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Garmin Instinct 2 watch

Name: Garmin Instinct 2 watch
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 138726841
Rating: 5 (41 reviews)

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Built to withstand the toughest conditions, the Garmin Instinct 2 is your ultimate adventure partner. This rugged GPS smartwatch is water-resistant to 100m and shock-resistant, with a durable polymer case and scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass. Navigate with confidence using multi-GNSS support, ABC sensors, and TracBack® routing. Train your way with dozens of sports apps, VO2 Max, and daily workout suggestions. Stay connected with smart notifications and monitor your well-being with advanced health tracking like Body Battery™ and sleep score. Live boldly, train smarter, and do things your way

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DESIGNED TO RESIST:
This rugged watch is water-resistant to 100 meters and features thermal and shock resistance. Plus, with a fiber-reinforced polymer casing and scratch-resistant, chemically-strengthened Corning® Gorilla® glass, this device is built to last.

DESIGNED YOUR WAY
Bold colors, high-contrast displays, and size options let you show the world that you do things your way.

Follow each adventure.

COMPATIBILITY WITH VARIOUS GNSS SYSTEMS:
Whether you´re hiking, mountain biking, trail running or skiing, you´ll have access to multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) for better tracking in the most demanding environments than using GPS alone.

ABC SENSORS:
Use ABC sensors on your next ride, including an altimeter for altitude data, a barometer to monitor weather changes, and a 3-axis electronic compass.

TRACBACK® ROUTES:
Forget about the complications on the way back; this function will allow you to return to the starting point following the same route.

Live connected.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS:
Receive emails, texts and alerts right on the watch when paired with your compatible smartphone .

CONNECT IQ™ STORE:
Download custom watch faces, add data fields, and get apps and widgets in the Connect IQ Store app on your compatible smartphone .

SECURITY AND MONITORING FUNCTIONS:
If your watch and phone are paired, you can send your live location to your contacts manually or, during certain outdoor activities, automatically with the incident detection feature 2 .

Train your way.

INTEGRATED SPORTS APPS:
Practice what you love with preloaded activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming, strength training, indoor climbing, virtual running, golf, yoga, pilates, and more.

HIIT TRAINING SESSIONS:
This activity profile tracks your HIIT training sessions, such as AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and custom. Set the number of rounds, exercise and rest intervals, and much more.

MAXIMUM OXYGEN CONSUMPTION (VO2 MAX):
Train smarter with VO2 MAX, a gauge that shows your expected performance. It even takes into account changes in performance that can be caused by heat or altitude.

DAILY TRAINING SESSION SUGGESTIONS:
Receive recommendations tailored to your preferences and fitness based on your current load and training status.

RECOVERY CONTROL:
After each training session, recovery time lets you know when you´ll be ready for another tough session. It even takes into account the intensity of training and factors such as stress, daily activity and sleep.

MOUNTAIN BIKING DYNAMICS:
Track the details of each ride with mountain biking metrics, plus specialized difficulty and flow metrics that rate the difficulty of trails and how smooth you descend, giving you a score to beat next time .

Know your body.

HEART RATE SENSOR ON THE WRIST:
Get estimated heart rate 3 data , along with alerts if your heart rate continues to go too high or too low while you´re at rest. Measure the intensity of the effort of the heart during your activities.

STRESS MONITORING:
Heart rate variability is used to calculate your stress score, so you can see if your day is calm, balanced, or stressful.

SLEEP SCORE AND ADVANCED SLEEP MANAGEMENT:
Get a full breakdown of light, deep, and REM sleep stages. You can see it all in a dedicated widget that includes your sleep score, among other data.

BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITOR
Optimize your body´s energy reserves with the help of data on heart rate variability, stress and sleep, among others, to know when you are ready to go or when you need to rest.

PULSE OXIMETRY:
For altitude acclimatization or sleep monitoring, a pulse oximeter 4 uses light beams at the wrist to measure how well your body is absorbing oxygen.

PHYSIOLOGICAL AGE
This feature uses chronological age, weekly high-intensity activity, resting heart rate, and BMI to calculate whether your body age is older or younger than yours. Get tips to reduce your age based on fitness.

MINUTES OF INTENSITY
Track how many minutes of high-intensity activity you´re getting, when you get them, and during what activity. You can even see them as a data field during timed activities.

MONITORING THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE
Use the Garmin Connect app to track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy . Track symptoms, access exercise and nutrition tips, and more.

Features:

- Screen Size (Width/Height):Two Section Custom Design; 23 X 23Mm (0.9″ X 0.9″)
- Screen Resolution (Width/Height):176 X 176 Pixels
- Gps:Yes
- Weight:52G
- Screen Type:Monochrome, Sunlight Viewable, Transflective With Memory At The Pixel Level (Mip)
- Cell/Battery Autonomy:Smart Watch: Up To 28 Days
- Cell/Battery Autonomy:Power Saving Mode: Up To 65 Days
- Cell/Battery Autonomy:Gps: Up To 30 Hours
- Cell/Battery Autonomy:Gps With Maximum Battery Use: Up To 70 Hours
- Cell/Battery Autonomy:Expedition Gps Activity: Up To 32 Days
- Maps And Navigation:
- Memory/History:32Mb
- Characteristics:
- Linking With The Garmin Golf App:Yes
- Break Time With Replay On:Yes
- Touch Or Button Lock:Yes
- Gps Coordinates:Yes
- Audio Prompts:Yes
- Dream:Yes
- Automatic Courseview Updates:Yes
- Downloadable Training Plans:Yes
- Measures The Distance Of Shots (Calculates The Exact Distance In Yards Of Shots From Anywhere On The Course):Handbook
- Energy Saving: Clock With Customizable Low Consumption Setting:Yes
- Heart Rate (Real Time During Rests, Interval And Session Statistics During Rests, And Automatic Heart Rate Download After Swim Activity):Yes
- Swimming Training:Yes
- Virtual Racer™:Yes
- Quick Access Buttons:Yes
- Activity History On The Watch:Yes
- Ground Contact Time And Balance: Shows How Long Your Feet Are On The Ground, Rather Than Suspended, During Your Running Motion And Allows You To Check Your Symmetry During Your Run:Yes (With Compatible Accessory)
- Automatic Maximum Heart Rate:Yes
- Recommended Daily Training Sessions:Yes
- Heart Rate Alerts:Yes
- Compatible With Speed And Cadence Sensor (With Sensor):Yes
- Vector™ Compatible:Yes
- Training Effect (Anaerobic):Yes
- Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts:Yes (High And Low)
- Suitable For Official Tournaments:Yes
- Vertical Speed:Yes
- Lactate Threshold: By Analyzing Your Pace And Heart Rate, Estimate The Point At Which Your Muscles Begin To Rapidly Fatigue:Yes (With Compatible Accessory)
- Customizable Data Pages:Yes
- Mtb Grit & Flow:Yes
- Compete In An Activity:Yes
- Ending Time:Yes
- Height Profile:Yes
- Configurable Lap Alerts:Yes
- Incident Detection During Specific Activities:Yes
- Virtualpartner:Yes
- Vo2 Max (Run):Yes
- Trueup For Physiological Data:Yes
- Customizable Alerts:Yes
- Back To Top:Yes
- Oscillation And Vertical Ratio (The Degree Of Suspension During The Movement You Make When Running And The Cost-Benefit Relationship With The Length Of The Stride):Yes (With Compatible Accessory)
- Training Load: Combines Heart Rate And Vo2 Max To Calculate Intensity Over The Last 28 Days To Ensure You Are In The Optimal Range To Reach Your Goal:Yes
- Case Size (W X L X H):45 X 45 X
- :14.50Mm Fits Wrists 135-230Mm In Circumference.
- Inactivity Line (Shown On Device After A Period Of Inactivity; Walk For A Few Minutes To Reset):Yes
- Compatible With Basecamp™:Yes
- Gym Activity Profiles Available:Strength Training, Cardio And Elliptical, Hiit, Stair Climbing, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing And Yoga
- Bezel Material:Fiber Reinforced Polymer
- Course Obstacles And Goals:Yes
- Stroke Type Detection (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly):Yes
- Ultratrac Mode:Yes
- Vo2 Max (In Trail Running):Yes
- Distance In Yards To D/C/T (Distance To The Front, Center And Back Of The Green):Yes
- Calendar:Yes
- Barometric Altimeter:Yes
- Smart Weather Forecast:Yes
- Self Lap®:Yes
- Sunrise/Sunset Time:Yes
- Acclimatization By Pulse Oximetry:Yes
- Breathing Timer To Relax:Yes
- Floors Climbed:Yes
- Respiration Rate (24X7):Yes
- % Of Maximum Heart Rate:Yes
- % Rcf:Yes
- Shell Material:Fiber Reinforced Polymer
- Basic Rest Time (From 0):Yes
- Tracback®:Yes
- Waterproof:10 Atm
- Main Benefit (Training Effect Category):Yes
- Heart Rate Sensor On The Wrist (Constant, Every Second):Yes
- Heart Rate Zones:Yes
- Automatic Rest:Yes
- Statistics Log (Putts Per Course, Greens In Regulation, Fairways, Average Distance):Yes
- Connectivity:Bluetooth®, Ant+®
- Find My Phone:Yes
- Stride Length (Real Time):Yes (With Compatible Accessory)
- Sleep Tracking (Sleep Score And Insights):Yes
- Available Career Profiles:Running, Indoor Running, Indoor Track Running And Trail Running
- Bike Lap And Maximum Lap Power (With Power Sensor):Yes
- Chronometer:Yes
- Race Training Sessions:Yes
- Open Water Swim Metrics (Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Speed, Calories):Yes
- Training Effect (Aerobic):Yes
- Gps Speed And Distance:Yes
- Calculation Of Areas:Yes
- Find My Watch Function:Yes
- Automatic Club Tracking Support (Accessory Required):Yes
- Advanced Training Sessions:Yes
- Remote Control For Virb®:Yes
- Smartphone Compatibility:Iphone®, Android™
- Dual Grid Coordinates:Yes
- Expedition Gps Activity:Yes
- Trueup™:Yes
- Timer:Yes
- Courses (Competition Against Previous Activities):Yes
- Respiratory Rate (During Exercise):Yes
- Thermometer:Yes
- Hydration:Yes (On Garmin Connect™)
- Alarm Clock:Yes
- Minutes Of Intensity:Yes
- Interval Training:Yes
- Underwater Wrist Heart Rate Sensor:Yes
- Time/Distance Alerts (Trigger An Alarm When You Reach The Goal):Yes
- Compatible With Garmin Connect ™ Mobile:Yes
- Countdown Start:Yes
- Astronomical Information:Yes
- Health Snapshot:Yes
- Available Swim Profiles:Pool Swimming And Open Water Swimming
- Power Modes: Customizable Battery Settings During Activities:Yes
- Moveiq™:Yes
- Speed And Cadence Sensor Bracket (With Sensor):Yes
- Garmin Elevate ™ Wrist-Based Heart Rate Monitor:Yes
- Glonass:Yes
- Smart Notifications:Yes
- Sight N´ Go:Yes
- Automatic Summer Time:Yes
- Blood Oxygen Saturation By Pulse Oximeter:Yes (Spot-Check, During Sleep, All Day)
- Projected Waypoint:Yes
- Real-Time Dot Trail:Yes
- Time/Date:And It Is
- Calories Burned:Yes
- Customizable Activity Profiles:Yes
- Toe-To-Toe™ Challenges App:Yes (Optional Connect Iq Toe-To-Toe™ Challenges App)
- Connect Iq ™ : Watch Faces, Data Fields, Widgets And Downloadable Applications:Yes
- Hr Broadcast (Transmits Heart Rate Data To Paired Devices Via Ant+ ™ ):Yes (With Ant+)
- Cadence: Offers The Number Of Steps Per Minute In Real Time:Yes
- Music Control:Yes
- Compatible With Power Meters (Displays Power Data From Third-Party Ant™ + Sport Power Meters):Yes
- Full Ascent/Descent:Yes
- Multisport Activities In Automatic Mode:Yes
- Pinpointer:Yes
- Improved Recovery Time:Yes
- Step Counter:Yes
- Automatic Ascent On Trail:Yes
- Multisport Activities In Manual Mode:Yes
- Barometric Trend Indicator:Yes
- Automatic Rep Count:Yes
- Livetrack:Yes
- Calories Based On Heart Rate:Yes
- Point To Point Navigation:Yes
- Time And Distance Alerts:Yes
- Garmin Connect™ Challenges App:Yes (Optional Connect Iq App)
- Distance In Yards To Approach/Dogleg:Yes
- Xero ™ Locations:Yes
- Auto Pause®:Yes
- All-Day Stress Monitor:Yes
- Running Dynamics:Yes (With Compatible Accessory)
- Body Battery™ Energy Monitor:Yes
- Available Cycling Profiles:Cycling, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Cyclocross, Cycle Touring, Electric Cycling, Electric Mountain Biking, Indoor Cycling
- Hiit Workouts:Yes
- Predictive Height Plot:Yes
- Quickfit ™ Watch Straps:Yes (22Mm)
- Accelerometer:Yes
- Recovery Time:Yes
- Text Answer/Reject Phone Call With Text (Android™ Only):Yes
- Real-Time Settings Sync With Garmin Connect™ Mobile:Yes
- Exercise Log:Yes
- Trip-Based Directions:Yes
- Strap Material:Silicone
- Gps Time Synchronization:Yes
- Automatic Screen Change:Yes
- Trip Timer/Odometer:Yes
- Smart Trainer Control:Yes
- Compass:Yes
- Acclimatization To Heat And Altitude:Yes
- Digital Scorecard:And It Is
- Lens Material:Glass Reinforced By Chemical Processes
- Cardio Training Sessions:Yes
- Green View With Manual Pin Positioning:Yes
- Performance Condition: After Running 6-20 Minutes, Compare Your Real-Time Condition To Your Average Fitness:Yes
- Strength Training Sessions:Yes
- Galileo:Yes
- Distance To Destination:Yes
- Women´S Health Tracking:Yes (On Garmin Connect™)
- Training Status: Allows You To See If You Are Training Effectively By Tracking Training Data, Such As Vo2 Max And Anaerobic Threshold, Compared To Recent Data:Yes
- Hand Return:Yes
- Distance Traveled:Yes
- Pool Swim Metrics (Lengths, Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Speed, Calories):Yes
- Gps-Based Distance, Time And Pace:Yes
- Daily Resting Heart Rate:Yes
- Auto Goal (Learns Your Activity Level And Assigns A Daily Goal):Yes
- Age According To Your Physical Form:Yes
- Ftp (Functional Power Threshold):Yes
- Assistance:Yes
- Career Forecast:Yes

In the box:

- Instinct® 2
- Charger/data cable
- Documentation

Specifications

Manual

Technical specifications of Garmin Instinct 2

Weight

52 G
Screen Size

Custom, Two-Window Design; 0.9´´ X 0.9´´ (23 X 23 Mm)
Resolution

176 X 176 Pixels
Bezel Material

Fibre-Reinforced Polymer
Lens Material

Chemically Strengthened Glass
Case Material

Fibre-Reinforced Polymer
Wireless Connectivity

Bluetooth®, Ant+®
GPS

Yes
Battery Life

Up To 28 Days | Smartwatch: Up To 28 Days Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up To 65 Days Gps: Up To 30 Hours Max Battery Gps Mode: Up To 70 Hours Expedition Gps Activity: Up To 32 Days
Battery Type

Lithium Ion
Compass

Yes
Barometric Altimeter

Yes
Accelerometer

Yes
Speedometer

Yes
Water Resistance Rating

10 Atm
Smart Notifications

Yes
Music Controls

Yes
Color

Black
Features

GPS
Features

Glonass
Features

Altimeter
Features

Barometer
Features

Wrist heart rate
Features

Daily Activiy Tracker
Features

Cadence meter
Features

Speedometer
Features

Accelerometer

Features of Garmin Instinct 2

Color Black

Color

Black

Features GPS

Features

GPS

Glonass

Altimeter

Barometer

Wrist heart rate

Daily Activiy Tracker

Cadence meter

Speedometer

Accelerometer

Key differentiators

Advanced Health Monitoring: Track key metrics with a wrist-based heart rate monitor, stress monitoring, and sleep score analysis.

Comprehensive Navigation: Navigate with confidence using multi-GNSS support (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) and ABC sensors.

Extended Battery Life: Offers up to 28 days of use on a single charge in smartwatch mode.

Rugged, Adventure-Ready Build: Features a 10 ATM water resistance rating and a durable, shock-resistant polymer case.

Versatile Connectivity: Stay connected with smart notifications and sync data seamlessly via Bluetooth® and ANT+®.

Technology in Garmin Instinct 2 watch

Energy rating

Warnings

4.98 / 5

41 Reviews

What our customers are saying about Garmin Instinct 2 watch

This Garmin watch offers excellent performance and quality for sports tracking. Buyers praise its durability, long battery life, and accurate GPS/altimetry for activities like hiking and running. Its intuitive design makes it easy to use, and it´s packed with features for monitoring heart rate, workouts, and even swimming. The value for money is repeatedly highlighted, with many considering it a complete and impressive device, especially given its price point

Good, but...

2026/02/10

Michal

Build quality is pretty cool for the price, but when skiing, the max speed is incorrect on the watch but correct on the app. Watch is durable, very light and comfortable to wear. Display is much brighter than my Fenix 8 solar.

Good product

2026/01/22

Bmm

The product is perfect.

Garmin is a guarantee

2025/11/24

I bought it for the variety of options it offers and it's really great.

Garmin

2025/11/03

carlos

Great, you can really tell it's a Garmin. It works perfectly. I've been buying from Tradeinn for a while now and I'm always impressed by their speed and professionalism.

Good job garmin, good job tradeinn, fast and reliable as always

2025/10/29

Luis Miguel

I've owned three Garmin Instinct models, both first and second generation, in various configurations (standard, tactical, solar), and they haven't disappointed. Furthermore, I've been buying from Tradeinn for over 10 years, and I'm always impressed by their speed and professionalism.

Excellent product

2025/10/11

Daniel

Complete watch, great size, lots of functions and very resistant, Garmin as always surprising

Happy

2025/09/21

RICARDO

It works very well and the app is very comprehensive. The GPS works perfectly. It has many functions.

Genial!

2025/09/11

Isabel

It's perfect, we gave it to my father-in-law and he's delighted!!!!

Light and functional

2025/09/09

JOSE MIGUEL

It is very light and perfect for training, with data such as steps, sleep, calories

Perfect

2025/08/31

Michela

Garmin doesn't disappoint. It's a complete watch, perfect for training.

It is perfect for aggressive use

2025/08/14

Ruben

Very robust and the battery lasts a long time, it fits very well on the wrist

Comfy and helpfull

2025/08/14

Gligor Dan

Surprisingly comfortable on the wrist. The sleep ,score is already motivating me to sleep ,earlier and lower stress

Very good and precise

2025/07/07

juan-manuel

Very good, and it frees up your phone's battery life to record your mountain biking activities. The only thing I'd add would be a touchscreen, but for the price, what it offers is already impressive.

Great value for a Garmin sports watch

2025/06/23

Mika

So satisfied with this sports watch from Garmin, easy to handle and accurate. Good price and fast delivery. Used it for open water swimming, running, cycling etc. Does its job, good fit on the wrist. Battery lasts long, easy to charge.

As expected.

2025/03/31

aliaksei

Good an not expensive garmin watch. With long life battery.

Very good multi-activity watch

2025/03/20

Ivo

For my hiking, running, and mountain biking activities, I've found the GPS and altimetry tracking to be very good. It has very good battery life. Since I don't need mapping, it meets my needs, and it's a great product, especially for the price on this site. Fast shipping. Pure joy!

Very good watch

2025/02/16

Esteban

Very good watch

Great sports watch

2025/01/12

af0ns0

Really good Garmin product, for outdoor activities. Heavy-duty construction

Garmin

2025/01/07

works well for that purpose, it has to be connected to the phone for everything to work properly, quite resistant

Impressive sports watch

2024/12/27

Allen

Good watch seems durable. Supports different kinds of sports, including pool and open water swimming. Covers my needs.

Good watch

2024/12/21

Zigor

A very complete watch with a very nice design

Good product and good service

2024/12/20

pedro

Fast delivery and watch as I expected. Simple, good battery, fast and with all the necessary features.

Instinct 2

2024/12/19

Kevin

Incredible quality price! Top of the top watch, very intuitive and simple handling, impressive number of data and parameters considering the price, battery life just enormous! Very precise sensor... for my use has nothing to envy to the fenix or other much more high-end watches. Go for it!

Garmin instinct 2

2024/12/18

Marisa

Very complete watch, ideal for those who need to do sports without a cell phone behind them. Super light and very practical to use.

Excellent value for money

2024/12/15

gerzon-giovany

I'm happy, I found it for less than 160 euros, it's much more than you can find for this price.

Great!!

2024/12/15

D.Navarro

Great value for money: €168 with shipping. A very complete watch compared to others that cost three times as much. More than enough to monitor heart rate, record your workouts or routes. Best regards.

Garmin

2024/12/08

Nurbek

Excellent watch at a good price, I am happy with everything. Thanks to the store

Perfect price

2024/07/12

Fedor

I bouth when it was with good sale. Cheaper then anywhere

Value for money

2024/06/03

Greg

I’m very happy with the watch, great piece of kit at that price

Good purchase

2024/02/24

Jordi Graells

Good and reliable product. I have the Fénix 6X Pro and I bought the Instic 2 for my son and he is delighted with the watch and I am satisfied with the purchase.

Price quality

2023/12/27

Xavi

Super fast shipping. A very balanced device in quality/performance.

Received very quickly

2023/12/23

Lucie

24 hours between order and receipt. Good product.

Everything fine

2023/12/19

Andy

Fast and reliable. Good product.

All perfect

2023/08/18

Daniel

Ease of ordering, I arrive within the established period and the device is perfect. For now nothing negative to comment

Very good buy

2023/08/17

José Gabriel

Despite being the bridge of August 15, the product has arrived very quickly, for the moment it works very well.

Garmin instinct 2

2023/08/02

ANTONIO

everything perfect and very fast delivery!

Great price!

2023/08/02

Martin

The watch arrived fast and undamaged. Not fake, not refurbished.

Great product

2023/07/08

Andrea

Excellent product and perfect delivery times

Great value for money.

2023/06/29

Rômulo.

Everything arrived safely. Great value for money. Satisfied with the purchase!

Satisfied

2023/06/15

Gorka

Fast and careful, what you expect as a consumer.

Fine

2022/05/18

Павел

I buy not the first time, everything is fine! Delivery to Ukraine is fast without problems. The watch itself is great.

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2025-03-09

Christopher

Is this item new or refurbished?

Answer of andrea

New

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2026-07-20

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Is the Garmin Instinct 2 a good investment for outdoor users?

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Yes, the Garmin Instinct 2 is built for adventure. It features a rugged, shock-resistant design, water resistance to 10 ATM, and multi-GNSS support (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) for reliable tracking in demanding environments, making it an excellent choice for hiking, trail running, and more.

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2026-07-20

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How long does the battery on the Garmin Instinct 2 last?

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This extended duration allows for prolonged tracking of your activities and health metrics without the need for frequent recharging, making it ideal for multi-day adventures.

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2026-07-20

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Does the Garmin Instinct 2 have a heart rate monitor and GPS?

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Yes, the Garmin Instinct 2 is equipped with both a built-in heart rate monitor for continuous health tracking and integrated GPS. The GPS provides accurate tracking of your distance, pace, and routes during outdoor activities, helping you monitor your performance and navigate with confidence.

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2026-07-20

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Can I use the Garmin Instinct 2 for swimming?

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Absolutely. It also includes dedicated activity profiles to track your performance in the water.

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2023-11-20

ben

Is there an oximeter as well? And is the height difference reliable when running, I ask the question with regard to a Trail type activity? THANKS

Answer of ANTONIO

Hi, I saw you asked these questions, I purchased it for road and mountain bike rides, the altitude difference data is correct, I have confirmation via the Garmin 830 bike and the altitude signs of the refuges or alpine passes. It is there on the oximeter but it is measured at rest and not during sporting activity, but this is also true for medical devices using the reading with light if the device moves it cannot. Same thing for the cardio, if light filters underneath because it is worn loose, some beats are lost

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2023-08-22

Piero

I would like to know if this watch is valid for swimming in the pool and in open water

Answer of Daniel

Yes it is possible to use the watch in the pool and in open water. There are many functions.

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2023-10-20

Leonardo

Does the watch dial have a diameter of 40, 45 or 50 mm?

Answer of Dmitry

This is the 45mm Instinct® 2 Solar. 40mm is the Instinct® 2S Solar. 50mm is Instinct® 2X Solar.

Answer of Iván

It´s the Instinct 2, so 45

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2024-05-16

Veronica

Is the item new or refurbished?

Answer of andrea

The item is new.

Answer of Antonio

The watch is brand new and sealed.

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2024-08-15

alfredo

I would like to know if this model has a function that allows you to read the water temperature, whether in a swimming pool, sea or other open waters.

Answer of Anthonin

Yes, it is a thermometer. That said, be careful to take into account that the watch is on your wrist and probably gives a higher temperature. Otherwise, detach it and wait a little until it is at the temperature of the environment. I have been using it for a year and I am delighted with it.

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2024-10-19

Mauro

Do you have the Instinct 2 S, is it smaller???

Answer of Antonio

Yes, the 2s is the smallest size: https://www.tradeinn.com/runnerinn/es/garmin-reloj-instinct-2/138726841/p?products_search%5Bquery%5D=Instinct%202s

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2024-10-09

Kirill

Is this a solar powered watch?

Answer of andrea

No, this is the standard model. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is the solar-powered model: https://www.tradeinn.com/trekkinn/en/garmin-instinct-2-solar-watch/138726835/p

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2024-05-17

nikita

is it graphite or black?

Answer of andrea

Graphite

Answer of Antonio

Graphite Color

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2024-11-20

MIRIAM

Hi, is this watch suitable for hiking? And is it also suitable for padel activities? I´ll be waiting. Thanks

Answer of Paulo Emanuel Cajado

Very good for any type of activity, it even has climbing activity. Regardless I prefer the forerunner user interface than this one.

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2026-01-24

Santi

Hi, can it be used as a phone? I mean, can I make calls and receive calls? Thanks

Answer of ALFREDO

It can´t be done

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Use cases

Multi-Day Hiking and Trekking 95% Fit

With an extensive battery life of up to 28 days, this watch is a reliable upgrade for multi-day treks where charging opportunities are scarce. The integrated GPS provides accurate route and distance tracking, essential for navigating remote trails.

Up to 28 days battery life,Integrated GPS,Sunlight-viewable display,Durable silicone strap

Open Water Swimming and Water Sports 90% Fit

The 10 ATM water resistance rating makes this a capable companion for swimming, surfing, and kayaking. Its robust build and silicone strap are designed to withstand prolonged water exposure and high-impact activities.

10 ATM water resistance,Silicone strap,Heart rate monitor

Trail and Endurance Running 90% Fit

This watch is a great all-rounder for trail runners, offering precise tracking with its integrated GPS and ANT+ connectivity for pairing external sensors.

Integrated GPS,ANT+® connectivity,Lightweight 52g design,Long battery life

Comprehensive Health and Wellness Monitoring 85% Fit

For users focused on their overall well-being, this watch offers continuous heart rate and stress monitoring. The impressive battery life ensures consistent data collection with minimal interruption for charging, providing a well-rounded view of daily health metrics.

Continuous heart rate monitoring,Stress monitoring,Up to 28 days battery life

General Outdoor Adventure 80% Fit

This watch is a capable partner for various outdoor adventures, from climbing to kayaking. Its monochrome, sunlight-viewable display ensures excellent readability in bright conditions, while the robust construction provides durability for demanding environments.

Sunlight-viewable display,10 ATM water resistance,Integrated GPS,Durable construction

Best for

Best for Health-Focused Upgraders

This watch provides comprehensive health data, including real-time heart rate and stress monitoring, making it a reliable upgrade for tracking overall wellness.

Based on: Gps, Gender

Ideal for Multi-Sport Outdoor Use

With a 10 ATM water resistance rating, built-in GPS, and an exceptionally long battery life of up to 28 days, this watch is built to handle extended adventures from water to trail.

Evidence: `water_resistance: 10 ATM` is suitable for high-impact water sports, `battery_life: Up To 28 Days` supports long trips, and `gps: Yes` ensures accurate route tracking.

A Reliable Partner for Consistent Training

This watch offers solid all-around performance with accurate activity tracking, daily training suggestions, and smart connectivity to support a committed, active lifestyle.

Based on: Gps, Gender

Benefits

FunctionalUninterrupted Performance with Up to 28 Days of Battery Life

Experience unparalleled freedom with a battery life of up to 28 days. This exceptional endurance allows for extended expeditions, multi-week training blocks, and daily use without the constant concern of recharging, ensuring your watch is always ready for the next challenge.

battery_life: Up To 28 Days (Battery Life: Up To 28 Days)

FunctionalEngineered for Aquatic Pursuits with 10 ATM Water Resistance

Designed to withstand the most demanding conditions, this watch features a 10 ATM water resistance rating. This premium specification makes it suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and high-impact water sports, offering peace of mind that your device will perform flawlessly in and out of the water.

water_resistance: 10 Atm (Water Resistance Rating: 10 Atm)

FunctionalOptimize Training with an Integrated Heart Rate Monitor

Leverage cutting-edge technology to monitor your cardiovascular performance with the built-in heart rate monitor. This feature provides critical data to optimize workout intensity, track recovery, and gain a deeper understanding of your overall fitness, reflecting a commitment to peak performance.

heart_rate_monitor: Yes

Ideal buyer profiles

Health Monitor

This user is proactive about their health and wants detailed, reliable data to understand their body's patterns, from sleep quality to stress levels and daily activity. They are committed to a healthy lifestyle and appreciate tools that provide actionable insights.

The Garmin Instinct 2 is a great all-rounder for this user, offering advanced health monitoring like wrist-based heart rate, stress tracking, and sleep scoring. The Body Battery™ feature provides tangible insights into energy levels, while the impressive battery life of up to 28 days ensures continuous, uninterrupted data collection.

Casual User

This individual is likely looking for a reliable upgrade from a more basic activity tracker. They enjoy various activities, from hiking to gym sessions, and want a single, durable device that offers solid performance for their varied interests without being overly complex.

This watch is a capable and well-rounded upgrade. Its shock-resistant design and 10 ATM water resistance can handle a wide range of activities and environments. With integrated sports apps and GPS, it provides accurate tracking, making it a practical and reliable choice for everyday wear and weekend adventures.

Commuter

This person has an active commute, perhaps cycling, walking, or running part of the way to work. They want to track this activity accurately and integrate it into their overall fitness picture. They need a device that is durable, has a long battery life, and offers smart notifications.

The Instinct 2 is a solid choice for the active commuter. The GPS provides accurate tracking of routes and distances, and the battery life of up to 28 days means they don't have to worry about daily charging. Its rugged build handles daily wear, and Bluetooth® connectivity delivers smart notifications on the go.

Competitive features

In the competitive field of Activity Monitors, we're comparing the Garmin Instinct 2 against several other popular watches to highlight its unique strengths.

Where it excels

Built for endurance, this watch features a rugged, shock-resistant polymer case, scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass, and is designed to be water-resistant, making it ideal for tough environments. | Advanced navigation is a key strength, with multi-GNSS support, ABC sensors (altimeter, barometer, and compass), and TracBack® routing to help you navigate with confidence. | Offers comprehensive fitness and wellness tracking, including numerous built-in sports apps, VO2 Max estimates, daily workout suggestions, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, and detailed sleep scoring.

Consider alternatives if...

Users who prioritize a full-color, high-resolution display or extensive third-party app ecosystems found in more lifestyle-focused smartwatches may wish to explore other alternatives.

Verdict

The Garmin Instinct 2 is a purpose-built tool for adventure and performance. It's engineered for those who demand durability and reliable, in-depth tracking data for their outdoor and athletic pursuits over general-purpose smartwatch functionalities.

Specs comparison

	Garmin Instinct 2 watch	Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Watch	Garmin Vivoactive 6 Watch
Battery Life	Up To 28 Days	Smartwatch: Up To 28 Days/Unlimited With Solar	Up To 11 Days
Gps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Barometric Altimeter	true	true	-
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Screen Size Inches	0.9 inches	0.9 inches	1.2 inches
Battery Life Days	28 mAh	28 mAh	11 mAh
Heart Rate Measurement Mode	continuous	continuous	continuous
Sleep Stages Tracking	true	true	-
Lens Material	Chemically Strengthened Glass	Power Glass™	Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Accelerometer	true	true	true
Screen Resolution	176 X 176 Pixels	176 x 176	390 x 390
Smart Notifications	true	true	true
Bezel Material	Fibre-Reinforced Polymer	Fibre-Reinforced Polymer	Anodized aluminum
Case Material	Fibre-Reinforced Polymer	Fibre-Reinforced Polymer	Fiber-reinforced polymer

Specs vs competitors

	Garmin Instinct 2 watch	Suunto Run Watch	Polar Street X Watch
Battery Life	Up To 28 Days	up to 12 days	10 days
Gps	Yes	Dual-band (L1+L5)	Precision GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS
Barometric Altimeter	true	true	-
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Rechargeable lithium-ion	Li-Pol
Screen Size Inches	0.9 inches	1.32 inches	1.28 inches
Battery Life Days	28 mAh	12 mAh	10 mAh
Heart Rate Measurement Mode	continuous	continuous	continuous
Accelerometer	true	-	true
Screen Resolution	176 X 176 Pixels	466x466	416 px
Smart Notifications	true	-	true
Bezel Material	Fibre-Reinforced Polymer	Stainless steel	Bio-Based Plastic
Case Material	Fibre-Reinforced Polymer	Glass fibre reinforced polyamide	Bio-Based Plastic