Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Graphite
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According to our smartwatch expert
The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Graphite is suitable for the outdoor sports enthusiast. You can charge it via solar power, so the battery lasts longer. The watch is resistant to extreme temperatures and shockproof. You can also dive up to a 100m depth. With the VO2 max reading, you can also accurately keep track of you physical health. The Garmin Instinct also provides insight in your recovery time after your workout. That way, you know if you're ready for a new workout or need more rest. The watch even 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. Via Garmin, you can pay with the watch.
This watch is recommended for a 17 to 19cm wrist circumference.
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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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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The Garmin Instinct 2 is a watch that is well suited for the avid (outdoor) athlete thanks to the large amount of sport profiles. It is a sturdy watch that can take a beating, so it is very coarse.
Robust design The first thing that strikes me is the robust design of the watch. It is sturdy and can take a beating. So no problem if, for example, you fall while bouldering. It also feels very light on my wrist. However, I find it very striking and does not necessarily fit with my daily outfits. The black and white screen is bright enough to read your measurements. But the screen is therefore not beautifully bright and I miss the colors.
Various sports functions The Instinct 2 has a lot of sport profiles. For me, as a not very fanatical athlete, actually too much. But if you do a lot of outdoor sports such as surfing, mountain biking or skiing, I think it's great! I have mainly used it for indoor sports, so I kept up with my strength training and cycling training in the gym and my morning yoga at home. The Body Battery helped me a lot with my planning. This gave me a more realistic idea of when I would be ready for a new training session or whether I would be better off spending the evening on the couch.
health features I really like that I can keep track of my menstrual cycle with the watch. In the app you get some tips per phase. This way I see that my body can handle strength training well on certain days. On other days it is good to eat a lot of iron. It is also useful for me to keep track of my stress score. This way I can see if I need to calm myself down a bit. I also keep track of my steps, stress level and calories, among other things. The app gives you a lot of insight into your data. You should take some time to find out how all the features work and how to set them up.
28 days battery life A big advantage of the Garmin Instinct 2 is the long battery life. I haven't had to charge it all week. Garmin even claims that the battery lasts 28 days. The Solar models even have an infinite battery life. That seems very useful if you go camping, for example.
I tested the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, but most of the features apply to all Instinct 2 models.
Julia. Smartwatch specialist.
7 April 2022
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Beautiful robust version that you can easily adjust to your own wishes ....
Bge
23 January 2023
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I use this smartwatch as a daily watch, and I also wear it during sports. I have a sedentary job, so it is useful that the smartwatch regularly indicates when I should move a bit more. The screen also provides a lot of information such as the time (obviously), date, weather forecast, number of steps, etc. This can also be configured to your own preference.
Gertjan Franken
2 December 2022
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Thanks to Garmin Pay, it's possible to pay contactless with your Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Graphite. Even without having a wallet or smartphone with you. Want to know more about Garmin Pay and how to install it? Read this article.
Product number | 899126 |
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Manufacturer code | 010-02627-00 |
Brand | Garmin |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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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 |
Watch case color | Black | |
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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 material | Silicone | |
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Watch strap color | Black | |
Closure type | Buckle | |
Interchangeable watch strap | ||
Compatibility watch strap | Product specific |
Screen type | MIP | |
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Always-on display | ||
Data display | Digital | |
Touchscreen | ||
Color screen | ||
Adjustable watch face | ||
Type of glass | Hardened glass |
Battery life in time mode | 672 hours | |
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Battery life in sports mode | 48 hours | |
Battery/battery capacity | 0,205 Ah | |
Energy source solar power | ||
Wireless charging |
Internet connection options | WiFi only | |
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Bluetooth | ||
ANT+ | ||
Independent music player | ||
Music controls | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Spoken directions | ||
Call options | Only answer calls | |
Smart reply | ||
App installation possible | ||
Camera operation | ||
NFC | ||
Contactless payment | ||
Contactless payment system | Garmin Pay |
Pedometer | ||
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Measures distance | ||
Speedometer | ||
Calorie counter | ||
Measures stairs climbed |
Heart rate measurement | ||
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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 |
Quality of health readings | Good | |
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Skin temperature sensor | ||
Oximeter | ||
Blood pressure monitor | ||
EDA sensor | ||
Sleep score | ||
Average heart rate during sleep | ||
Measure recovery during sleep | ||
Menstrual cycle tracking | ||
Pregnancy monitoring |
Quality of sports readings | Excellent | |
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Recommended for sports | Biking, Fitness, Golf, Mountaineering, Multisport, Outdoor, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Water sports, Winter sports | |
Manual training programs | ||
Measure fitness age | ||
Recovery advice | ||
Interval training | ||
VO2 max measurement | ||
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 |
Built-in GPS receiver | ||
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Global satellite navigation system | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo | |
GPS application | Navigation, Route registration |
Compass | ||
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Altimeter | ||
Type of altimeter | Always On altimeter, Barometric, GPS | |
Thermometer |
Fall detection | ||
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Alarm function | ||
Geofencing |
