Garmin Instinct 2 builds on the success of its predecessor with some new features and improvements, making it an even more appealing option for backcountry explorers, hikers, and other activities outdoors enthusiasts.
Many people get confused about whether to pick Garmin instinct 2 or the Garmin Fenix 7, both are released side by side, and offer the almost same level of durability. However, the price tag does come into consideration when making the choice.
When it comes to the design, the Instinct 2 features a more rugged and durable build. In Garmin Fenix 7, the company tried to add more bells and whistles, Whereas with instinct 2 it stuck with the basics: practical features over add-ons.
Anyways, both are great watches.
Here, I will give you the full specifications of Garmin Instinct 2/2S, and there is a two-minute review for those who want to know more about this rugged beast.
Garmin Instinct 2/2S: Two Minute Review
With Instinct 2/2S, Garmin has created an outdoor watch that is tough, reliable, and packed with features for fitness tracking and navigation.
While the original Instinct Series was aimed at hardcore outdoor adventurers, the successor watch has expanded the role a little further. For instance, new sports features were added to surpass the number 50; the user interface was improved and so does the battery performance; and surprisingly enough, the company added contactless payment technology to the watch.
In the design department, a few yet remarkable changes were made: thickness was reduced, a new smaller option was added for small wrists, and screen resolution was made more refined.
However, there are areas that were purposefully neglected. The watch does not have music storage; there is no voice assistant, and the fitness and health tracking are almost the same as in Venu 2 Series: Heart rate, Stress, Sleep, Hydration, and Blood Oxygen.
General Specifications:
Product Name
Garmin Instinct 2/2S
Price
$300-$500
Predecessor
Garmin Instinct
Models
40mm, 45mm | Instinct 2 Solar, standard (non-solar), Surf, Tactical, and Camo editions
45mm: 45 x 45 x 14.2 mm, 52g | 40mm: 40 x 40 x 13.3 mm, 42g
Band Size
45mm: 22mm | 40mm: 20mm
Build materials
silicone
Colors
Electric Lime, Poppy and Neo-Tropic
Waterproofing
10 ATM
Display Size
45mm: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) |40mm: 0.79” x 0.79” (20 x 20 mm)
Screen Type & Resolution
monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | 45mm: 176 x 176 pixels , 40mm:156 x 156 pixels (active area)
Pixel Per Inch
Not Specified
Screen Protection
chemically strengthened glass
Always-on Display
Yes
Rotating Bezel
No
Smartwatch Features:
Garmin Instinct 2/2S
Connectivity
Bluetooth, ANT+
Companion App
CONNECT IQ
Storage
32 MB
Processor
N/A
RAM
N/A
Notification Alert
Yes
Calendar, Weather
Yes
Offline Spotify
No
Timer & Alarm
Yes
Customizable Watch Faces
Yes
Voice Assistant
No
Music Storage, Control
Yes
Third-Party Apps
Yes
Make calls, send texts & Emails
Yes(Text response/reject phone call with text (Android only))
Browse Web
N/A
Contactless Payment
Yes (Garmin Pay)
Health and Fitness Feature:
Garmin Instinct 2/2S
Built-in GPS
Yes (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo)
Heart Rate Tracking
Yes
Sleep
Yes
Stress
Yes
Blood Oxygen
Yes
ECG
No
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
No
Steps, Calories
Yes
Menstrual cycle
Yes
Sport Mode
Yes
Sync Data With Strava, Apple Health
Yes
Battery Life:
Garmin Instinct 2/2S
Battery Size
2S: Smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days/51 days with solar*, Smartwatch mode (w/ battery saver): Up to 50 days/unlimited with solar*, GPS: Up to 22 hours/28 hours with solar**, Max Battery GPS mode: Up to 54 hours/114 hours with solar**, Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 25 days/105 days with solar* | Instinct 2: Up to 28 days/unlimited with solar*, Smartwatch mode (w/ battery saver): Up to 65 days/unlimited with solar*, GPS: Up to 30 hours/48 hours with solar**, Max Battery GPS mode: Up to 70 hours/370 hours with solar**, Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 32 days/unlimited with solar*
Battery Size
Not Specified
Charger Type
USB charging cable.
Fast Charging
No
Activity Tracking Features
STEP COUNTER
Yes
MOVE BAR (DISPLAYS ON DEVICE AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY; WALK FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES TO RESET IT)
Yes
AUTO GOAL (LEARNS YOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL AND ASSIGNS A DAILY STEP GOAL)
