Garmin has announced a solar version of its Instinct 2 rugged smartwatch, launching in early 2022. It promises “endless battery life” and comes with a built-in flashlight. Instinct 2X Solar has also added a stealthy Tactical Edition.
Garmin’s vice president of global consumer sales, Dan Bartel, said: “Its unique style fits into your life, whether it’s outdoor adventures, time at the gym, a weekend barbecue with the family, or all three. With unlimited battery life and a built-in multi-purpose flashlight, It keeps me focused and I can do the task at hand without worrying about when the next charge will be found.”
Garmin consistently ranks among the top smartwatch choices, and the Instinct family was represented by a hybrid crossover model last year. The newest member of this family is available in his two flavors, the Instinct 2X Solar and Tactical Edition.
The main feature set of both models is basically the same. Built to MIL-STD-810 durability standards, the smartwatch is water resistant to 10 ATM and features a 50mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and bezel with chemical combined with a reinforced scratch-resistant lens.
Garmin recommends max battery GPS, expedition GPS, or smartwatch mode (with all satellite systems and multi-band GNSS active, users can typically expect about 36 hours of use).
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Each new smartwatch comes with the same sunlight-readable 176 x 176 pixel display as the smaller members of the Instinct 2 series, with a custom two-window design and monochrome transflective MIP (Memory In Pixel) screen. is equipped with The large case leaves space for an included LED flashlight that features an adjustable white light, a red safety light, a strobe function that matches your running cadence, and can be switched between red and white as needed. increase.
Naturally, the new Instinct includes heart rate monitoring (and anomaly alerts), blood oxygen saturation, stress and sleep tracking, a pedometer, training and analytics features, sports apps covering running and cycling, and more. Packed with fitness and wellness tech. , swimming, etc. A 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter are also included to aid in outdoor navigation.
The Instinct 2X Solar model features Obstacle Course Racing, a feature that “allows athletes to manually record obstacle divisions, and once an obstacle is marked on the first lap, it is automatically tracked on the remaining laps.” It is the first model to include to the race index.
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As its name suggests, the Tactical Edition adds additional features such as a stealth mode that disables wireless communication and prevents GPS positioning from being shared, preloaded with tactical activities and predicted waypoints, dual It boasts positional GPS format and night vision compatibility. The red flashlight mode has been replaced by a green flashlight mode, which Garmin says may help preserve users’ natural night vision.
The Instinct 2X Solar model has a suggested retail price of US$449.99, while the Tactical Edition is $50 more. There are more videos below.
Garmin | Instinct 2X Solar Smartwatch
Product Page: Instinct 2X Solar, Instinct 2X Solar – Tactical Edition
