Garmin Instinct 2X Solar 50mm Sports Watch, Graphite

The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar is built with a 50mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and is engineered to military standards for thermal, shock, and water resistance. Its defining feature is the Power Glass solar charging lens, which converts sunlight into battery life to extend operational time between charges. For location tracking, the device incorporates multi-band GNSS support, accessing GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo satellite systems to improve positioning accuracy in varied environments. The watch is designed for outdoor and adventure use, with a rugged construction and functional utility.

Information is viewed on a 1.1-inch, 176 x 176 pixel transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) display, which maintains high-contrast visibility in direct sunlight. A comprehensive sensor array includes a barometric altimeter for elevation data, an electronic compass for orientation, and an accelerometer for activity tracking. A practical feature is the integrated LED flashlight, which provides a source of illumination with adjustable white light intensities and a red safety light mode for low-light situations.

Health and wellness monitoring is handled by a wrist-based heart rate sensor, a Pulse Ox sensor for blood oxygen saturation, and functions for sleep and stress tracking. The device supports numerous built-in sports profiles, from running and cycling to swimming and strength training. It connects to a compatible smartphone via Bluetooth to deliver smart notifications and music controls, while ANT+ allows for pairing with external fitness sensors. The watch also includes Garmin Pay for contactless payment functionality.

• 50mm fiber-reinforced polymer case with a 1.1-inch MIP display
• Power Glass solar charging lens extends battery life
• Multi-band GNSS support for GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo
• Built-in LED flashlight with multiple modes
• Advanced health monitoring with heart rate, Pulse Ox, and stress tracking
• Supports multiple sport profiles and advanced training metrics
• Water resistant to 10 ATM, suitable for swimming and water sports
• Features smart notifications, music control, and Garmin Pay contactless payments
• Battery provides up to 40 days in smartwatch mode or 150 hours in GPS mode