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frontpagejk6812 | Staff posted Nov 23, 2025 02:39 AM

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

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Amazon has 45mm Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Rugged GPS Smartwatch (Graphite) for $229.82. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • 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

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $20.17 less (8% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $249.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on over 3,700 customer reviews.
  • 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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Amazon has 45mm Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Rugged GPS Smartwatch (Graphite) for $229.82. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter jk6812 for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • 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 qwikwit | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $20.17 less (8% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $249.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on over 3,700 customer reviews.
  • 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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Model: Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, GPS Outdoor Watch, Solar Charging Capabilities, Multi-GNSS Support, Traceback Routing, Graphite

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Valdar
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Amazing watch. I upgraded from the instinct 1. Battery lasts several weeks.

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Nov 23, 2025 06:54 PM
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ValdarNov 23, 2025 06:54 PM
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Amazing watch. I upgraded from the instinct 1. Battery lasts several weeks.
Nov 23, 2025 08:43 PM
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Mr_SnoopNov 23, 2025 08:43 PM
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I'd spend the additional $70 to get the Instinct 3 Solar.
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Nov 23, 2025 09:36 PM
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DC3338Nov 23, 2025 09:36 PM
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Have the watch, it's great. 2 week battery even with working out.
Nov 24, 2025 03:00 AM
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dst1Nov 24, 2025 03:00 AM
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It's surprising to me because at this same point in its product cycle the Instinct 1 Solar was selling for $99. and the non solar was selling for $70. From that frame of reference $230 is not a slick deal; in fact, it's rather bad. Sure one can argue that this has better hardware and software but it really needs to drop about another $70 before it can be called slick.
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Nov 24, 2025 03:04 AM
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dst1Nov 24, 2025 03:04 AM
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Quote from Mr_Snoop :
I'd spend the additional $70 to get the Instinct 3 Solar.
In a couple of months one should be able to get a refurbished Forerunner 570 for $300 so if one can wait that's the best approach. If not, I agree that the Instinct 3 is the better watch at $300 than the 2 at $230.
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Nov 24, 2025 03:47 AM
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bulldozerrNov 24, 2025 03:47 AM
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How would one compare this to a Vivoactive 6 from a purely fitness tracking perspective? The screen or solar are not features I'm interested in. Just looking to track workouts and sleep data and with the discount, is this worth considering as its now in the price range?
Nov 24, 2025 05:05 AM
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MisterdobalinaNov 24, 2025 05:05 AM
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Garmin instinct 3 solar is 299 at best buy. 28 days one charge. I am pleased coming from instinct 1

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mpetrovskyNov 24, 2025 02:48 PM
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Quote from bulldozerr :
How would one compare this to a Vivoactive 6 from a purely fitness tracking perspective? The screen or solar are not features I'm interested in. Just looking to track workouts and sleep data and with the discount, is this worth considering as its now in the price range?
Instinct hands down.
Dumbed down BW display of Instinct makes all the difference in battery life.
Nov 25, 2025 01:00 AM
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CheezycheetoNov 25, 2025 01:00 AM
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Good price. I have the 2S solar (smaller version). I don't have the higher battery drain options enabled but I don't have everything disabled and my battery life is typically 3 weeks no activities to 1 week tracking activities a couple hours a day, 6 times a week. The solar really doesn't do much unless its a sunny day and you're outside a lot of the day.
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denaiserDec 02, 2025 01:24 AM
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Quote from dst1 :
It's surprising to me because at this same point in its product cycle the Instinct 1 Solar was selling for $99. and the non solar was selling for $70. From that frame of reference $230 is not a slick deal; in fact, it's rather bad. Sure one can argue that this has better hardware and software but it really needs to drop about another $70 before it can be called slick.
Exactly! Salary increased far less than prices

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