Garmin Instinct 2 Solar 45mm Sports Watch, Graphite

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is an outdoor GPS smartwatch constructed with a 45 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and a scratch-resistant Power Glass lens. This design is built to withstand demanding environments, offering impact resistance and a 10 ATM water resistance rating. Its key feature is the solar charging capability, which supplements the battery to extend usage time, particularly during outdoor activities. The 0.9-inch monochrome Memory-in-Pixel (MIP) display is designed for clear readability in direct sunlight while maintaining power efficiency.

For navigation and environmental awareness, the device integrates multi-GNSS support (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo), a barometric altimeter, and an electronic compass. It provides comprehensive activity tracking with numerous built-in sports profiles, including a multisport mode for triathlon or brick workouts. Core health and wellness data is collected through a wrist-based optical heart rate monitor, a blood oxygen sensor for altitude acclimatization, and functions for detailed sleep and stress monitoring.

The watch connects to compatible smartphones via Bluetooth to deliver smart notifications and call alerts directly to the wrist. It also supports ANT+ for pairing with external fitness sensors. Functionality is expanded with features like Garmin Pay for contactless transactions and music controls for a paired smartphone. All collected data syncs with the Garmin Connect application for analysis, while watch faces and apps can be customized through the Connect IQ store.

• Built-in GPS with multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) support
• Wrist-based optical heart rate and SpO₂ monitoring
• Multisport mode with numerous dedicated sport profiles
• 0.9-inch Memory-in-Pixel (MIP) display with Power Glass
• 22 mm removable silicone band fits wrists 135–230 mm
• Barometric altimeter, electronic compass, accelerometer, and gyroscope
• Solar charging extends battery life up to 30 hours in GPS mode
• Bluetooth and ANT+ for phone and sensor pairing
• Contactless payments via Garmin Pay and smartphone music control
• Compatible with iPhone and Android operating systems
• 45 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case in Graphite