Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition Black
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According to our smartwatch expert
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.
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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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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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Garmin instinct is just good.
Mark
17 November 2025
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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.
Product number | 899128 |
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Manufacturer code | 010-02627-03 |
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 | |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
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 | Good | |
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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 |
