Garmin

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

★ 4.6MSRP: $399

Compatibility	iPhone & Android
Watch Type	Bare-Bones GPS
Analytics	Basic Tracking
Price Tier	Budget
Battery Life	30 hrs GPS
GPS	Single-Band GPS
Case Size	45mm
Weight	53g
Wrist Calls	No
Offline Maps	No
Offline Music	No
Water Resistance	Yes, 10 ATM

Why This Watch

Everything the standard Instinct 2 offers, plus a solar lens that can stretch smartwatch mode toward unlimited battery life in direct sun. Still button-only, still no touchscreen, still built for runners who'd rather not think about charging.

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Head-to-Head

Compare Garmin Instinct 2 Solar with Similar Models

vs Garmin Instinct E →vs Garmin Instinct 2 →vs Garmin Instinct 2X Solar →vs Garmin Instinct 3 →vs Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical →vs Garmin Forerunner 265 →vs Garmin Forerunner 570 →

*Estimated — this model's exact GPS battery life isn't published by the manufacturer. All figures are standard GPS mode, midsize case, no solar boost.

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