also pay with the watch via Garmin Pay.
This watch is recommended for a 17 to 19cm wrist circumference.
This is what you get
- Manual(4.29 MB)
- USB-A charging cable
Key specs
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
Height | 45 mm | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 17 - 19 cm | |
Quality of sports readings | Excellent | |
Quality of health readings | Good | |
Battery life in time mode | 672 hours | |
Type of heart rate measurement | Optical heart rate measurement | |
Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later |
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Most helpful reviews
Long without charging, but not robust as advertised
- Charging with the sun
- Can last an extremely long time without charging, partly due to the energy-efficient display
- Accurate tracking
- I have already returned 2 watches because a button no longer worked
Accurate tracking and long battery life without charging, but not as robust as advertised. Received a new watch twice because buttons suddenly stopped working.
Marc
1 February 2024
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Nice sporty lever on your wrist
- The battery of the watch lasts a very long time.
- Many functions
- It takes some getting used to navigating from buttons instead of touchscreen
Watch does everything you expect from a smartwatch, without a touchscreen. Calling is not possible via the watch, which is not necessary in my opinion. In any case, recording or suppressing is possible.
Robert
5 February 2024
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Easy to operate and many options
- Easy to operate
- Many possibilities
Easy to operate and many options
Yvo
12 April 2023
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Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.
What am I insured for?
- Fall and impact damage
- Water damage
- Manufacturing defects outside the warranty
- Theft(Optional)
What am I not insured for?
- Damage you deliberately cause
- Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
- Damage due to gross negligence
XCover insurace
XCover is allowed to arrange and process insurances on behalf of the insurer. The insurances are governed by Belgium law. If you have a complaint, you can contact the or our customer service.
How do I insure my smartwatch?
First, add your smartwatch to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.
XCover Protection Plan with theft cover
- Can be canceled monthly2,83 per month (33,96 per year)
- 2-year advance payment26,99 one-time payment (13,50 per year)
XCover Protection without theft cover
- Can be canceled monthly2,71 per month (32,52 per year)
- 2-year advance payment24,99 one-time payment (12,50 per year)
You can cancel a monthly insurance every month. You can cancel an annual insurance every year, even if you paid in advance. Want to cancel it earlier? You receive a refund for the years you're not insured anymore.
Compare the Garmin Instinct 2 to its predecessor
The Garmin Instinct 2 is a real outdoor watch. With the Instinct 2, you can accurately work on your stamina thanks to the VO2 max reading. Compared to its predecessor, the watch also has an improved battery life. Curious about all of the similarities and differences? Go to our advice article.
Contactless payment with Garmin Pay
Thanks to Garmin Pay, it's possible to pay contactless with your Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition Black. Even without having a wallet or smartphone with you. Want to know more about Garmin Pay and how to install it? Read this article.
Specifications
Product
Product number | 899128 | |
Manufacturer code | 010-02627-03 | |
Brand | Garmin | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Operating system
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later | |
Required Android version smartphone | Android 7.0 or higher | |
Operating system | Garmin OS | |
Year introduced | 2022 | |
Guaranteed support with updates | 60 months after release date |
General properties smartwatch
Watch case color | Black | |
Watch case material | Plastic | |
Watch case shape | Round | |
Height | 45 mm | |
Width | 45 mm | |
Depth | 14,5 mm | |
Weight | 53 g | |
Size watch case | Large | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 17 - 19 cm | |
Total storage capacity | 32 MB | |
Shockproof | ||
Controlled via buttons on device |
Watch strap properties
Watch strap material | Silicone | |
Watch strap color | Black | |
Closure type | Buckle | |
Interchangeable watch strap | ||
Compatibility watch strap | Product specific |
Screen properties
Screen type | MIP | |
Always-on display | ||
Data display | Digital | |
Touchscreen | ||
Color screen | ||
Adjustable watch face | ||
Type of glass | Hardened glass |
Battery
Battery life in time mode | 672 hours | |
Battery life in sports mode | 48 hours | |
Battery/battery capacity | 0,205 Ah | |
Energy source solar power | ||
Wireless charging |
Connectivity
Internet connection options | WiFi only | |
Bluetooth | ||
ANT+ | ||
Independent music player | ||
Music controls | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Spoken directions | ||
Call options | Only answer calls | |
Smartphone notifications | Receive messages, Send messages | |
Smart reply | ||
App installation possible | ||
Camera operation | ||
NFC | ||
Contactless payment | ||
Contactless payment system | Garmin Pay | |
Country contactless payment | Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands |
Daily activities
Pedometer | ||
Measures distance | ||
Speedometer | ||
Calorie counter | ||
Measures stairs climbed |
Heart rate measurement
Heart rate measurement | ||
Heart rate zones | ||
Heart rate sensor | Chest strap sold separately, Integrated pulse sensor | |
Type of heart rate measurement | Optical heart rate measurement | |
Heart rate measurement moment | Continuously | |
Irregular heartbeat notification | ||
Heart rate measurement under water |
Health properties
Quality of health readings | Good | |
Skin temperature sensor | ||
Oximeter | ||
Blood pressure monitor | ||
EDA sensor | ||
Sleep score | ||
Measure REM sleep | ||
Average heart rate during sleep | ||
Measure recovery during sleep | ||
Menstrual cycle tracking | ||
Pregnancy monitoring |
Sports properties
Quality of sports readings | Excellent | |
Recommended for sports | Biking, Fitness, Golf, Mountaineering, Multisport, Outdoor, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Water sports, Winter sports | |
Adjust sport profiles | ||
Manual training programs | ||
Save personal records | ||
Measure fitness age | ||
Recovery advice | ||
Interval training | ||
VO2 max measurement | ||
Automatic pausing | ||
Measures minutes of intensive training | ||
Measures average speed during activity | ||
Lap counter | ||
Race prognosis | ||
Measures step distance | ||
Measure running cadence | ||
Measures swimming distance | ||
Measures swimming speed | ||
Swimming lap counter | ||
Connection to fitness machines possible | ||
ATM score | 10 |
GPS
Built-in GPS receiver | ||
Global satellite navigation system | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo | |
GPS application | Navigation, Route registration |
Sensors
Compass | ||
Altimeter | ||
Type of altimeter | Always On altimeter, Barometric, GPS | |
Accelerometer | ||
Thermometer |
Other functionalities
Fall detection | ||
Alarm function | ||
Geofencing |
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