By the way I am wearing the 45mm Instinct Solar 2 in this video. I usually mention the size but somehow it slipped my mind. Sorry about that!
@himanshuanand90482 жыл бұрын
Great video! I like your content a lot. All your videos are simple, informing and are enhanced by your calm demeanor.
@aliveli-hq6zk2 жыл бұрын
Hockey puck size
@ajitbabu2412 жыл бұрын
And that's graphite colour?
@mantiscity2 жыл бұрын
You did say 45mm
@chuckentleutner48182 жыл бұрын
Must get the 45mm size to get the maximum battery life
@user-pe1by4hg1f2 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are by far the best reviews I've ever seen. Beautiful aesthetic, amazing data, and no non sense professional presentation. Im now just watching your reviews because, they're remarkably satisfying.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Glad the information helps! Thanks!
@petyobenov2 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this vid since I heard a new Instinct is about to be released, may be 2-3 weeks ago. Good on you mate for showing it!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Here ya go! :)
@jasmineaswa2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had the original instinct for around 2 years and I love it. I’ve actually gotten 23 days on one charge with normal use recently. I’m not going to upgrade until it breaks but the features on the new versions are really nice. I am a little bummed about the color choices (no more light blue or purple) but hopefully that will change in the future.
@SnailedMail Жыл бұрын
Same problem is, its been almost 3 years and this watch wont give up, guess ill be waiting a while
@ethangold63132 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a stellar video! I’m personally still using the fenix 5x and it’s still holding up great. Your durability review on the fenix 5x played a big factor of why I got it. I hope to see more videos like this in the future.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! To be honest, I hope to not be testing durability 😂
@brennanwilliams82522 жыл бұрын
This is the first of your reviews I've ever seen and I'm very impressed. Very thorough and detailed while staying to the point. It was nice to not have to skip through tonnes of irrelevant banter that dominates other reviews. Thank you sir, liked and followed 😁🙏
@lankey69692 ай бұрын
I've had mine for about a week now, and it's honestly the best watch I've ever owned. It has useful features I didn't know I'd ever use. Great purchase for any outdoors person.
@TheConservativeHunter2 жыл бұрын
I love my instinct solar! Ordering the new one soon! Thanks for the info!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing 👍 Enjoy your watch!
@TheConservativeHunter2 жыл бұрын
@@DesFit just got it Sunday. Love the new features so far!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@FiremanFrach Жыл бұрын
Great review, as always. My timing was off. I bought the OG Instinct Solar just before 2 came out. I was annoyed at first, until I saw the price, then my aggravation faded away…😂 Either way, I love my Instinct. It’s perfect for my needs.
@matthewmackay33542 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. I like the idea of a feature filled and affordable plastic watch with a monochromatic screen. And that neon yellow number makes me want to dig out my Walkman and my Duran Duran cassettes. That is so 80s!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Love it!
@giovannibeattie19882 жыл бұрын
As a thinner guy Garmin making a solar and smaller watch just makes me want to say, "take my money already!". This is something I hoped they would make one day and well it's here.
@pasteyboi99182 жыл бұрын
YES FINALLY CONNECT IQ WITH GARMIN INSTINCT 2
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
👍
@mitchellstein89112 жыл бұрын
Extremely comprehensive. Better than the other video reviews. I own multiple Garmin smartwatches and this convinces me to try out the Instinct 2.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Enjoy your watch!
@vishweshbhatt6631 Жыл бұрын
I have never owned one but now I am intrested after just comparing it with apple watch 8 ( bcoz garmin has a really long battery life and tons of other features ) I have a budget of around 600 dollars , should I go for the instinct 2 or venu 2 plus ?
@Al-hudaa2506 ай бұрын
SOLAR Charging is very amazing on Instinct 2 @@vishweshbhatt6631
@tthyssen2 жыл бұрын
I went from the OG instinct to a fenix 6. Now I want an instinct again!
@gregbrown30822 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY my predicament!
@kimwarner60502 жыл бұрын
Same I have the 6s. If I can get two weeks battery life I'll be happy. Got to wait for the custom color to be launched on Garmin. Also this is much cheaper
@BIMNerd9 ай бұрын
THE ONLY creator i watch before i purchase anything smartwatch :)
@DesFit9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much and enjoy your new watch!
@bobby45002 жыл бұрын
the battery life is just great, unlimited with enough solar power :)
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
🙌☀️
@Raynman872 жыл бұрын
Yes! Can't wait for this. They added Golf! Great info Des.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jesse!
@timmccarthy44242 жыл бұрын
Ya, the golf is very appealling. I have a va4 and love the golf app. Now the only thing I'd miss would be the touchscreen
@dc2maniac Жыл бұрын
Always enjoying to watch your videos for all the insights that I need before buying my wearables
@DesFit Жыл бұрын
Thanks Justin!
@TheBaconKing32 Жыл бұрын
I shows up tomorrow and I can't wait!
@DesFit Жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@morrisonmast8 ай бұрын
Fantastic overview of all the features - thank you
@DesFit8 ай бұрын
You’re welcome. Thanks!
@av44642 жыл бұрын
Excited to upgrade from my Instinct non-solar V1. I live in Phoenix and work 2-5 hours outside each day and do GPS activities about 10-15 hrs a week. I don't think I'll ever have to plug it in.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@aleclopez-rodriguez45322 жыл бұрын
I have the same as you. And i work in Wildland Firefighting so i think the new Solar might be nice. But Idk if I would get this or a Fenix 6x
@av44642 жыл бұрын
@@aleclopez-rodriguez4532 For your line of work, I think the advanced map features on the Fenix series would prove useful. That is, unless you already have access to a handheld GPS map.
@WillemExplores10 ай бұрын
Great video mate just about to get my first Garmin and I watched the video beginning to end, great pace, good graphics and all the stuff I felt like I needed to know with the added comparisons to other models!
@DesFit10 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks!
@abdipakendek56862 жыл бұрын
Thank You for explaining the information about Garmin watches
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing 👍
@he-man-music2 жыл бұрын
What a great RetroTech this watch is! Amazing review as always Des!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks HeMan! 🙌
@brathaman Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I just purchased the Instict 2 Tac Solar and I am satisfied. Came from the Fenix 3HR to Forerunner 435 to Instinct Tac Solar. Can't wait to see all the features in use.
@DesFit Жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@OwnedByMoomin6 ай бұрын
My arm is not long enough to read the display in the morning But along the day when my eyes are getting adapted I can read it!!
@bladd2000ify2 жыл бұрын
I was looking forward to see your review of New Instinct2. Your work is very good as always. thanks Des.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, T!
@RefractArt2 жыл бұрын
Some features could be brought to Instinct Solar 1 with a simple firmware update, if they want to. I would appreciate the ability to edit out the watch face from the phone.
@ajitbabu2412 жыл бұрын
Thank you DesFit for this video which I was eagerly waiting for! I didn't go with the Instinct solar for the reason that it did not have VO2 Max which I definitely wanted for my runs. Now that Instinct 2 solar has it, I will go for it !!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Enjoy!
@ianduckett91352 жыл бұрын
Haha - just saw an email about the Instinct 2 - I knew you guys would already have something up about these!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Boom! 🙌
@papaschris2 жыл бұрын
the camera u use outside when skiing has sick quality!wow!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
🙌
@jasminh96409 ай бұрын
Thats how you do a review! Well done sir!
@DesFit9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@johnrobinson44452 жыл бұрын
Smooth, impressive report done efficiently.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sarahgwilliam42466 ай бұрын
Just brought this 😊 mainly will be using for walking/hiking and biking. Great review 😊
@DesFit6 ай бұрын
Thanks and enjoy your new watch!
@apiyutsiyapan95822 жыл бұрын
Always love your video. Finally, I have just bought a Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical. (May 2022) FYI, currently it's all Instinct 2 and 2s on market. Therefore, I was playing a treasure hunt to get an Instinct 1. However so much improved technology-wise the Instinct 2 is , I still love the look of Instinct 1 and finally decide to make a dumb choice, by heart not by head, to buy the hard-to-find Instinct 1. I chose 1 instead of 2. LoL By the way, this is the very first real smart/sport watch of mine. Now I am learning how to use it. Despite not having Garmin Connect IQ, VO2max, or unlimited battery life, I think I can enjoy it. Thank you for your video. Very nice trails and track you have. Such a beautiful country to live in.
@5five6x452 жыл бұрын
YOU ALWAY HAVE THE GREATEST INFO!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DWtuna2 жыл бұрын
Moving the sensors to the side alone is the reason I want this!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
It’s worked out well! 👍
@darkstepwarrior88 Жыл бұрын
the best thing about the review is that you just film the watch from the front en keep it at one spot. that is what i wanna see.
@DesFit Жыл бұрын
🤙
@carlospagos892 жыл бұрын
absolutely love my original instinct and still use it as my daily wearable as i have a manual hands on job and this thing is built extremely well and just generally love it. i have though recently bought a fenix 6s pro as the only thing i would say is that im starting to struggle with the data screens on my runs (eyes are getting worse) i have to say having the bigger screen and better resolution and colour is so much easier for my early 0500 runs in the dark or my weekend mid morinning runs in the sun the screen is so much clearer. but overall i would highly recommend the instinct
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience! 👍
@Justgambleit2 жыл бұрын
Over fenix series? What difference
@Dusty101uk2 жыл бұрын
Nice review as usual thanks Des..
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dusty!
@Bigmarcouk2 жыл бұрын
I like your review ! Thank you very much bro!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome and thanks!
@vazhiko Жыл бұрын
Very detailed and accurate review, the only think I wanted to hear about more, is notifications, answering the phone and etc. basically how does it do the phone related stuff.
@RolandoNispiros2 жыл бұрын
Dang I should have waited. I got the Instinct Solar Surf in November. This 2 version is way more comprehensive.
@BenKickert2 жыл бұрын
I have been very happy with my original Instinct Solar, but watching this video definitely makes me want to upgrade. I would have hoped that Garmin would have included some of the fitness projections, even if only through the app, but then that might cut into their sales, I guess I understand their decision. Either way, thanks for the content.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing, Ben 👍 Thanks!
@BenKickert2 жыл бұрын
I was able to get my Instinct Solar for $300 a few months ago, so am happy with that. Seems like what I am missing out on is probably in line with that $150 premium.
@SashaKruchinin2 жыл бұрын
I got my instinct solar tactical gently used for $120 in December and I absolutely love it. I got it for a steal, and don’t see any drastic features that would make me want to upgrade. Good video regardless!
@201s2 жыл бұрын
Yes. It doesn't worth to upgrade from version 1 to 2.
@leodomingox2 жыл бұрын
got mine yesterday and found this video today. One thing I wanted on the original solar was acess the tide information, without getting the solar surf edition
@nomanhabib470710 ай бұрын
Appreciate your work 👏🏻👍
@DesFit10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Motion_01122 жыл бұрын
Well, this is the upgrade for my vivoactive 4 I was waiting for.
@Vantedz2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to the master for the helpful material
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Konrad!
@afluidvision89292 жыл бұрын
Just ordered instinct 2 solar surf sooo keen!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@mahesh19837 ай бұрын
What a great thorough review!!
@hairinisa95682 жыл бұрын
This new instinct so much better than my old instinct. Love it. My next new watch. Gonna get it. Again.😂😂 Awesome video Des as usual. 😁😁👍🏼👍🏼
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
This is a substantial upgrade, for sure! Thanks!
@1989Tod2 жыл бұрын
Definitely getting one even tho i purchased Instinct Solar couple of months ago
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
It will be a nice upgrade! Enjoy!
@sirius4k2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, just ordered it.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@SoCalPatriot812 жыл бұрын
great detailed review. thank you.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@thiaguinhooitodois22112 жыл бұрын
Unlimited battery life is impressive. 48 hours of gps is a what sells for me
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
👍
@Jusader2 жыл бұрын
I've used the white & blue surf edition Instinct for a super long time for surfing, but it found its way on my wrist 24/7. I'm glad they're doing an Instinct 2 of the same edition. To be fair, I use MARQ's Captain now with a titanium bracelet, but I still have my surf Instinct and wear it occasionally.
@45graham45 Жыл бұрын
Are the tide times accurate on the Instinct 2 surf?
@dgricus2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 Great review
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RichardMorrisonBaritone Жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you.
@DesFit Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍
@mickeybrumfield7642 жыл бұрын
Garmin does a good job of making outdoor watches and a good job of overpricing, you really have to buy these when there's some kind of discount on them.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Just to note there is no other watch on the market that has this kind of feature set with solar charging. There are others that are close like the Pace 2 from COROS but still not there, so it can be a bit challenging to call them overpriced.
@timmccarthy44242 жыл бұрын
Just wait a year and then buy them, or buy a used one
@LaurenceGough2 жыл бұрын
@@DesFit You can buy the Fenix 6 pro and Fenix 6X pro for less currently (brand new) so seems overpriced IMO for a monochrome watch. I don't really mind the monochrome but I'm sure many people do. Also no maps vs the Fenix or "premium" metal build. All things I don't care about but I don't think I represent the majority at all.
@jmoskaly1 Жыл бұрын
thank you I'm pretty sure I'll be intouch. Thanks again
@MrCarlobus2 жыл бұрын
Hey Des, I have a question about the Solar Surf edition. I'm finding it difficult to figure this out just Googling around, so I thought I'd ask an expert who has access to the tech. Can you view the current tide while recording a surf activity? This is pretty much the only thing surfers want from a watch, and it seems like the watch may not be able to do it. It's fine if you can download the tide data with your phone connected, as long as it can display the current tide while you're surfing (obviously without your phone). I suppose if this watch can't do it, maybe the Fenix7 can? Hoping you can help this surfer out!
@tobiasstaermose2 жыл бұрын
This might just get me to finally change. My fenix 3 HR have a bad battery, and never really was satisfied with the HR sensor, and had it changed 4 times due to bad altimeters.. but other than that I feel like the F3HR was so much ahead when it came out that nothing really seems to be an upgrade till now :)
@pointsnorthgisuav86612 жыл бұрын
I am very happy with my Instinct Solar...except that I had to exchange it early on because the battery failed. Getting the Instinct 2 with the additional capabilities such as Vo2 and respiration rate is very tempting though.
@sb_hs9882 жыл бұрын
Not only that, you are also get running dynamics with instinct 2 which was not available in the previous instinct. Obviously you need additional accessory to get that data.
@juliancole92042 жыл бұрын
I need one of these, had my original instinct solar since it was first launched
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
It’s a nice upgrade with the Instinct 2 👍
@juliancole92042 жыл бұрын
@@DesFit Took the plunge, it's arriving on Tuesday
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your watch!
@geolocate2 жыл бұрын
This watch hits the mark.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
🙌
@hman2912Ай бұрын
I just want to know that it measures my distance and time when I run. 5 plus hours would be good for long runs and heart rate monitor would be handy too.
@brandonmoskos91492 жыл бұрын
I have the Instinct Solar Surf, Pipeline. Going to order the Instinct 2 Surf.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
🤙
@cider9992 жыл бұрын
great review like always! Somehow I managed to get unlimited solar charging on my Instinct Solar 1, during vacation in sunny Portugal. It charged up to 100% several times with all wrist sensors on (no GPS)
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
I don't think Garmin wanted to necessarily advertise that with the original since you'd have to have quite a bit of sun to get the unlimited symbol, but it's pretty cool that you can achieve that with the original! Thanks!
@sakibhossain37612 жыл бұрын
Instinct solar user. Wishing garmin improves advanced sleep tracking accuracy and add sleep widget.
@Facewest2 жыл бұрын
Thank you great review, i will by the Instinct 2 45mm Solar.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 👍
@sinewaymusic2 жыл бұрын
One thing you didn't cover in this review that feels quite important is: what do you think of the device? The other reviews like Chase the summit and the DC guy from the Netherlands take the time to list pros and cons, what they wish it did differently, how it compares to alternatives, who it's for etc. I find that type of information very useful in addition to just the feature walkthrough that you're focused on. I'd probably call this a walkthrough rather than a review. Hope that makes sense and thanks for taking the time!
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Quite like it and was very happy to see the improvements from the Instinct 1, especially the re-location of the barometer. Super impressed they packed in this many features as well which makes this Garmin's least expensive watch that can track triathlon.
@jtatepdx2 жыл бұрын
Great review but it’s missing a discussion of the display in low light conditions. My new Instinct 2 is way worse at night or in the shade than the original Instinct model. With the backlight on, even at 100%, the display is washed out and hard to read. This was a dealbreaker for me and I returned this otherwise amazing watch.
@Zorzek2 жыл бұрын
Did you try the solar or the regular version of the new Instinct 2?
@201s2 жыл бұрын
All those are solved by Instinct 1. The battery is also unlimited.
@jtatepdx2 жыл бұрын
@@Zorzek it was the solar version
@jtatepdx2 жыл бұрын
@@201s Instinct 1… “the original Instinct model.”
@krishnansrinivasan830 Жыл бұрын
Awesome & Thanks :)
@DesFit Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Gmar696 ай бұрын
I have two Instinct Solar watches here in Idaho. They work well in the Spring and Summer when the sun is out. I turn them off during the Winter, not because I don't want the time, but they just don't charge in the low light. Yeah, I could plug them in, but that defeats the purpose of the solar aspect. I'll still wear them though, and will buy the Multicam model also because I value the product. Garmin did not pay for this product review.
@alessandrorossi21642 жыл бұрын
i love the instinct version
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
🙌
@h.bs.l13664 күн бұрын
Thanks
@DesFit4 күн бұрын
🤙
@hunterterrell99302 жыл бұрын
i wish it had a flashlight like suuntos. Im upgrading to this from a traverse alpha, almost entirely because of battery life, but I am gonna miss the flashlight.
@jameslagr78 Жыл бұрын
thx i just bought the instinct 2 solar i had the instinct and the instinct solar the instinct sold now the solar it for sale. some video a see and like u said the heart rate sensor not very accurate but on what i see with my test it pretty all accurate but now i see whay u mean about not accurate but at hard activity like weight trainning and yes on that time the old generation heart rate sensor are pretty mess up... thx for this reviews really useful.
@CaseyRyback97 Жыл бұрын
Great watches. Love it ❤
@baselmahardawi2 жыл бұрын
I wish you could make a video later on how it performs with normal sun exposure (not the 3-hour, direct sun light thing). I have the instinct solar, and it's completely useless when it comes to getting use of the solar charge. I get 0 days from it, knowing that I spend a good portion of my day outside. also, the watch doesn't reach the 24 days as advertised. you barely get 20. so I really hope that this new version will give you at least a couple of days with normal sun exposure. please let us know. much appreciated
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
The solar charging seems to be more effective. Just driving in a car a couple days ago, for a few hours with my wrist in the sun, it gained about 1.5% per hour. That was bright, Colorado sun though. So the unlimited battery life claim should hold up for smartwatch mode on the larger model.
@baselmahardawi2 жыл бұрын
@@DesFit if you can do some testing for that thing, then please do so. Thanks a lot Keep up the great work.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure how to do “normal” sun exposure when I live in CO. 😉
@baselmahardawi2 жыл бұрын
@@DesFit 😅 I meant just wearing it day-to-day doing your stuff normally, without focusing on exposing the watch to sun light on purpose 😄. Anyway, thanks a lot for all the info!
@simpleguy00782 жыл бұрын
Perfect time to finally buy Instinct or Instinct Solar 😁. 2nd edition is great but for my needs it is too much.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Good point!
@mbudden2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Des! Quick question, what watch are you wearing in the video? Fenix 7?
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
That was the Fenix 7X Solar I was wearing. Thanks!
@ajpepski2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great review! Which watch is your daily driver now? :)
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex! Switching back and forth between Epix sapphire and 7X Solar.
@tbalci4 ай бұрын
Des, another wonderful video for the people who wants int insights and the data. Thanks a million. Again, does the Garmin app sync data to Google Fit using Google's Health Connect feature? Or better, do you have one app that you consolidate all your health tracking data?
@harshporwal11 ай бұрын
What a watch!
@butcher342 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have bought Instinct 2 Solar 45mm and the watch is great, the only problem I have is the battery. I have have Pulse Ox manual, HR auto, baro/alti auto, backlight 20% on only after sunset general use, 5% during sleep, 4 sec timeout for all. I stopped all notifications and I enable phone connection only to sync 2 times per day, sounds off, vibration on, moveIQ & Move alert off, all alarms off. I also don't do anything at all on the watch just to check the max I can get. This is the most battery saving I can think of and it drains 4-5% (1-2days) per day on track for about 22days after full charge. I already drained the battery once and fully charged. I think that if I use it as an actual smart watch 24/7 phone connected + notifications I will get no more than 18-20days which is nowhere close to 28 garmin claims. Anyone else with the same issue?
@anasrida34542 жыл бұрын
Damn, I just got my Instinct Solar V1 yesterday. Had no idea they were releasing the V2 or I would've waited:(
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Can you return it?
@anasrida34542 жыл бұрын
@@DesFit sadly I can't. But I do like. And I bought it for $280 off Amazon, guess that's why they had the discount.
@anasrida34542 жыл бұрын
@@channul4887 bra, I don't reside in the US so returning it would cost me a lot of money
@pasteyboi99182 жыл бұрын
They have really improved the instinct and I got my instinct solar on Christmas when I could have just waited 2 months and I would have gotten this one.😤
@SashaKruchinin2 жыл бұрын
It’s not that much better, they share like 80% of the same features. I’m not upgrading
@BGRecon2 жыл бұрын
@@SashaKruchinin true but since I don't have one it makes it look even nicer for me to get.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
They do in fact share many of the same core features but the training and performance features are a big update and held a lot of people back from the original Instinct.
@Memmaao2 жыл бұрын
My favorite color was the sunburst. Sadly there isn't any bold colors in the Solar line. I hope Garmin will release a sunburst or orange watch.
@Dozer-je8bg2 жыл бұрын
Have you seen in your testing that the instinct crashes and reboots like in rainmakers video . I had the instinct solar and I believe because of the lack of memory 32mb that it would constantly crash and reboot during a long activity. Thanks des ! Always awesome videos
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
The one I tested for the video was a production unit and I experienced zero crashes. I saw two bugs but those were resolved. However, I also have a pre production 2S and had a couple crashes with that one. I obviously trust Ray’s testing and conclusions but I only report on what I experienced.
@bacchim2 жыл бұрын
Hey There!!! Greetings from Brazil. Again, thank you so much for all the content you put together. Incredibly detailed and excellent to follow through. So, I got my Instinct 2 Solar and have a question: when you follow a Daily Suggested Workout a preset of fields and data are displayed at the data screen. Can you edit that specific screen? I know we can edit the Data Screen for the different activity profiles, but differ they from the Daily Suggested Workout ones. So, anyway we can edit the Daily Suggested Workout ones? Thanks in advance -
@samueldekruijf23052 жыл бұрын
You are the boss Des, such good/fun reviews and informative at the same time! Cheers to that, thanks! I have a question tho, do you find it worth it that I should upgrade from my Forerunner 245 Music to the Instinct 2? My activities are mainly 90% MTB and 10% running where I use the music function. But with the new MTB Grit and Flow function in combination with much better GPS it is really tempting :)) Also is the navigation good enough for occasional longer rides through Komoot? Thanks!
@mihaszna662 жыл бұрын
Do it because of the altimeter. The 245 doesn't have it. I did swapped my 245 for the instinct and didn't regret it so far. I'm also a mtber.
@DavidJonesbt452 жыл бұрын
Great review. I’m not sure I’d upgrade my instinct Solar though. I should mention in the UK Solar charging never really did anything even in mid summer. Also seems somewhat over priced
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Solar charging has improved a bit but in your region definitely not a compelling reason. Software additions are pretty massive though. Thanks!
@LaurenceGough2 жыл бұрын
I had a Solar instinct but only during the winter months, it never went up in percentage even in the rare full sun in the winter. Did it ever go up in battery percentage in the summer? Garmin pay also looks pretty crap with the 4 digit pin entry required by the few buttons available before payment and with limited card support. Not sure if there is a point of going for the solar model this time around.... Agreed about the price, seems way overpriced. You can get a Fenix 6 pro or 6x pro for less money right now.
@christiancoeletmathiasen622 жыл бұрын
Instinct 2 solar vs fenix 6 solar.? Which is the the one too get.
@user-xu5nj3vu1d2 жыл бұрын
Добрый день! Спасибо за Ваши обзоры! Напишите пожалуйста есть ли такие функции как у более старшой модели Garmin tactix Delta Solar, а именно: функция неведимки и екстренного удаления данных.
@jaykilby458 Жыл бұрын
Des would be good to mention when fist unboxing you have to wait an age for the software update. some features did not come through until that process completed like completing the Garmin IQ set up. it tells you you have to update when you try to download a watch face for example.
@DesFit Жыл бұрын
Firmware updates are typical for any device nowadays once you first get it whether that's a watch, phone, or computer. Products are manufactured months before the final software is finalized so there's lots of updates that can happen from manufacturing to the time it reaches consumers hands.
@runncuber2524 Жыл бұрын
Hoping to experience that kind of watch, all I have is my Strava app..
@rumhoe2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to switch from the AW for better metrics and battery life, picked the instinct solar in December but regretted a month later because of the HR being all over the place; so much that I went back to the AW. Unsure now if to put money behind this device now, or hold onto my AW6 and see if the next iteration of AW increases battery life
@brettbrunsell57692 жыл бұрын
First instinct the Hr monitor was awful. I switched to a forerunner 245 because it had the newer heart monitor and it was as good as my Apple Watch 5. The instinct 2 has the latest heart monitor so I’m sure you would be good
@rumhoe2 жыл бұрын
@@brettbrunsell5769 thanks for that heads up
@craigward262 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
👍
@DigitalSamTV2 жыл бұрын
nice review ate, looks great can replace : the sleep ring / strava / heart rate monitors and love that it ha solar (the reason ive ben uninterested in smart watches is the charging).... i didnt see compass function, does it have that? If so would replace my tissot touch which is quite awesome as an adventure watch and looks cool (shame garmin dont make a cooler looking titanium or alloy version of this watch)
@MateHegyhati2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this became better than anticipated :-O One question: does it also support that waypoint thingie in navigation that came with the F7? That would also be super useful.
@DesFit2 жыл бұрын
Marco is correct - it does not support the Up Ahead feature.