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product_id: 411371428
title: "Instinct 2 Solar, Tactical-Edition, Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, with Solar Charging Capabilities, Built for All Elements, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing and More, Black"
brand: "garmin"
price: "¥78657"
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# Unlimited solar-powered battery life MIL-STD-810 rugged durability Multi-GNSS support for precise tracking Instinct 2 Solar, Tactical-Edition, Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, with Solar Charging Capabilities, Built for All Elements, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing and More, Black

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** ¥78657
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☀️ Stay charged, stay ahead — the ultimate rugged smartwatch for unstoppable pros.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Instinct 2 Solar, Tactical-Edition, Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, with Solar Charging Capabilities, Built for All Elements, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing and More, Black by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** ¥78657 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tactical Edge:** Exclusive features like Jumpmaster mode, waypoint projection, stealth mode, and night vision compatibility keep you mission-ready.
- • **Built for the Bold:** Constructed to U.S. military standards with 100m water resistance, shock, and thermal protection.
- • **Navigate Like a Pro:** Multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) and TracBack routing keep you on track in the toughest environments.
- • **Endless Power, Anywhere:** Solar charging delivers unlimited smartwatch mode battery life with just 3 hours of daily sunlight exposure.
- • **Health Meets Performance:** Advanced all-day health monitoring including heart rate, Pulse Ox, sleep tracking, and VO2 Max for data-driven fitness.

## Overview

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition is a rugged, military-grade GPS smartwatch designed for outdoor professionals and adventure seekers. Featuring solar charging for virtually unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode, multi-GNSS support for superior navigation, and tactical functions like stealth mode and Jumpmaster, it excels in extreme conditions. With comprehensive health and fitness tracking, water resistance up to 100 meters, and a durable build, it’s engineered to keep you mission-ready and connected without compromise.

## Description

Why just carry out the mission? Own it with Instinct® 2 Solar – Tactical Edition. This rugged GPS smartwatch is built to U.S. military standard (MIL-STD-810), is water-rated to 100 meters and features solar charging, which gives you unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions). Dedicated tactical features, such as night vision goggle compatibility, waypoint projection and dual-position GPS format, keep you mission ready. Stealth mode lets you go dark by disabling wireless communication and data sharing. Multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) help you track in more challenging environments than with GPS alone. All-day health monitoring lets you keep track of your general wellness — helping you to stay ready for anything (this device is intended to give an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device).

Review: Garmin Instinct 2 - I purchased this watch on a great sale earlier this year to replace a fading Samsung galaxy watch. I have no regrets purchasing this watch after having it for several months. There is a steep learning curve in using this as it is so much different than my galaxy watch. It is not a touch screen and you use physical buttons only. This was annoying at first, but I've gotten use to it and I actually prefer the physical buttons. I didn't realize how many times I would accidentally press something on the touch screen during the day. There are so many functions on this watch. I would recommend watching instructional Youtube videos to help. Initial setup of the watch to your phone isn't great. It took several times and getting the phone app to synch correctly was cumbersome. However, once it was synched I haven't had any issues since. I purchased the non-solar watch due to the price as the solar was still very expensive. The battery life is great. You don't realize how annoying it is to charge your watch every night or keeping track of your watch battery so it doesn't die on you. Carrying charging cords is annoying. It's great to go on vacation and not have to worry about bringing or forgetting your watch charger. I've turned off a lot of battery draining settings on my watch and it says it will get 31 days of battery life. You have to keep in mind though if you use the GPS or anything that uses the GPS this will drain the battery very quickly. I mainly use it for working out, hiking(GPS), receiving text messages, timers/stopwatch. These activities will drain my watch a bit, but I don't have to charge my watch for several weeks. Amazing! Like I said you will have to adjust the settings to get the best efficiency for your watch. There's almost too many things to adjust. The GPS is somewhat accurate. I've been on multiple long hikes at Zion park and Bryce Canyon and it was kind of accurate. My wife has a Apple watch and my two boys have a Garmin Forerunner 55 and 245 and each one of us had different readings. I just assumed my watch was the most accurate, but when I looked up the GPS map on one hike it was all over the place and not that accurate. I'm not sure if that was because we were in a canyon and the GPS signal was too weak. The heart rate monitor and O2 sensor seems accurate. I use the different work out settings on this watch almost daily. It is much more expansive and descriptive on the app than the Samsung Galaxy. There is so much more data given. As a fitness tracker it is so much better than the galaxy or Apple watch. Since you don't have to charge the watch I can take advantage of the sleep tracker. I'm not sure how accurate this is, but its nice to use. The weight of the watch is minimal. I don't think it's heavy for the size of the watch. It's definitely bigger than my old Galaxy watch. I like the big watch face as my eyes are getting old and reading the time is getting more difficult. The watch faces are customizable, which is a surprising feature. There are many choices and you can download new ones thru the Garmin app. I do miss answering calls thru my Galaxy watch. I was able to talk thru my watch on the Galaxy. You can answer calls on the Garmin, but it has no speaker/mic so you need your phone next to you. You can reply to text messages with pre-programed answers. I also miss using my watch to pay at the cashier. The base Instinct 2 watch does not have the Garmin pay option. I have a Samsung phone so if you have a Galaxy watch it will unlock your phone automatically if you are within a certain distance. I didn't realize that I'd miss this feature until I had to unlock my phone every time I picked it up. It is waterproof so you won't have to worry about swimming or getting it wet. Apple and Samsung say their watches are waterproof, but I've heard one too many stories about water issues with these that I would always take my watch off if I got in the water. It's definitely rugged and durable. I already have a lot of scratches and scuffs on the watch and band. I have a screen protector, which is a must. I've had to replace the screen protector, but they are cheap and replaceable. The cost of these smartwatches are too much to risk damaging it. I only wish that the longevity of smart watches was greater. I have an old solar casio G-shock that is almost 20 years old and it's still working. I would definitely recommend this watch to someone who is active and wants something different than Apple/Samsung. I can't see myself ever going back to one of those watches again.
Review: Great running watch, know what you are getting - First of all, know what you are getting with this watch. I have had several Garmins, most recently a Forerunner 965, an Apple watch, and a Coros Pace. Here’s what you get with the Instinct 2S: 1. Always-on, MIP display. Not colorful or even bright, but always accessible at a glance without having to flip your wrist. 2. Small size. It is small and lightweight. Will only fit smaller wrists and the display size means only basic metrics can be displayed at all times. I don’t need to see my heart rate, my miles run this week, or my Garmin vo2 max at any given moment. 3. Long battery life. The solar charging works ok, but you’ll get 2 weeks or more if you’re using it regularly. 4. No touchscreen. I don’t want one, I know the Garmin buttons and how to drive one. I bought the watch to track my road and trail running and so I can simply see the time on my wrist when I look. Tired of huge AMOLED displays with a bunch of metrics I can’t read in time before the display shuts off. I don’t even want that much data available at once, I can look on the Connect app and see all I need. Always-on mode for an AMOLED always seems to come with the cost of a rapidly dead battery. You might be different from me. If you want a bright colorful display, touchscreen, and AI training metrics, get a 65 or 70 series Forerunner. If you want an always-on MIP display but also a big watch face with a lot of metrics AND insane battery life, Enduro 3 is the one. If you want a smaller (and cheaper) Enduro 3 with less metrics on the watch face, Coros Apex is worth a look. I think that’s it. The worst this thing will see is a 50k trail run, and it isn’t even getting started when that is complete.

## Features

- Go longer than ever with solar charging that gives you unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)
- Battery life: in smartwatch mode, unlimited with solar charging in 3 hours of direct sunlight (50,000 lux) per day; in GPS mode, up to 48 hours with solar charging continuously in direct sunlight (50,000 lux)
- Dedicated tactical features include Jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format and preloaded tactical activity
- Go dark with stealth mode to disable wireless communication and data sharing
- Built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) track in more challenging environments than GPS alone
- Understand your body better with all-day health monitoring features that track your heart rate, sleep, Pulse Ox, respiration and more (Pulse Ox not available in all countries. This device is intended to give an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device)
- Built-in sports apps to take on running, biking, swimming, strength training and more; plus, VO2 Max and other training features
- Live the ultimate connected life with smart notifications and Connect IQ compatibility when paired with your compatible smartphone.
- Extend your battery life and your time doing what you love using the power manager to see how settings and sensors impact your watch’s battery life and make changes on the fly
- Rugged GPS smartwatch is water-rated to 100 meters and constructed to U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09NMKQCKS |
| Additional Features | Multi-GNSS Support; ABC Sensors; Tracback® Routing; Smart Notifications; Connect IQ™ Store; Safety and Tracking Features; Built-in Sports Apps; HIIT Workouts; VO2 Max; Daily Workout Suggestions, Night Vision Compatibility; Stealth Mode; Dual-Format GPS; Kill Switch; Jumpmaster Mode; Tactical Activity, Recovery Time; MTB Dynamics; Wrist-Based Heart Rate; Stress Tracking; Sleep Score and Advanced Sl… |
| Band Material Type | Silicone |
| Battery Average Life | 48 Hours |
| Battery Capacity | 300 Milliamp Hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Polymer |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,789 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2 in Handheld GPS Units |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Built-In Media | Instinct® 2 series smartwatch, charging/data cable, documentation |
| Color | Black |
| Communication Feature | Bluetooth |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Compatible Phone Models | All current iPhone models, all current Android models |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,846 Reviews |
| Display Type | LED |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | GPS Enabled |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759278953 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions | 1.77 x 1.77 x 0.57 inches |
| Item Height | 14.5 millimeters |
| Item Type Name | Instinct 2 Solar, Tactical Edition, Black |
| Item Weight | 52 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 MB |
| Metrics Measured | Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep Duration, Stress, Body Battery |
| Model Name | Instinct 2 Solar, Tactical Edition, Black |
| Model Number | 010-02627-13 |
| Operating System | Garmin |
| Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| Screen Size | 1.27 Inches |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Feature | Multi-GNSS Support; ABC Sensors; Tracback® Routing; Smart Notifications; Connect IQ™ Store; Safety and Tracking Features; Built-in Sports Apps; HIIT Workouts; VO2 Max; Daily Workout Suggestions, Night Vision Compatibility; Stealth Mode; Dual-Format GPS; Kill Switch; Jumpmaster Mode; Tactical Activity, Recovery Time; MTB Dynamics; Wrist-Based Heart Rate; Stress Tracking; Sleep Score and Advanced Sleep Monitoring; Body Battery™ Energy Monitoring; Pulse Ox; Fitness Age; Intensity Minutes Special Feature Multi-GNSS Support; ABC Sensors; Tracback® Routing; Smart Notifications; Connect IQ™ Store; Safety and Tracking Features; Built-in Sports Apps; HIIT Workouts; VO2 Max; Daily Workout Suggestions, Night Vision Compatibility; Stealth Mode; Dual-Format GPS; Kill Switch; Jumpmaster Mode; Tactical Activity, Recovery Time; MTB Dynamics; Wrist-Based Heart Rate; Stress Tracking; Sleep Score and Advanced Sleep Monitoring; Body Battery™ Energy Monitoring; Pulse Ox; Fitness Age; Intensity Minutes See more |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking, Exercise & Fitness, Outdoor Lifestyle, Swimming, Training |
| Style Name | SOLAR |
| Supported Application | Distance Tracking, Elevation Tracker, Fitness Tracker, Multisport Tracker, Sleep Monitor |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo |
| UPC | 753759278953 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Depth | 100 Meters |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Waterproof Rating | IP68 |
| Wearable Computer Type | Smart Watch |
| Wireless Communication Standard | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Battery Capacity:** 300 Milliamp Hours
- **Battery Cell Composition:** Lithium Polymer
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, USB
- **GPS:** GPS Enabled
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 MB
- **Operating System:** Garmin
- **Screen Size:** 1.27 Inches
- **Shape:** Round
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** Bluetooth

## Images

![Instinct 2 Solar, Tactical-Edition, Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, with Solar Charging Capabilities, Built for All Elements, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing and More, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OuqJZ3liL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how do you know if you are purchasing 40mm face or 45mm? Can’t find it in the description**
A: Be careful that when you change any of the options such as size or color, you’ve likely moved yourself out of your desired model to a similar one.  For instance, I think the Dezl edition is only available as black/45mm and changing either one of those will slide you into the Instinct 2S or something similar, which lack the truck-specific features.

**Q: Is it compatible with samsung galaxy s20?**
A: Yes, the Instinct 2s is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S20.

For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Jenny

**Q: Does the instinct 2 s have the respiration rate feature? i'm seeing conflicting information on this product page vs. the garmin website.**
A: Yes, the Instinct 2S will monitor respiration. 

For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Jenny

**Q: Does the gps show a map or just the coordinates?**
A: I have this watch in the solar tactical variant. You can load maps in beforehand using the Garmin explor app on your phone where it will guide you from waypoint to waypoint, or have it track your route and guide you back along the same route. It doesn't show topology or anything other than that on the watch itself (use the excellent detailed Garmin explore app for that), but you can see a predetermined route and follow along on the watch. It also shows distance to the next waypoint which is helpful for motivation/pacing on long hikes.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Garmin Instinct 2
*by S***F on July 20, 2025*

I purchased this watch on a great sale earlier this year to replace a fading Samsung galaxy watch. I have no regrets purchasing this watch after having it for several months. There is a steep learning curve in using this as it is so much different than my galaxy watch. It is not a touch screen and you use physical buttons only. This was annoying at first, but I've gotten use to it and I actually prefer the physical buttons. I didn't realize how many times I would accidentally press something on the touch screen during the day. There are so many functions on this watch. I would recommend watching instructional Youtube videos to help. Initial setup of the watch to your phone isn't great. It took several times and getting the phone app to synch correctly was cumbersome. However, once it was synched I haven't had any issues since. I purchased the non-solar watch due to the price as the solar was still very expensive. The battery life is great. You don't realize how annoying it is to charge your watch every night or keeping track of your watch battery so it doesn't die on you. Carrying charging cords is annoying. It's great to go on vacation and not have to worry about bringing or forgetting your watch charger. I've turned off a lot of battery draining settings on my watch and it says it will get 31 days of battery life. You have to keep in mind though if you use the GPS or anything that uses the GPS this will drain the battery very quickly. I mainly use it for working out, hiking(GPS), receiving text messages, timers/stopwatch. These activities will drain my watch a bit, but I don't have to charge my watch for several weeks. Amazing! Like I said you will have to adjust the settings to get the best efficiency for your watch. There's almost too many things to adjust. The GPS is somewhat accurate. I've been on multiple long hikes at Zion park and Bryce Canyon and it was kind of accurate. My wife has a Apple watch and my two boys have a Garmin Forerunner 55 and 245 and each one of us had different readings. I just assumed my watch was the most accurate, but when I looked up the GPS map on one hike it was all over the place and not that accurate. I'm not sure if that was because we were in a canyon and the GPS signal was too weak. The heart rate monitor and O2 sensor seems accurate. I use the different work out settings on this watch almost daily. It is much more expansive and descriptive on the app than the Samsung Galaxy. There is so much more data given. As a fitness tracker it is so much better than the galaxy or Apple watch. Since you don't have to charge the watch I can take advantage of the sleep tracker. I'm not sure how accurate this is, but its nice to use. The weight of the watch is minimal. I don't think it's heavy for the size of the watch. It's definitely bigger than my old Galaxy watch. I like the big watch face as my eyes are getting old and reading the time is getting more difficult. The watch faces are customizable, which is a surprising feature. There are many choices and you can download new ones thru the Garmin app. I do miss answering calls thru my Galaxy watch. I was able to talk thru my watch on the Galaxy. You can answer calls on the Garmin, but it has no speaker/mic so you need your phone next to you. You can reply to text messages with pre-programed answers. I also miss using my watch to pay at the cashier. The base Instinct 2 watch does not have the Garmin pay option. I have a Samsung phone so if you have a Galaxy watch it will unlock your phone automatically if you are within a certain distance. I didn't realize that I'd miss this feature until I had to unlock my phone every time I picked it up. It is waterproof so you won't have to worry about swimming or getting it wet. Apple and Samsung say their watches are waterproof, but I've heard one too many stories about water issues with these that I would always take my watch off if I got in the water. It's definitely rugged and durable. I already have a lot of scratches and scuffs on the watch and band. I have a screen protector, which is a must. I've had to replace the screen protector, but they are cheap and replaceable. The cost of these smartwatches are too much to risk damaging it. I only wish that the longevity of smart watches was greater. I have an old solar casio G-shock that is almost 20 years old and it's still working. I would definitely recommend this watch to someone who is active and wants something different than Apple/Samsung. I can't see myself ever going back to one of those watches again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great running watch, know what you are getting
*by N***G on December 5, 2025*

First of all, know what you are getting with this watch. I have had several Garmins, most recently a Forerunner 965, an Apple watch, and a Coros Pace. Here’s what you get with the Instinct 2S: 1. Always-on, MIP display. Not colorful or even bright, but always accessible at a glance without having to flip your wrist. 2. Small size. It is small and lightweight. Will only fit smaller wrists and the display size means only basic metrics can be displayed at all times. I don’t need to see my heart rate, my miles run this week, or my Garmin vo2 max at any given moment. 3. Long battery life. The solar charging works ok, but you’ll get 2 weeks or more if you’re using it regularly. 4. No touchscreen. I don’t want one, I know the Garmin buttons and how to drive one. I bought the watch to track my road and trail running and so I can simply see the time on my wrist when I look. Tired of huge AMOLED displays with a bunch of metrics I can’t read in time before the display shuts off. I don’t even want that much data available at once, I can look on the Connect app and see all I need. Always-on mode for an AMOLED always seems to come with the cost of a rapidly dead battery. You might be different from me. If you want a bright colorful display, touchscreen, and AI training metrics, get a 65 or 70 series Forerunner. If you want an always-on MIP display but also a big watch face with a lot of metrics AND insane battery life, Enduro 3 is the one. If you want a smaller (and cheaper) Enduro 3 with less metrics on the watch face, Coros Apex is worth a look. I think that’s it. The worst this thing will see is a 50k trail run, and it isn’t even getting started when that is complete.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks great, works great, wear it every day
*by Z***A on January 3, 2026*

I’m extremely happy with this watch. It looks amazing on a woman’s wrist — sporty, clean, and not too bulky at all. I was a bit worried it might look too big, but it fits perfectly and actually looks very stylish. I wear it every single day, both for workouts and daily activities. Everything works flawlessly — no bugs, no freezing, no connectivity issues. GPS, activity tracking, and notifications are all accurate and reliable. The battery life is excellent, which was one of the main reasons I chose this model. It’s very comfortable to wear all day and doesn’t feel heavy on the wrist. The build quality feels solid and durable, yet still lightweight. Overall, this is a great everyday watch that combines functionality, durability, and a clean design. I would definitely buy it again and highly recommend it, especially for women looking for a rugged but good-looking smartwatch.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, Tactical-Edition, GPS Outdoor Watch, Solar Charging Capabilities, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing, Black
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