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Garmin Instinct 2S Solar GPS Fitness Watch, Graphite Color, 40 MM $234.3

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Graphite color only is $234.30 on Amazon.

This is the 40mm version of the "Instinct 2" Solar, with same features, smaller screen and longer battery life.

"Garmin Instinct 2S Solar, Smaller-Sized GPS Outdoor Watch, Solar Charging Capabilities, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing, Graphite, 40 MM"

Wal-Mart has the same price but for the non-solar version.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/677XYYWB8KCJ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NMKN...gToDp&th=1 - OOS
  • 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, up to 51 days with solar charging in 3 hours of direct sunlight (50,000 lux) per day; in GPS mode, up to 28 hours with solar charging continuously in direct sunlight (50,000 lux)
  • 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.
  • Track your adventures with the built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter, plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo)
  • 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)
  • Rugged GPS smartwatch is water-rated to 100 meters and thermal- and shock resistant with fiber-reinforced polymer case and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla glass
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Model: Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Standard Edition 40mm Rugged GPS Smartwatch, Graphite

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mer063
04-09-2024 at 01:47 PM.
04-09-2024 at 01:47 PM.
looks like good deal.. anyone has this 2s version? what is real battery life?
5 days ? more?
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WiseRecess9745
04-09-2024 at 01:58 PM.
04-09-2024 at 01:58 PM.
This doesn't have the surfline features like the 2s surf edition does does it?
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mer063
04-09-2024 at 03:19 PM.
04-09-2024 at 03:19 PM.
Quote from WiseRecess9745 :
This doesn't have the surfline features like the 2s surf edition does does it?
probably not by default, but cant you install this app from garmin app store? i am not sure how they work exactly
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homeworkparty
04-10-2024 at 04:37 AM.
04-10-2024 at 04:37 AM.
FYI I've ordered it and it's not scheduled to deliver until 4/25-5/8.

Advertised Battery life is:

Instinct 2S Solar
Regular: 21 days; 51 days with solar*

In GPS Mode: 22 hours; 28 hours with solar*

To get those levels you would have to shut off a lot of constant monitoring features and be in the sun 3+ hours a day for the Solar numbers.
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04-10-2024 at 04:43 AM.

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04-10-2024 at 04:43 AM.
Quote from mer063 :
looks like good deal.. anyone has this 2s version? what is real battery life?
5 days ? more?

Here's a Reddit thread about battery life. https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWa...LvU8mxVM76

They got 12 days with some battery saving efforts but also using GPS for 5.5 hours.

In the comments there are techniques to reduce battery use.

Most people seem to think the Solar isn't worth the extra money but in this case it's cheaper than non-solar and I like a gimmick.

For me I can remember to charge once a week but cannot do every day like Apple Watch would require.
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mer063
04-10-2024 at 08:13 AM.
04-10-2024 at 08:13 AM.
Quote from homeworkparty :
Instinct 2S Solar
Regular: 21 days; 51 days with solar*

In GPS Mode: 22 hours; 28 hours with solar*

To get those levels you would have to shut off a lot of constant monitoring features and be in the sun 3+ hours a day for the Solar numbers.
Quote from homeworkparty :
Here's a Reddit thread about battery life. https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWa...LvU8mxVM76 [reddit.com]

They got 12 days with some battery saving efforts but also using GPS for 5.5 hours.

In the comments there are techniques to reduce battery use.

Yes, this is exactly what I meant..
Claim 21 days, right..
12 Days max with everything turned off, even screen.. haha..
probably 5 days or less with all sensors on..
Why do I even need smartwatch then?
I can get GShock for 50$ which will show me time for 10 years before battery change.

This should cost 100$ max... โ€‹
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04-10-2024 at 08:37 AM.
04-10-2024 at 08:37 AM.
Quote from mer063 :
Yes, this is exactly what I meant..
Claim 21 days, right..
12 Days max with everything turned off, even screen.. haha..
probably 5 days or less with all sensors on..
Why do I even need smartwatch then?
I can get GShock for 50$ which will show me time for 10 years before battery change.

This should cost 100$ max... โ€‹
I think for folks that want the step counting, heart-rate monitoring, sleep-tracking and other info at a more accurate/reliable level than amazfit or fitbit, but need the battery to last more than the 18 hours of the Apple Watch, it's a good fit.
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rjacob
04-10-2024 at 12:20 PM.
04-10-2024 at 12:20 PM.
Mannnnn I missed this dealโ€ฆ OOSโ€ฆ
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04-10-2024 at 12:30 PM.
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Bummer! Oos
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JoeyG2583
04-10-2024 at 12:31 PM.
04-10-2024 at 12:31 PM.
I have had mine for almost two years and love it. It's the most basic smart watch and I mostly use it for workouts and sleep tracking. The solar is pretty much nonexistent to be honest. I turned off a lot of features and will get over two weeks without a charge. If you don't need anything too fancy go for it!
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parks.wr
04-10-2024 at 01:01 PM.
04-10-2024 at 01:01 PM.
I have the first Gen solar. I'm outside a lot. I'm a farmer. Haven't had it yet during summer where I'm outside even more than now. Currently on 20 days without a charge with 40% battery left. I've never seen it go up in percentage, but if you are outside a lot it goes down very slowly. So not worthless for me, but I'm an atypical use case.
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xeene
04-10-2024 at 02:10 PM.
04-10-2024 at 02:10 PM.
i've had first gen solar for a 3 years. regular mode with nothing turned off it get 17 days battery life. if you turn off oximeter but leave everything else on it will constantly get you 36 days battery life without any solar charging, that what i do and charge it every 5 weeks. if you spend a lot of time in the sun, we went to resort in mexico for couple weeks when i had 14 days battery life left and my days to empty started climbing up every day up to the point where it would get infinite battery life https://i.imgur.com/d8OyE4j.jpeg this is with everything on except oximeter sensor. i've never used gps feature as i always have a phone with me when i need it.
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RipperMitten44
04-10-2024 at 06:38 PM.
04-10-2024 at 06:38 PM.
... oos, I'm late. I was waiting for the price to finally drop..
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feelyo
04-13-2024 at 01:26 PM.
04-13-2024 at 01:26 PM.
Solar Instinct 2S available at Walmart for ~$262
https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/803997711
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