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Rank 22 out of 52 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Garmin

Instinct 2X Solar

Name: Instinct 2X Solar
Brand: Garmin

around $499

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

322 Pros

75%
21 reviews (3h 18m)

109 Cons

The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar is a rugged, feature-packed GPS smartwatch designed for the serious adventurer. Its standout feature is exceptional battery life, boasting up to 40 days in smartwatch mode and potentially unlimited with sufficient solar exposure. The built-in LED flashlight adds valuable functionality for low-light conditions, while m...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

80%

147 vs 36

Features

59%

24 vs 17

Design/Style

83%

60 vs 12

Battery Life

50%

5 vs 5

Accuracy

90%

28 vs 3

Comfort/Wearability

Reviewer verdict

Across 21 YouTube reviews, the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar earns a Summa score of 4/5, ranking #22 among Fitness Trackers. Reviewers most often praise its features, battery life, comfort/wearability, while the most common criticisms concern features, design/style.

The Instinct 2X Solar is widely praised for packing high-end features into a rugged, outdoor-focused package, with reviewers frequently highlighting its multiband GPS and generally solid GPS accuracy, extensive health and training features (like training readiness, V̇O2 max and sleep tracking), and a very large solar-charged display. Solar charging and dramatically extended battery life are repeatedly mentioned as major strengths, with many reviewers noting the PowerGlass solar lens and claims of greatly increased or potentially unlimited battery life under sunlight. Reviewers also commonly compliment the built-in LED flashlight/torch, robust ABC sensors (altimeter, barometer, compass), and comfortable lightweight wearability, making it feel suitable for extended outdoor use. Overall praise is consistent across many reviewers and appears in multiple categories (features, battery, comfort, durability).

Criticisms concentrate on missing or limited software/features and some usability annoyances: reviewers often note absent capabilities compared with higher-end Garmins (e.g., mapping limitations, music storage, Garmin Pay, or Auto Select/SatIQ modes) and a limited data-field layout and storage constraints. Battery and charging caveats are also raised by a number of reviewers who experienced slower solar charging in cloudy conditions, inconsistent out-of-the-box battery results, or dislike of Garmin-specific charging cables. Usability complaints include a non-touch interface, a crowded or confusing menu system, weak vibration motor, and some design criticisms (display size, certain aesthetic choices), with these concerns appearing across several reviews though less frequently than the primary praise points.

Analysis based on 21 YouTube reviews (3h 18m of video) with 322 pros and 109 cons extracted.

Pros (322)

Features (147)

wicked LED torch which strobes in red and white ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 0:20
flashlight attached ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 4:18
ABC sensors ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 5:25
has a torch ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 5:00
get the training readiness metrics which are only available in the Fenix 7 Series ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 5:53
being the Tactical version definitely some cool features ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 5:16
garment pay ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 5:20
get the Morning Report which gives you your health stats for the night sleep and your current Readiness for a workout ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 6:01
stealth mode you can go dark stops storing and sharing GPS data positions and disables wireless connectivity and Communications ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 8:04
another cool feature about the watch is the navigation mode so you can set way points ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 6:39
one of the cool things is it'll show you your heart rate kind of along your pace and where you were in your run with your heart rate so it'll give you kind of a graph so you can see okay if I if I cranked my Pace down you know quite a bit you can see where your heart rate was so if you're trying to stay inside of a certain Zone this is going to give you that data ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 2:05
track back routing ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 5:28
various Fitness tracking features. It provides a fitness age estimation body battery energy monitor all day stress tracking relaxation breathing timer sleep tracking with scores and insights hydration tracking Women's Health tracking and a health snapshot feature ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 4:18
another function that this has is night vision mode ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 4:15
it can integrate with your Applied Ballistics Applied Ballistics calculator and the and your cestal devices and things like that so it can give you um real time data on your wrist for uh wind and and elevation and different things like that so with that it'll give you real time ballistics on your wrist instead of having to pull out your phone and and open up the app and plug in all these different things ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 6:06
this one has a green mode so this one is green but it'll also do white light as well ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 1:57
range of features tailored for runners such as GPS based distance time and Pace tracking running Dynamics running power grade adjusted Pace performance condition run workouts race predictor and more. It also supports golfing features outdoor recreation profiles like hiking and skiing and Gym and Fitness Equipment tracking ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 8:21
automatically show me what's playing is nice and helpful ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 1:38
added multiband GPS ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 5:47
this one has a flashlight on the front ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 1:42
basic watch features though that dial all the information you're getting just Dynamite with all the different sensors ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 2:21
swim profiles offering metrics for both pools swimming and Open Water swimming. It tracks distance Pace stroke count stroke rate stroke distance swim efficiency and calories burned it can also detect stroke types and log drills making it a comprehensive tool for swim training ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 7:48
added a flashlight torch both red and white plus strobes ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 5:47
quite responsive and quite quick ABC (altimeter, barometer, compass) ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 4:50
there is a stealth mode so in stealth mode it basically turns off all of the receiving or communicating function so bluetooth is off uh all the GPS function is off basically turns this into a just a plain watch after that there's there's no receiving or sending function at all with this ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 3:46
multi-band GPS ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 5:23
cycling features including biking profiles alerts for time distance heart rate and calories compatibility with power meters and cycling Dynamics support for varia radar and lights Speed and Cadence Sensor support and more ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 7:21
added solar looks out tracking again just like the Fenix 7 Series ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 5:56
information on the screen is customizable ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 3:54
dedicated profiles for hiking climbing skiing snowboarding paddle boarding rowing surfing Hunting Fishing and More ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 6:28
can also Mark locations if you're out hunting and you find a really good spot or you're out fishing and and this is like now the perfect spot you can mark that on your watch you don't need to do anything ahead of time you just save that that uh GPS location and then you can go back to your phone later bring it up see where that is save it share it if you like ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 7:41
safety and tracking features are also a part of the repertoire. It includes live track for real-time location sharing incident detection during select activities and assistance features for added security during your adventures ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 6:06
Advanced navigation features such as point-to-point navigation track back for retracing your steps Ultra track mode for extended battery life during longer activities and a barometric Trend indicator with a storm alert for weather monitoring ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 6:46
array of Health monitoring capabilities with wrist-based heart rate monitoring it provides constant heart rate data every second allowing you to track your heart rate throughout the day and during workouts ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 3:43
(Tactical version) display dual position format so you can display two grid systems at once ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 8:51
increased accuracy in awkward situations like cliffs or city centers ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 6:39
(Tactical version) jump Master mode calculates high altitude release points ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 9:26
built-in torch flashlight ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 2:00
loud enough to Wake the Dead ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 6:21
added training readiness metrics ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 6:49
designed more like an actual flashlight ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 5:45
multiband dual frequency ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 6:00
(Tactical version) green mode on the flashlight ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 8:33
you can enable a setting which lights the display when you raise your wrist ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 4:11
flashlight has a strobe setting ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 5:50
flashlight flashing to do with your Cadence of your arm for running, nice safety feature ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 5:44
obstacle course racing ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 7:27
flashlight this is actually better than the Apple watch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 5:43
(Tactical version) added ballistics calculator for long range shooting ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 8:28
very large solar panel for a watch ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 0:40
many features ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 2:47
very quick and easy find my phone feature ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 6:18
LED flashlight with white and red LED ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 5:30
(Tactical version) stealth mode stops storing and sharing your GPS position and disables wireless connectivity ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 8:40
added solar looks tracking so you can see how the solar is doing ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 6:59
(Tactical version) kill switch wipes everything off the device and its memory if security became an issue ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 9:06
torch with its four different modes the red light and the different Beacon features ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 5:00
solar panel has been increased by 50% compared to the 2 solar ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 3:40
Morning Report giving you information about sleep stress etc. and weather data for the morning ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 7:11
built-in GPS ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 5:00
smartwatch features like notifications, music control, sleep tracking, activity tracking, body battery ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 1:09
this new power glass tech also seems to generate more charge to the battery. ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 9:36
I really don't see any major GPS misses on any of these watches ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 12:27
indefinite Garmin watch as in the Solar capabilities ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 0:18
one feature that is really really nice is if you go up here to the top right you can go track me and then there's also waypoints and other stuff like that reference points walking ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 5:01
if you hold this upper right the acquiring satellite it'll give you an mgrs location for military grid reference system or or lat long on your location which is super cool steps ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 6:00
torch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Review: A Huge Price for a Big Disappoint @ 3:09
make your phone strobe and blink ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 6:20
The Instinct 3 Solar and the AMOLED edition both have an estimation for running power and they both have multiband GPS ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 12:08
tons of stuff mgrs ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 5:57
pretty bright and kind of seemed like a gimmick to me but it actually works and it is very handy for finding car keys or stuff slipped behind somewhere and you can't see because it's dark out ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 6:46
customizable watch faces ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 1:52
includes navigation features (route and position tracking) ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 7:27
personally, I've been using the Solar variety here the most over the past 2 months or so ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 0:20
if you hold your GPS button down it'll Mark your exact location so I do this in the mountains quite a bit if I drive in with my vehicle I'll mark my vehicle and then I'll hike off with my watch so if I would ever get lost you go track back which you can go up here right track me and then you can also go reference Waypoint uh projected Waypoint other stuff like that but you will get an arrow of exactly where your marker was or my vehicle was so it'll literally maneuver you back if you get lost ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 5:12
find my phone feature awesome ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 6:13
quite powerful ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Review: A Huge Price for a Big Disappoint @ 3:15
torch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 0:09
a ton of features ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 0:56
a ton of other stuff like tactical mode, hiking mode ballistics ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 5:48
you could set up to 10 alarms on this thing ▶ Garmin Instinct solar - still worth it? @ 5:26
sleep tracking gives awareness of sleep quality and mood ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 3:59
solar charging ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 7:27
monitors your heart rate ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 0:59
a ton of features for outdoor life ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 0:07
red light for low light situations ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 6:51
solar power ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Review: A Huge Price for a Big Disappoint @ 3:06
Garmin pay ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 9:07
compost build in ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 1:01
There's also slight improvements to this solar display. Garmin has changed the solar panels. Garmin actually calls it their power glass, but it's a lot more clear now. It used to be that the that the solar power glass, it used to mute the display just a little bit. And then you could also just see the little side solar panel pieces on the bottom of the display and to the sides. You you really can't see that stuff anymore. ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 9:05
torch is very useful in everyday life ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 6:08
tap the button up here twice turns on your light you have green or white and it is adjustable ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 6:31
I'm a big fan of the Instinct 2X. It has a built-in flashlight, multiband GPS ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 15:51
built-in sports apps for various activities such as running biking and swimming along with V2 Max and other training features ▶ Top 5 Best Tactical Smartwatches 2024 @ 2:10
The power glass lens harnesses solar energy and gives the watch up to 50% more energy than the standard Instinct 2 solar watch. ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 1:43
built-in sports apps are also impressive with support for running biking swimming strength training, and even advanced metrics like V2 max and heart rate variability ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 2:16
good for everyday use with features like advanced sleep monitoring, respiration tracking, and wristbased heart rate monitoring ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 3:04
solar charging functionality ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 3:18
built-in 3 AIS compass and barometric altimeter enhance outdoor navigation capabilities ▶ Top 5 Best Tactical Smartwatches 2024 @ 2:31
multiband signal reception technology, which offers more precise positioning than singleband devices ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 2:35
barometer can detect a storm before it's coming just by detecting moisture in the air ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 4:49
Health and wellness tracking includes wrist-based heart rate Advanced sleep monitoring respiration tracking and pulo providing valuable insights into overall health and Recovery ▶ Top 5 Best Tactical Smartwatches 2024 @ 1:51
built-in LED flashlight, which offers varying intensities and strobe modes ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 1:27
multiband signal reception technology ensures precise positioning ▶ Top 5 Best Tactical Smartwatches 2024 @ 2:25
built-in LED flashlight which offers variable intensities and strobe modes for enhanced visibility during night training or emergencies ▶ Top 5 Best Tactical Smartwatches 2024 @ 1:43
fantastic solar charging, precise GPS tracking, and a range of health and fitness features ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 5:42
easily save a location ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 3:48
this is such a really cool feature ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: FISHING activity review. Track your catch @ 3:54
packs in a few new features ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 0:28
built-in flashlight ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 0:42
multitude of features made it a joy to use whether I was hiking cycling or just going about my day ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 0:52
heart rate variability analysis during sleep leveraging firstbeat analytics technology ▶ Top 5 Best Tactical Smartwatches 2024 @ 2:03
compass ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 4:41
new training feedback features ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 0:37
flashlight just like the one that's found on the Phoenix 7x ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 0:43
built-in flashlight ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 0:25
built-in sensors for a threeaxis compass and barometric altimeter ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 2:47
body battery ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 4:41
new activity profiles ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 0:38
training readiness ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 7:11
loaded with health and fitness features ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 3:16
flashlight feature ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 3:23
flashlight to be incredibly useful ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 3:45
ballistics calculator ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 0:42
altimeter ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 4:38
increased GPS accuracy ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 0:40
updated solar intensity widget which shows Lux hours ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 5:14
multi-band satellite chipset ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 5:59
new activity profiles like boxing as well as mixed martial arts ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 8:19
reliable light source wherever you go without having to carry extra equipment ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 0:30
large solar charged display ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 0:29
new obstacle course racing profile ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 8:01
solar charging capabilities ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 0:28
garmin's Morning Report feature ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 6:19
super solid GPS accuracy ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 9:29
trending Readiness ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 0:19
new ties widget ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 4:22
moring report feature ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 1:12
dual band or multi-band satellite chipset which is an upgrade ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 9:08
added flashlight ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 0:13
generally speaking it's a pretty good indicator of whether or not you are ready to train ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 2:20
one of my favorite features ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 1:27
really solid GPS accuracy ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 10:52
multiband GPS ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 0:15
addition of training readiness ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 1:50
new sport profile the gaming activity ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 3:48
same functionality you'd find in garments higher end devices ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 2:50

Battery Life (60)

updated the battery to take advantage of this ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 5:39
increased the solar panels by 50% compared to the Instinct two solar ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 5:35
this thing has an incredibly long battery life ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 2:30
basically unlimited power you're never gonna have to do that ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 0:09
the solar ring really does add to the battery life quite a bit ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 3:28
in Smart Watch mode the power manager allows you to extend the battery life by controlling the settings and sensors that draw the power ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 1:36
battery saver watch mode that can last up to 100 days again with unlimited battery life through solar charging ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 3:22
solar power on the watch keeps it topped up ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 3:00
this one has the solar ring in the bezel so as you're outside in the daylight or even um under artificial light um it will charge the battery ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 2:48
going to get 50% more power from this new panel ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 1:18
double your battery length to well over 2 months ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 3:09
unlimited battery with this solar power cell ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 1:27
battery on this thing is insane ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 2:31
32-day battery life ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 0:29
an estimated 40 days of Power with unlimited solar power ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 1:43
USBC on the other end ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 0:50
solar charging I've actually gotten three extra days of usage ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 3:02
remarkable battery life with solar charging capabilities the Smartwatch offers an impressive battery life of up to 40 days in Smartwatch mode and unlimited battery life with solar charging in GPS mode it can last up to 60 hours extending to 145 hours with solar charging ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 3:00
if you're recording with GPS, potentially 60 hours with the Instinct 2x compared to 30 hours on the Instinct 2 ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 4:06
approximately 40 days battery potentially unlimited with solar in Smartwatch mode ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 3:31
includes a USB A to C adapter for the charging cable ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 11:15
battery life on it is 40 days in Smart Watch mode ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 0:49
only takes around 1 hour to fully charge ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 6:29
60 hours in GPS mode tracking activities ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 0:55
amazing 145 hours potentially with solar, compared to 48 hours with the smaller Instinct 2 ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 4:19
brilliant battery life, can last forever with enough sunshine ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 6:09
you can just leave it on ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 5:51
bigger battery and has excellent battery life ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 3:23
mind-blowing 27 hours of full-blown satellite communication ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 1:02
battery 40 days in standby mode, almost forget about charging it ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 5:42
It's actually pretty cloudy here in the Pacific Northwest, so I I haven't had the chance to actually see my Instinct 3 solar charge that much or show the Infinity symbol showing that it can go forever. ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 10:00
in my use I went 81 days straight without charging this whatsoever ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 4:31
this thing holds a charge for weeks ▶ Garmin Instinct solar - still worth it? @ 2:03
continuously run without you ever needing this charging port ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 0:26
indefinite watch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 4:28
amazing battery life ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 3:04
28 days of battery life in normal Smartwatch mode (after fix) ▶ Garmin Instinct 3 Battery Life Fixed!!! (How To) @ 0:19
the Instinct 3 Solar Edition can now go about 28 days. Or if you're getting outside for about 3 hours a day and you're seeing about 50,000 lux conditions, you can theoretically go forever without charging this watch. ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 9:48
I was using the GPS quite a bit ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 4:37
26 days of battery life at 91% (after fix) ▶ Garmin Instinct 3 Battery Life Fixed!!! (How To) @ 3:28
never had to charge it after a month of use with GPS and various features ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 3:06
The 50 mm size has a little bit larger lithium ion battery and it can go for 40 days on a single charge. ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 10:15
if you like to spend most of your time outside this watch will get enough sun to run indefinitely ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 3:40
easier to get that potentially unlimited battery life ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 5:45
longer battery life ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 5:27
solar charging you can extend the battery life of your watch so you never have to worry about running out of power ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 0:38
double battery life using the GPS only setting ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 5:53
comes with a USBC charging cable versus the USB type A ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 6:12
claims to offer infinite battery life in smartwatch mode if exposed to sunlight for 3 hours a day ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 1:50
75 days battery life in battery saver mode ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 3:23
the powerg Glass Lens extends battery life significantly producing 50% more energy than its predecessor ▶ Top 5 Best Tactical Smartwatches 2024 @ 1:31
this watch could run indefinitely if you have the right conditions ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 2:55
infinite battery life in Smartwatch mode with just 3 hours of direct sunlight exposure daily ▶ Top 5 Best Tactical Smartwatches 2024 @ 1:35
21 days battery life is still very impressive ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 3:37
potentially unlimited battery life with enough solar exposure ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 5:39
even longer battery life than before ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 0:30
up to a whopping 40 days in Smart Watch mode ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 5:30
infinite battery life in smartwatch mode when exposed to sunlight for just 3 hours a day ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 0:46
up to 50 more solar charging power than the smaller Instinct 2 ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 5:08
substantially more battery life for the other modes ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 5:57

Comfort/Wearability (28)

strap is extremely comfortable ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 0:25
comes with two of these buckles meaning you've got double reassurance that it's not going to fall off your wrist ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 0:29
feels really comfortable on the wrist ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 2:42
this watch is significantly lighter ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 8:10
Compact and suitable for various wrist sizes ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 1:57
impressively lightweight ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 2:33
sharp and it's really really pliable ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 2:38
love the weight, 67 G full package bracelet strap and all ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 2:04
The watch band is quick fit compatible allowing for easy customization with a 26 millimeter strap made of comfortable silicone ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 1:35
light and comfortable to wear ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 0:56
weight of 67 grams ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 0:46
lovely soft silicon strap which is very comfortable ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 1:56
really light watch, 67G ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 1:41
made out of soft plastic ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 0:25
very lightweight ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 4:12
how light it is and how we don't feel it in your rest extremely comfortable ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 6:38
lighter weight ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 9:04
comfortable ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 0:21
lightweight ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 0:17
nice band ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 3:17
keep the watch a little bit more secure and stable too which leads to better Hardware accuracy ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 3:07
surprisingly quite wearable and very comfortable ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 2:18
super comfortable ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 3:14
integrated band that helps it conform around the wrist ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 3:04
much more comfortable to wear than the Phoenix 7x or Enduro 2 ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 2:34
feels solid and secure on the wrist ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 4:37
comfortable on the wrist despite its tough exterior ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 1:13
nice and stretchy ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 3:15

Design/Style (24)

detachable so presumably you can add your own strap ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 0:27
increased watch size from 45 mm to 50 mm making it easier to read ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 5:29
it also has replaceable bands ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 5:54
larger dial display than the rangan with a 1.1 in dial display so you got lots of geography here to see all of the data ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 2:14
no problem seeing this in direct sunlight ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 2:05
a clear and easy to read monochrome sunlight visible transflective memory in pixel interface ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 2:16
added some screws to the front case which arguably give it a more rugged look ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 5:43
50 millimeter casing so it looks really awesome ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 1:48
clear from almost any angle, even in the sunlight ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 1:52
one of the better looking ones ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 1:44
slightly bigger screen of 1.1 in diameter compared to .9 in ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 1:22
bigger watch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 0:55
it gets very bright ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 4:22
resolution is pretty good, black and white but very clear to read ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 2:03
My favorite part about this watch is the screen ▶ Garmin Instinct solar - still worth it? @ 1:34
the visibility of the watch is Top Notch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 6:43
you can see in direct sunlight ▶ Garmin Instinct solar - still worth it? @ 1:45
having the extra battery life and this minimal screen that looks fantastic under direct sunlight is the way to go ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 17:10
simplicity, very simple design, looks beautiful and smart ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 6:57
looks sleek and stylish ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 1:14
bigger case ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 0:26
50mm polymer case and large solar charged display ▶ Top 5 Best Tactical Smartwatches 2024 @ 1:25
larger version of the Instinct 2 ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 0:07
bigger screen ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 0:17

Durability (20)

the ruggedness of these watches is phenomenal ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 5:28
clasp is also solidly made out of metal ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 0:38
100 m of water resistance rating ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 2:08
boasts a lens made of power glass and a bezel and case crafted from fiber reinforced polymer ensuring durability and reliability in rugged outdoor environments ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 1:22
very nice rugged smart watch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 1:40
durability ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 9:21
rugged ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 0:53
water rating of 10 ATM ensuring water resistance up to a depth of 100 meters making it ideal for swimming snorkeling and other water-based activities ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 2:37
pretty sturdy ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 0:16
nice rugged feel to it ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 4:04
robust and waterproof ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 8:12
200 meters dive rating ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 9:01
the watch just feels a little bit more like an outdoor durable do everything type watch ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 17:01
how rugged it is ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 7:10
durable ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Review: A Huge Price for a Big Disappoint @ 1:44
straps are very good, they don't break ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 7:19
big rugged ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 0:14
durable ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 3:14
built to US military standard 810 this watch boasts thermal shock and water resistance ensuring durability in the toughest environments ▶ Top 5 Best Tactical Smartwatches 2024 @ 1:17
built to US military standard 810, making it resistant to thermal shock and water damage ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 0:24

App/Software (16)

connectivity with the app and running with the software seems to be a little bit seamless ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 8:01
one of the great things that I've always praised Garmin for is the challenges ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 8:45
Garmin is definitely one of those companies that gives me everything I need to see it's done in a very readable type of way ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 7:24
they do a really nice job ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 9:19
Garmin does a really nice job ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 8:42
access to training videos, email, and telephone support ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the di @ 11:47
userfriendly interface ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 0:49
if nothing else take a look at this map I always love taking a look at the map ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: FISHING activity review. Track your catch @ 5:03
reliable customer support ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 5:03
what I really like is this fish counter up here when you press uh your top right GPS may not be intuitive but when you press that you can log catch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: FISHING activity review. Track your catch @ 3:20
one thing I really like about this map I'll show you in a second uh they have little fish icons where you've caught fish before ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: FISHING activity review. Track your catch @ 2:18
Garmin Connect also offers several different watch faces that have custom layouts ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 4:09
this is an activity that especially is uh lends itself well to coming back and using the app ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: FISHING activity review. Track your catch @ 4:54
you can change the map to terrain um or satellite or just a regular map and that's a really cool feature as well ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: FISHING activity review. Track your catch @ 7:20
if you have a fishing rod um you know you can say this is the rod I use so really cool feature ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: FISHING activity review. Track your catch @ 6:49
new workouts app ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 3:25

Ease of Use (10)

menu system which is quick and easy to get to ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 1:23
items on this menu are fully customizable ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 4:30
you can clear notifications from your watch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 3:24
top left button opens a menu of tools which is extremely useful ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 7:43
each button is a hotkey ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 7:41
responsiveness is pretty good ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 2:32
Fantastic Five button layout that Garmin uses ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 4:16
easy to use music controls, even with gloves ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 3:39
easier to just press the the buttons instead of touchscreen touching the screen ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Review: A Huge Price for a Big Disappoint @ 3:38
buttons are easy to use, even with gloves ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 8:25

Value for Money (7)

price actually stays the same compared to the Instinct 2 solar ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 6:09
it's just as rugged it has all the same basic features as a regular Smartwatch and a lot of the same features as a regular Garmin watch um just at a significantly lower cost and quite a bit lighter ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 8:30
the cost of a phoenix is is pretty substantial this is significantly less expensive than a phoenix watch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugg @ 8:13
almost all of the packaging is cardboard ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 7:49
six hundred dollars in Canada half the price of a phoenix seven ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 4:55
has almost all the features that a phoenix has but costs less than half ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 7:01
insane price tag of only 449 ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 0:49

Accuracy (5)

in terms of accuracy are on par with the Apple watch or in some instances even better ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 0:46
equipped with a wide range of sensors including GPS glonass Galileo a multi-frequency positioning system Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor barometric altimeter Compass gyroscope accelerometer thermometer and a pulse ox blood oxygen saturation monitor ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 4:48
accurately knew when I had a bad sleep ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 5:19
good understanding of when I sleep well or poorly ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 5:34
pretty darn good results out of this sensor ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 11:56

Compatibility (3)

offers Bluetooth and ant plus connectivity allowing you to pair it with compatible devices. It supports connect IQ for downloading watch faces data fields widgets and apps and provide smart notifications text response calendar integration weather updates real-time settings sync with Garmin Connect Mobile app battery saver mode smartphone music controls find my phone find my watch virb remote compatibility smartphone compatibility with both iPhone and Android devices and Garmin pay for convenient contactless payments ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review @ 5:14
connects to garmin's amazing web platform and the connect IQ store ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 1:32
works with both Android and iOS ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 6:02

Overall (2)

everything great about the Instinct 2 solar ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 0:24
one of the best things that garma has launched in the last few years ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 2:18

Cons (109)

Features (36)

miss automatic workout tracking ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 2:15
have to manually add high-intensity training ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 2:04
no way to get it to Auto launch when music is playing on my phone ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 1:41
have to manually add poses while I'm doing yoga ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 1:53
no personal assistant ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 6:00
has exactly 1 Megabyte of storage ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 0:59
flashlight doesn't have an SOS setting ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 5:58
need to open the Garmin Connect app to shut off find my phone ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 6:25
telling me my heart rate when I'm not working out ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 1:47
GPS only gives longitude and latitude ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 6:54
media control is not user friendly ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 1:22
can't add any cards to Garmin pay ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 5:09
find my phone is too loud ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 6:28
can't reply or act on notifications ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 3:26
does not have built-in navigation ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 1:20
no built-in memory for music ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 9:20
the vibration motor sucks ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Review: A Huge Price for a Big Disappoint @ 5:08
the first version of a vibration motor it's sounds and feels like something's broken inside the watch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Review: A Huge Price for a Big Disappoint @ 5:17
the Instinct 3 is missing mapping ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 14:03
whichever version of the Instinct 3 you pick up, it'll have the older fourth generation heart rate sensor from Garmin. ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 11:08
no map for navigation, only route and position tracking; no rerouting ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 7:27
torch placement is not ideal for detailed work ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 6:13
it's missing multiband GPS ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 2:59
It's also missing um a built-in flashlight ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 3:27
vibration motor is worse than a cheap uh a cheap watch from AliExpress ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Review: A Huge Price for a Big Disappoint @ 7:02
it does tweak out sometimes...it goes into a GPS tracking mode randomly ▶ Garmin Instinct solar - still worth it? @ 2:55
It's also missing Garmin Pay. ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 3:19
this heart rate sensor is going to be missing ECG capabilities. ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 11:20
no memory for music storage ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 7:06
The Instinct model does not have maps ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 8:30
doesn't come with the Auto Select or sat IQ mode ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 11:10
on the epics you can use a map to like move yourself over to where you want to look at the tides and then find it there so here I am in Amsterdam on the epics I can go like 20K 30k over the beach using the map icon uh versus on this I have to either be at the beach to save the location or I have to manually enter those coordinance ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 4:43
training readiness is just for the Instinct 2X and it's apparently not coming to the regular Instinct 2s via software update ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 7:52
did not have the features ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 0:37
shares the same five data field limit on a data page at one time as the Instinct two ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 4:52
doesn't have this mode which is a tiny bit of a bummer ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 11:41

Design/Style (17)

a watch style that is especially busy ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 1:32
some of them are really heinously ugly ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 4:47
design of this device is very scattered ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 1:17
adding permanent writing to the display ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 3:54
could have maybe sprung for a bigger display ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 3:35
things are going to get stuck in there ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 0:46
only about 10 unique stock watch faces ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 4:38
pretty ugly ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 0:40
the little circle in the top right corner (monacle) is a very bad design choice ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 3:41
emojis do look pretty terrible on this screen ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 3:31
downloaded watch faces don't fully display ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 5:01
would really love to see a color eaper display here ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 4:24
1.1 inch screen it is small ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 2:56
LD LCD display not black and white ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 9:22
too big for smaller wrists ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 1:23
larger size may not appeal to everyone ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 4:53
some watch faces are gimmicky ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 4:14

Ease of Use (12)

so many different things you have to do and so many buttons that you have to push to get to where you need to go ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 7:46
concern would be that there's too much stuff built into this watch and that it would take quite a bit to navigate through ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 7:37
not a touch screen ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 6:44
instructions would be like the size of Warren peace, expect you to learn as you go ▶ UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch @ 6:30
lighting display on wrist raise should be default, not a setting ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 4:15
wordless one-page instruction booklet isn't much better ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 7:22
tutorial on how to use this device is insanely sparse ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 7:08
another small but surprising issue is that none of these Instinct 3 options have a touchscreen ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 13:01
you don't get out of this well touch screen of course ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 7:36
watch interface can be confusing at first ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 5:44
the overall user interface can feel a bit cluttered at times, especially when navigating between various features and settings ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 3:34
side load meaning you need to take the device a cable and then a computer ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 0:49

Battery Life (12)

would have been nice to have a USBC to USBC cable so we could just use a generic cable if we lose this one ▶ You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! @ 6:23
couple caveats to getting unlimited power ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a @ 0:17
didn't just make it USBC another custom cable which I can lose ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 2:54
charging speed from the sun is very slow in cloudy conditions ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 8:06
on this tiny edition, it has less battery life ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 3:24
the first issue I have with this watch I have I purchased it like a month ago and I already charged it uh three times so it's very far from what they say and for me this is kind of disappointment because this is the reason I bought this watch for a long battery ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Review: A Huge Price for a Big Disappoint @ 4:32
weird charging port, not USBC or USBA, Garmin specific ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 7:47
using lamp and GPS significantly reduces battery life (10 days in 3-4 hours) ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 3:26
Out of the box, only showed 11 days of battery life at full charge. ▶ Garmin Instinct 3 Battery Life Fixed!!! (How To) @ 0:23
solar charging is not very effective, requires a lot of sunlight ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 4:18
Doesn't have advertised battery life out of the box. ▶ Garmin Instinct 3 Battery Life Fixed!!! (How To) @ 3:15
Initial update didn't fix the battery life problem. ▶ Garmin Instinct 3 Battery Life Fixed!!! (How To) @ 0:52

Value for Money (8)

six hundred dollars is not inexpensive ▶ GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW @ 4:37
for almost $500 I feel like I'm being ripped off just a bit ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 8:38
slightly disappointed that Garmin left out things like the new heart rate sensor mapping or even a touchscreen on the AMOLED edition, especially at this price point. ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 16:43
maybe I could have saved a little bit of money by not getting the solar Edition ▶ Garmin Instinct solar - still worth it? @ 4:16
cost one-third the price of a tactics but this watch has almost identically the same exact features so 1600 for this watch 500 for this watch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review @ 0:49
on the higher end of the price spectrum ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 3:53
insane price tag ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 0:49
Instinct 2 solar and the Instinct 2x were the same price which didn't really make a lot of sense ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 0:30

Compatibility (6)

I also noticed that the solar edition of the Instinct 3 was missing from the devices that were capable of handling this new app from Garmin ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 7:58
coming from an Apple Watch you cannot update your rings directly from the watch on the fitness app ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 1:33
still need an Apple Watch to update fitness rings ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 2:49
buggy integration with Apple Watch and Fitness app ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 2:04
it will not reflect in your fitness app ▶ Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? @ 1:47
Instinct series does not have Wi-Fi ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 1:03

Accuracy (5)

GPS failed to work near tall buildings or trees ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 6:41
sleep monitoring is a little hit and miss ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 5:32
temperature measurement is inaccurate, measures body temperature instead of environment ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 8:56
the heart rate monitor doesn't like to keep up ▶ Garmin Instinct solar - still worth it? @ 4:28
accuracy shifts and it isn't as spot on when descending on mountain bike ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 13:24

App/Software (5)

Garmin's extremely dead looking App Store ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 4:55
Phone app incorrectly reported watch as fully updated. ▶ Garmin Instinct 3 Battery Life Fixed!!! (How To) @ 0:47
confusing iPhone app interface ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really @ 5:27
Watch refused to update and fix the battery life issue through usual methods. ▶ Garmin Instinct 3 Battery Life Fixed!!! (How To) @ 1:56
Difficult to fix the battery life issue. ▶ Garmin Instinct 3 Battery Life Fixed!!! (How To) @ 3:17

Overall (3)

taking very little in the way of proactive environmental measures ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 8:06
environmental certifications look like virtue signaling ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review @ 7:59
I'm ever so slightly disappointed with the Instinct 3 ▶ Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! @ 16:22

Comfort/Wearability (3)

not the lightest smartwatch ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 3:42
bulky and may be a bit overwhelming for casual users ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartw @ 5:50
band a tiny bit shorter ▶ Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on a @ 3:19

Durability (1)

some plastic discoloration, especially on the corners ▶ Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use @ 8:33

Performance (1)

some issues like slowness ▶ Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! @ 1:21

Review sources

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar - In Depth Review by Benjamin Butcher — 19 pros, 35 cons
Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review // Fenix 7X Features on an Instinct! by DesFit — 35 pros, 7 cons
Garmin Instinct 2X – 1 Month Later! Does the Battery Really Last Forever? by Valiversum — 20 pros, 7 cons
Garmin Instinct 2 v Instinct 2x v Tactical - What are the differences? by GPS Training — 25 pros, 0 cons
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Review: Is This Tactical GPS Smartwatch Worth Your Money? by Reviewsinside — 20 pros, 5 cons
You've Been Using Garmin Instinct 2X WRONG All Along! by TECHFIGURE — 22 pros, 1 cons
Can the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Replace the Apple Watch? by Bob’s Garage Tech — 17 pros, 6 cons
Pick The Right Garmin Instinct 3! by Matt LeGrand — 11 pros, 11 cons
Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review - After 1 Year of Use by MKS — 16 pros, 5 cons
Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical: Real world review by PreparedAirman — 17 pros, 4 cons
Garmin Instinct 2: Huge July 2023 Beta Update! by DC Rainmaker — 14 pros, 6 cons
UNBOXED: Garmin Instinct 2x SOLAR TACTICAL Watch by TheCovertCrow — 14 pros, 4 cons
Garmin Instinct 2X SOLAR : The Smartwatch that Never needs a charge! by Jabber Tech — 16 pros, 2 cons
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Graphite Unboxing and Review by Unboxing Space — 18 pros, 0 cons
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Review – The Ultimate Rugged Smartwatch? by Dara Holsters — 17 pros, 0 cons
GARMIN INSTINCT 2X SOLAR || REVIEW by Dave Crooks — 13 pros, 3 cons
Top 5 Best Tactical Smartwatches 2024 by TacticalGear — 10 pros, 0 cons
Garmin Instinct 2X Review: A Huge Price for a Big Disappointment by J2F — 5 pros, 4 cons
Garmin Instinct 3 Battery Life Fixed!!! (How To) by JWA — 2 pros, 6 cons
Garmin Instinct solar - still worth it? by SparkyMark — 4 pros, 3 cons
Garmin Instinct 2: FISHING activity review. Track your catch with GPS and enjoy fishing even more! by Coastie Outdoors — 7 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar worth buying?

Based on 21 independent YouTube reviews, the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar scores 4/5 with 322 positive and 109 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #22 in the Fitness Trackers category.

What do reviewers like most about the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar?

The most praised aspects are features, battery life, comfort/wearability — Features (147 mentions), Battery Life (60 mentions), Comfort/Wearability (28 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar?

Reviewers most frequently criticize features, design/style — Features (36 mentions), Design/Style (17 mentions).

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