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TechSmartwatchesTop 3 Garmin Instinct 2/2S features that excite me the most (and will make you want to buy the watch)Garmin’s most popular adventure watch model now has truly unlimited battery life and comes in two sizesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Garmin’s most popular adventure watch model now has truly unlimited battery life and comes in two sizes
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(Image credit: Garmin)
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If you’re a fan of thebest Garmin watches, you must be having the best time of your life in 2022. In January,Garminlaunched four new watches, including the sexyepix (Gen 2)and the latestFenix 7, and now it’s back with another big hitter, the Instinct 2 and 2S, to delight fans of thebest outdoor watcheseven more.
I love the Fenix 7, but the Instinct series has a special place in my heart, too. I was a massive fan of theGarmin Instinct Solar, and based on my experience with thatmultisport watch, I can’t wait to try the updated models. There is a lot to love about the new Instinct 2/2S but below are the three features that I like the most (so far anyway).
Garmin Instinct 2/2S: Price and release date
The Garmin Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S was released on 9 Feb 2022 and is available to buy now atGarmin. Prices start from $329.99/£299.99.
AU price TBC.
The Instinct 2 Series comes in a number of eye-catching colours such as Electric Lime, Poppy and Neo-Tropic. Also available are the Instinct 2 Solar, standard (non-solar), Surf, Tactical and Camo editions.
You can also personalise your new Instinct 2 using Garmin’sYour Watch, Your Way program. Through various bezel and band choices, there are more than 240 different design combinations available.See the different combinations and find your Instinct here.
1. Smartwatch with unlimited battery life
The previous iteration of the Solar Instinct has a sort-of unlimited battery life (you had to activate the battery saver mode, which beats the purpose of a smartwatch, in my opinion anyway), but thanks to the advancements in solar harvesting technology, the new Instinct 2 Solar offer unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode.
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Please note: not all Instinct models provide unlimited battery life; please visit Garmin for more info.
The Instinct 2 is the perfect watch for extreme sports (does BMX still count as an extreme sport?)(Image credit: Garmin)
The Instinct 2 is the perfect watch for extreme sports (does BMX still count as an extreme sport?)
The Instinct 2 is the perfect watch for extreme sports (does BMX still count as an extreme sport?)
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2. It is cheaper than the Fenix but still super capable
The main appeal of the Instinct has always been that it was a Fenix-like rugged watch that sells for much less than Garmin’s flagship adventure watch. This is still the case; the base Instinct model costs half as much as the most basic Fenix watch (which is still pretty advanced if you ask me).
For the (comparatively) low price, the Instinct 2 Series offers a slimmer profile, as well as two sizes: a “traditional” 45mm bezel and a smaller 40mm bezel (Instinct 2S) which is said to provide a more comfortable fit for individuals with smaller wrists and women. The Instinct 2 is built to military standard 810 for thermal and shock resistance and water-rated to 100 metres.
Solar models are admittedly more expensive, but if you’re happy not to live on the cutting edge of technological advancements, you can wait a year or so and find plenty of Instinct Solar 2/2S offers at third party retailers. Check out thebest Garmin watch dealsavailable in the meantime.
Be stylish (if you want to) with the Instinct 2(Image credit: Garmin)
Be stylish (if you want to) with the Instinct 2
Be stylish (if you want to) with the Instinct 2
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3. Looks like a G-SHOCK but without the excess bulk
Do you like G-SHOCK? I do. I wish there were a G-SHOCK watch that’s also a competent sports companion. Oh, wait! The Garmin Instinct 2 is just that. It comes in funky colours, has accurate sensors (probably) and looks less boring than your averagerunning watch.
At this point, I reviewed not one but two G-SHOCK watches (Casio G-SQUAD PRO GSW-H1000 reviewandCasio G-Shock GBD-H1000 review), and in both cases, I wished they tracked heart rate more accurately. I sure won’t have this issue with the Instinct 2; Ineverhad problems with heart rate sensor accuracy on Garmin watches.
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