Garmin is known for making some of the best smartwatches for fitness and adventure lovers, and its Instinct series is no exception. The Instinct series is designed for those who brave the elements and enjoy every second of their outdoor activities, whether hiking, running, cycling, swimming, or obstacle course racing. With the Instinct 2X Solar, Garmin has added a new model to the series that offers more features, power, and versatility.
The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar is a multisport smartwatch with a 1.1-inch display in a 50mm fiber-reinforced polymer body. The smartwatch complies with US military standards (MIL-STD-810) for durability and resistance to extreme conditions, such as temperature, shock, water, and dust. The smartwatch also has a chemically hardened, scratch-resistant Power Glass lens that doubles as a solar panel. The new, larger solar lens produces 50 percent more energy than the Instinct 2 Solar, allowing the smartwatch to have an almost infinite battery life when exposed to sunlight for at least three hours a day.
The Instinct 2X Solar also features a multifunction LED flashlight, the first for any Garmin smartwatch. The flashlight can provide red or white light, adjustable in intensity, to illuminate the surroundings or improve visibility. The flashlight can also switch to strobe mode, which can match the running cadence or alternate between red and white light for extra safety. The flashlight is especially useful for setting up a tent, running in the dark, or signaling for help.
The Instinct 2X Solar also supports the achievement of daily health and fitness goals, with more than 70 sports and outdoor profiles to choose from. The smartwatch can track various metrics, such as heart rate, stress level, sleep quality, blood oxygen saturation, and body battery. The smartwatch also has GPS, GLONASS, Galileo satellite navigation systems, an altimeter, barometer, compass, and gyroscope sensors. The smartwatch can provide accurate location and elevation data, as well as navigation guidance and TracBack feature to retrace the path.
The Instinct 2X Solar also introduces a new Obstacle Course Racing activity profile, ideal for those participating in Spartan races or similar events. The smartwatch can manually record splits between obstacles and distinguish between running and obstacle navigation sections. The smartwatch can also provide feedback on performance and recovery after each lap.
The Instinct 2X Solar also offers smart connectivity features, such as Bluetooth and ANT+ wireless communication. The smartwatch can pair with compatible smartphones and devices to receive notifications, control music playback, access Garmin Connect app features, and more. The smartwatch also supports Garmin Pay contactless payment solution and Garmin Explore app for offline maps and waypoints.