The Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch is the perfect piece of technology for outdoor adventurers and athletes. This rugged, GPS-enabled watch is designed to withstand the toughest environments, whether you’re running, biking, hiking, or swimming. With a long battery life and a host of features, including GPS, GLONASS and Galileo positioning systems, plus support for TopoActive, ski and fishing maps, the Garmin Instinct 2 has your safety, tracking and performance covered. The Instinct 2 also comes with a range of other features that enhance your outdoor training sessions. Smart notifications keep you connected to your phone, and a range of sports and activity profiles make sure you’re always at the top of your game. Advanced metrics such as VO2 max help you to monitor your performance, while ConnectIQ apps and the ‘Garmin Explore’ online platform bring more ways to explore and achieve your goals. This watch is water-resistant up to 100 meters and is designed to withstand extreme temperatures and pressure levels, making it the perfect companion for your outdoor pursuits. And, with a range of different bands, it’s also a stylish step tracker and timepiece. The Garmin Instinct 2 is ideal for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to take their training and performance to the next level. With the Garmin Instinct 2 on your wrist, you can rest easy knowing that you’re well connected, prepared, and in control.
- Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch - Standard - 45MM - Graphite - Standard
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$349.99
- Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch - Standard - 45MM - Electric Lime - Standard
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$349.99
- Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch - Surf Edition - 45MM - Mavericks - Surf Edition
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$349.99
- Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch - Camo Edition - 45MM - Graphite Camo - Camo Edition
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$399.99
- Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch - Solar - Standard - 45MM - Graphite - Standard
Out of Stock
$449.99
- Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch - Solar - Standard - 45MM - Tidal Blue - Standard
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$449.99
- Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch - Solar - Standard - 45MM - Mist Gray - Standard
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$449.99
- Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch - Solar - Surf Edition - 45MM - Bells Beach - Surf Edition
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$449.99
- Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch - Solar - Tactical Edition - 45MM - Black - Tactical Edition
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$499.99
- Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch - Solar - Tactical Edition - 45MM - Coyote Tan - Tactical Edition
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$499.99
- Garmin Instinct 2S Smartwatch - Standard - 40MM - Graphite - Standard
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$349.99
- Garmin Instinct 2S Smartwatch - Standard - 40MM - Poppy - Standard
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$349.99
- Garmin Instinct 2S Smartwatch - Standard - 40MM - Deep Orchid - Standard
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$349.99
- Garmin Instinct 2S Smartwatch - Surf Edition - 40MM - Waikiki - Surf Edition
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$349.99
- Garmin Instinct 2S Smartwatch - Camo Edition - 40MM - Mist Camo - Camo Edition
In Stock
$399.99
- Garmin Instinct 2S Smartwatch - Solar - Standard - 40MM - Graphite - Standard
In Stock
$449.99
- Garmin Instinct 2S Smartwatch - Solar - Standard - 40MM - Mist Gray - Standard
In Stock
$449.99
- Garmin Instinct 2S Smartwatch - Solar - Standard - 40MM - Neo Tropic - Standard
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$449.99
- Garmin Instinct 2S Smartwatch - Surf Edition - 40MM - Ericeira - Surf Edition
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$449.99
- Garmin Instinct 2X Smartwatch - Standard - 50MM - Flame Red - Standard
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$449.99
- Garmin Instinct 2X Smartwatch - Standard - 50MM - Graphite - Standard
In Stock
$449.99
- Garmin Instinct 2X Smartwatch - Standard - 50MM - Moss - Standard
Out of Stock
$449.99
- Garmin Instinct 2X Smartwatch - Standard - 50MM - Whitestone - Standard
In Stock
$449.99
- Garmin Instinct 2X Smartwatch - Tactical Edition - 50MM - Black - Tactical Edition
Out of Stock
$499.99
- Garmin Instinct 2X Smartwatch - Tactical Edition - 50MM - Coyote Tan - Tactical Edition
In Stock
$499.99
Pros & Cons
Pros:
• Water resistant to 100 meters
- Durable Construction to handle any environment
• Battery life of up to 14 days (in smartwatch mode)
• Variety of sensors such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Barometric Altimeter
• Preloaded activity profiles
• Connects to compatible smartphones
• Variety of health and performance metrics
Cons:
• Limited to 4 activities and workouts
• Not compatible with all Android phones
• Short battery life for GPS and music playback
• Limited app availability
• No onboard music storage or playback
Who Should Buy
Reasons to Buy:
• Waterproof
• High-end fitness tracking features
• Multi-sport mode
• Accurate GPS
• Android/iOS compatible
• Long battery life
Reasons Not to Buy:
• Relatively expensive
• Relatively bulky design
• Limited color options
• Non-replaceable straps
• Lack of smartwatch features
Features/Specs
• Battery life: 14 days in smartwatch mode; 16 hours in GPS mode
• Water-resistant to 100 meters
• Activity tracking: steps, calories, intensity minutes, heart rate, stress, sleep
• Built-in sports apps and sensors: running, swimming, golf, strength training, ski/snowboard, navigation, and more
• Wrist-based heart rate monitor
• 3-axis compass
• GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and barometric altimeter
• Thermal accuracy
• Vibration alerts for incoming text, call, email, calendar and app notifications
• Backcountry skiing/hiking maps for summit and ascent/descent stats and points of interest
• Offline topographical maps
• And more
Comparison
| Feature | Garmin Instinct 2 | Competitor 1 | Competitor 2 | Competitor 3 |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ||||
| Battery Life | Up to 14 days | Up to 10 days | Up to 20 days | Up to 5 days |
| Waterproofing | YES - 100 meters | YES - 50 meters | YES - 100 meters | YES - 50 meters |
| Heart Rate Sensor | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| GPS Accuracy | YES | YES | YES | NO |
| Compass Built-in | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| Estimed Stairs Climbed | YES | NO | NO | NO |
