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expiredItsSoCheap | Staff posted Jul 31, 2025 10:26 AM

45mm Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Rugged GPS Smartwatch (Graphite)

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Walmart has 45mm Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Rugged GPS Smartwatch (Graphite, 010-02627-10) on sale for $239.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter ItsSoCheap for posting 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, 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)
  • 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)
  • 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 thermal- and shock resistant with fiber-reinforced polymer case and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla glass

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer beats our previous Frontpage Deal from late January.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • This item qualifies for Walmart's 30-day return policy.

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Walmart has 45mm Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Rugged GPS Smartwatch (Graphite, 010-02627-10) on sale for $239.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter ItsSoCheap for posting 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, 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)
  • 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)
  • 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 thermal- and shock resistant with fiber-reinforced polymer case and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla glass

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer beats our previous Frontpage Deal from late January.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • This item qualifies for Walmart's 30-day return policy.

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Model: Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, GPS Outdoor Watch, Solar Charging Capabilities, Multi-GNSS Support, Traceback Routing, Graphite

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Jul 31, 2025 02:10 PM
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Jul 31, 2025 02:10 PM
JohnS5146Jul 31, 2025 02:10 PM
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Got one of these a few weeks ago, and it rules having to basically never charge it.
Jul 31, 2025 03:51 PM
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Jul 31, 2025 03:51 PM
ShimakazeJul 31, 2025 03:51 PM
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Thanks for this. I got Best Buy to pricematch since my local store had it in stock and I was able to use a gift card (also with CB from R...)
Jul 31, 2025 05:55 PM
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Jul 31, 2025 05:55 PM
DreadPirateWesleyJul 31, 2025 05:55 PM
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Quote from Shimakaze :
Thanks for this. I got Best Buy to pricematch since my local store had it in stock and I was able to use a gift card (also with CB from R...)
Why can't we mention "R" on slickdeals? Competitor?
Jul 31, 2025 07:03 PM
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Jul 31, 2025 07:03 PM
flyinbananaJul 31, 2025 07:03 PM
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The 40mm is also available for $0.80 more.
Jul 31, 2025 07:27 PM
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Jul 31, 2025 07:27 PM
riceowlsJul 31, 2025 07:27 PM
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Quote from flyinbanana :
The 40mm is also available for $0.80 more.
40mm $199 on amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NMKN...title&th=1
Jul 31, 2025 07:48 PM
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Jul 31, 2025 07:48 PM
fubagJul 31, 2025 07:48 PM
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Quote from JohnS5146 :
Got one of these a few weeks ago, and it rules having to basically never charge it.
ye but exposing your entire watch in the sun all day for minimal charges vs say the instinct 3 seem not worth the extra cost of the watch vs the non solar IMO
Jul 31, 2025 07:55 PM
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Jul 31, 2025 07:55 PM
ShimakazeJul 31, 2025 07:55 PM
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Quote from riceowls :
40mm $199 on amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NMKN...title&th=1
From many of the comments I read in various subreddits, the 40mm one doesn't have great solar charging because it is physically smaller, making the area for the solar cells smaller. I don't know how much better the 45mm is at charging, but that was ultimately what made me go with the regular Instinct 2 over the 2S. Some also commented the the 40mm was harder to read as well.

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Jul 31, 2025 08:22 PM
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Jul 31, 2025 08:22 PM
mpetrovskyJul 31, 2025 08:22 PM
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Quote from Shimakaze :
From many of the comments I read in various subreddits, the 40mm one doesn't have great solar charging because it is physically smaller, making the area for the solar cells smaller. I don't know how much better the 45mm is at charging, but that was ultimately what made me go with the regular Instinct 2 over the 2S. Some also commented the the 40mm was harder to read as well.
From my own experience (45mm solar gen 1, I live in New England): unless Garmin drastically improved cell efficiency, it is not worth it.
If you disable a lot of features (mainly GPS and BT, but activity tracking also eats a lot) and you spend plenty of time outside and it is really sunny, then, yes, you can run it indefinitely without charging.
Practically: not so much. Yes, it added some charge, but it was next to nothing.
Please don't get me wrong: it is amazing piece of hardware and battery lasts for almost 1 month. But solar feature simply not worth extra.
Jul 31, 2025 10:02 PM
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Jul 31, 2025 10:02 PM
SocaljuJul 31, 2025 10:02 PM
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I have a couple of these, but the non-solar version. Research told me that the solar version is just a gimmick. Turns out this watch lasts forever on one charge anyway, not really needing a solar charge. Example: took my watch to Europe on less than 50% battery. Lasted me 2 weeks there, and I've been back for 2 weeks and still haven't had to charge it. And it charges super quick, maybe 30 minutes. So basically it needs charging once every 2-3 months. These watches are awesome. I'd say get the normal non-solar version if you want to really save money. Otherwise, you can't go wrong with this watch. Love mine.
Jul 31, 2025 10:47 PM
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Jul 31, 2025 10:47 PM
riceowlsJul 31, 2025 10:47 PM
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Quote from fubag :
ye but exposing your entire watch in the sun all day for minimal charges vs say the instinct 3 seem not worth the extra cost of the watch vs the non solar IMO
solar version also comes with garmin pay
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fubagYesterday 05:47 PM
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Quote from riceowls :
solar version also comes with garmin pay
touche

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