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Garmin Instinct 2S Solar 40mm Rugged GPS Smartwatch (Graphite)

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Amazon has Garmin Instinct 2S Solar 40mm Rugged GPS Smartwatch (Graphite, 010-02564-10) for $199.99. Shipping is free.

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About this item:
  • 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)
  • 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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  • Our research indicates this offer is $61.54 lower (24% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 2,300 Amazon customer reviews.
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Amazon has Garmin Instinct 2S Solar 40mm Rugged GPS Smartwatch (Graphite, 010-02564-10) for $199.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Bojjihuntindeals for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • 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)
  • 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

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Our research indicates this offer is $61.54 lower (24% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 2,300 Amazon customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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viny2cool
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Great watch. I got the regular version last year for $150 during Thanksgiving. It has been working really well. Gps locks quickly and battery is pretty good even with multiple days of work tracking with gps. I tried the solar version but it doesn't make any difference in battery since you need to be under sun a lot to make any difference
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I don't want a touch screen.

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Sep 20, 2024 12:40 AM
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viny2coolSep 20, 2024 12:40 AM
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Great watch. I got the regular version last year for $150 during Thanksgiving. It has been working really well. Gps locks quickly and battery is pretty good even with multiple days of work tracking with gps. I tried the solar version but it doesn't make any difference in battery since you need to be under sun a lot to make any difference
Sep 20, 2024 01:39 AM
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dealnotificationSep 20, 2024 01:39 AM
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Delivery time is early November, otherwise great deal.
Sep 20, 2024 01:44 AM
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count0Sep 20, 2024 01:44 AM
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Number one complaint people have about this one is the lack of a touchscreen. Otherwise, great deal.
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dshopprSep 20, 2024 01:49 AM
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Quote from count0 :
Number one complaint people have about this one is the lack of a touchscreen. Otherwise, great deal.
Damn, I thought it is touchscreen. Thank you.
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I got this one and returned it, the solar charge is pretty bad, i change it for the non solar and its been great, i think i got it for about $149
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redmark12345Sep 20, 2024 01:56 AM
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I've owned countless smartwatches since the pebble and Martian watches like 10 years ago, including apple watches and like 5 Samsung watches. My instinct 2s is by far my favorite.

3 week battery life, gps, really interesting easy to digest health info, easy to read MIP display.

I have smallish wrists and the 2s fits perfectly. It's lightweight and the band is really comfy.

Between my instinct and my edge 530 bike computer, I'm all in on the Garmin ecosystem.
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Sep 20, 2024 02:33 AM
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itchy8Sep 20, 2024 02:33 AM
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Im looking for a watch specifically for gym use. Is this good?

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nhatanh181Sep 20, 2024 03:25 AM
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Quote from rabb004 :
I got this one and returned it, the solar charge is pretty bad, i change it for the non solar and its been great, i think i got it for about $149
Can you tell me what's bad about it? Thanks
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Quote from nhatanh181 :
Can you tell me what's bad about it? Thanks
The solar feature is really a gimmick. It doesn't even offset gps usage in the sun in Florida, so if you're tracking activities it's still going to be a net negative.
If you spend a lot of time in the sun but not being active, it's like maybe 1-2% gain per hour on the regular size instinct, the 2s has a smaller face so less solar area.
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rafiqahmad6162Sep 20, 2024 04:20 AM
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Amazon has Garmin Instinct 2S Solar, 40MM GPS Watch, Solar Charging, Multi-GNSS, Tracback - Graphite $199.99 + Free shipping

https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Ins...7O5CSYOSZC
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Sep 20, 2024 07:53 AM
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cteruSep 20, 2024 07:53 AM
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Quote from dshoppr :
Damn, I thought it is touchscreen. Thank you.
I don't want a touch screen.
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khristSep 20, 2024 08:30 AM
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Touchscreen has its use cases but the selling feature of this watch is it does not have one. I have been using this for about a year now and the battery life is amazing. The data it collects is very useful. The smaller size makes it comfortable to wear all day. The garmin app is very well designed and simple to use. Very rugged. I beat the hell out of mine. It's really a fully featured watch for someone who enjoys fitness but does not want an Apple Watch. Iv tried almost every fitness watch, band and ring out there and this is the one I keep coming back to.

One thing to note the screen is pretty small. It's much easier to read the full size version of this watch. If your eyesight is a concern get the bigger one.

Does the solar add a ton of battery life? Probably not. But it is a cool feature to have.
Last edited by khrist September 20, 2024 at 01:33 AM.
Sep 20, 2024 09:56 AM
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Mr.TimSep 20, 2024 09:56 AM
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Quote from khrist :
Touchscreen has its use cases but the selling feature of this watch is it does not have one. I have been using this for about a year now and the battery life is amazing. The data it collects is very useful. The smaller size makes it comfortable to wear all day. The garmin app is very well designed and simple to use. Very rugged. I beat the hell out of mine. It's really a fully featured watch for someone who enjoys fitness but does not want an Apple Watch. Iv tried almost every fitness watch, band and ring out there and this is the one I keep coming back to.

One thing to note the screen is pretty small. It's much easier to read the full size version of this watch. If your eyesight is a concern get the bigger one.

Does the solar add a ton of battery life? Probably not. But it is a cool feature to have.
I have also had it just over 2 years and echo everything khrist has said. I have to charge it very seldom and also beat the crap out of it. It is sometimes difficult for these old eyes to see.

I will say I am on my second one. After almost exactly 2 years the battery rapidly drained and eventually would not turn on even if plugged in. There's only a 1 year warranty on these watches, but Garmin sent me a new one for $99.
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Mr_SnoopSep 20, 2024 10:45 AM
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Quote from Mr.Tim :
I have to charge it very seldom and also beat the crap out of it. It is sometimes difficult for these old eyes to see.
I'd agree on that. I got the 2S Solar but wish I had gotten the regular 2, which is the same price now. I have been wearing a 40mm Galaxy Watch but the usable display on the 2S is much smaller in comparison combined with the fact that the E Ink display can be tough to see in some lighting situations. I just use mine for hiking with GPS and navigating trails mapped out with Garmin Explore. It's been great for that.

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BigDave123Sep 20, 2024 10:45 AM
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Did a quick Google search. This appears to be on sale at a number of stores (Bass Pro, Cabelas, Kohls, Best Buy..) for the same price with a better shipping time than 4 November

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