Garmin Instinct 2 In-Depth Review - UNLIMITED Battery, Training Tools, Connect IQ and More Sizes!
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00:00 - Intro / Overview
01:00 - Sizes / Colors / Options
01:50 - Pricing
02:20 - Updated Design
02:53 - Barometer Location
03:34 - Increased Resolution / Display Quality
04:20 - Elevate 4.0 Heart Rate Sensor
04:52 - Connect IQ Support
05:17 - Garmin Pay Support
05:33 - Connect App Settings Sync
05:54 - Widget Glances / User Interface
06:13 - Safety / Assistance Features
06:34 - Sleep Tracking Widget / Algorithm
07:14 - Health Snapshot
07:31 - Advanced Training Tools / VO2 Max / Training Load
08:05 - UNLIMITED Battery Life! / Improved Solar Efficiency
09:26 - New Activity Profiles / Multisport Modes
09:52 - GPS Accuracy / GPS Modes
10:40 - What's the same? / Instinct Firmware Update?
11:22 - Final Thoughts / Worth the Upgrade? / Who's it For?
@williambreeze2659 2 жыл бұрын
As a guy that wears a lot of G-Shock's and dive watches. I like the instinct solar 2 for it's toughness and modern features. I'm looking forward to receiving my the instinct solar 2 👍.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
It's pretty slick! Thanks for watching!
@kayarzzzz91 2 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you get a G1.. It's instinct 2 + diving
@conned 8 ай бұрын
Same here, but some Protrek solar cost just as much if not more,with lesser features. So yea, this is a worthy n valued contender. Good reviews
@RealMTBAddict Жыл бұрын
I love the Instinct 2 Solar! I work construction outside so I get plenty of sun. Battery is normally at 70% after 2 weeks with full sun. Huge improvement over the Instinct, more features such as Vo2Max motivate me even more in training. Started running this year and already ran over 30 miles.
@carzoparazzo9698 Жыл бұрын
Thats the idea, To motivate ppl to do more exercise
@stepheno3422 3 ай бұрын
How is your Instinct 2s solar holding up?
@RealMTBAddict 3 ай бұрын
@@stepheno3422 Great so far! Even working construction it only has very small nics. Solar works great if you spend a lot of time outside. HR monitor is accurate.
@121122123 2 жыл бұрын
Great review man! I'm super excited by this version 2. It has absolutely everything that I was missing in Instinct 1. Can't wait to upgrade!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
For sure! It's a good one!
@varcelija Жыл бұрын
Greets from Serbia! Huge fan here and thumbs up for every video from your channel. Got Instinct 2 Solar Tactical, and is great watch. Tried 6x but is huge, heavy and so much features I never used. Instinct 2 Solar tactical tested, compass is great, GPS fast to lock and works very well. This one have all features I need. So yeah, you did more than 80% job to give me good recommendation for this one. Thanks a lot and keep up doing a great job.
@fitgearhunter 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. So so blown away they added the advanced training features - huge upgrade
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! Thanks Hunter!
@remer83 Жыл бұрын
Just picked up one of these as an upgrade to the instinct 1 solar. Terrific watch. I used it for strength training tracking daily and it's waaaay more intuitive than the Instinct. I'm very impressed so far!
@sarabishop 2 жыл бұрын
I like the inclusion of smaller versions with full features. Definitely making me think about a garmin when I am upgrading my current watch. Battery life is amazing.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
for sure, it's nice to have options!
@Sportsfan18 2 жыл бұрын
These are the best reviews. I find most other watch reviews somewhat boring. I actually enjoy these reviews.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michelle!
@varunnaidu6142 2 жыл бұрын
I am going for this!!! Amazing review 🙌🏾 made it easier to make my choice
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@AlfuhPAD 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice overview. One thing I love about my Epix (just *slightly* different watch ;) is the higher resolution to get more info on the screen at once. Glad to see this come to the Instinct 2. The never charge solar is cool as hell
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Thanks for sharing!
@30mattdavies 2 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed it’s better built than the epix and doesn’t suffer from the garmin mushy button issue
@OrdMandrell1 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid Dave. This is something I can actually recommend to new trail runners.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
For sure, this one is super practical I think. Not a lot of fluff, good price point, lots of features.
@victormartil2159 2 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Super thankful for this in-depth review! I have been using Instinct 1 for 3 years, and it has been really useful for navigation in the mountains. Now just with that improved battery/solar panel, I think it is time to say Hi! to the new version!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@CarlZ993 2 жыл бұрын
Love my Version 1 & now Solar version. Doubt I’ll be upgrading for a while. Hard to justify. Great video update.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for watching!
@andychow2151 2 жыл бұрын
Just received mine today! Love it!!!!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
@Gabrielerf 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, as always. Thank you for the video.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BrockGilmer 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool to see! I got the OG Instinct for a really good price (Thanks Amazon Warehouse) before Christmas and definitely am thinking about upgrading to the 2 Solar! Great video as always!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! The original is still pretty sweet!
@matthewmackay3354 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great overview. I like a monochrome screen, and there is serious bang for your buck here. And, “great minds think alike”-my eyes locked on to that neon one instantly. It’s so 80s! Thanks Dave for your work.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
lol right? I love the neon one. In fact I emailed Garmin to see if I could trade my back one for a green one!
@matthewmackay3354 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit I don’t listen to music when I run, but that neon watch makes me want to dig out my Walkman and Duran Duran cassettes. 😀
@harshmadhok4410 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing review of the Garmin instinct 2. Thank you
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Mysterios0 2 жыл бұрын
I actually bought an Instinct 1 and ended up selling it to my brother-in-law. Glad I did. The 2 looks dope.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a big upgrade! Thanks for watching.
@yomanoet 2 жыл бұрын
Finally the port is being moved, i cant wait for the final review 😄
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
I'll have lots of follow up videos!
@leecunningham1072 2 жыл бұрын
Great review - Thanks! You answered a lot of my questions.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@wingmanhoy3999 Жыл бұрын
Great review, really love mine, great tool for everything, especially in the great outdoors, all the very best.
@skymalotte 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos!! thanks for the content
@carlospagos89 2 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
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I find the display on Instinct to be really good in direct sunlight (maybe even better than Fenix) but yeah... in the dark the Fenix is way easier to read!
@leonidjoseph5483 2 жыл бұрын
how is the original instinct? Is it 100% reliable? Hearing that eventually it will brick itself etc etc.
@Bothani7 2 жыл бұрын
Great watch for long trip. Great review as always.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I could see this being a great expedition watch.
@aznddog 2 жыл бұрын
You make stellar review videos. I hope you reach 100k subscribers soon.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Tekz12 2 жыл бұрын
Great review, Glad to see the barometer port moved, Connect IQ support, and the sleep widget. It's a bit sad that Garmin Pay is practically a joke in Canada, it's pretty much a non feature for us.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it's kind of a joke everywhere but the U.S. lol. It would be nice to see more banks supported.
@nelsonsze4599 2 жыл бұрын
garmin pay is work in canada , just apply Manulife visa
@MisterPubichair 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Same in most of europe. In germany only very few banks support it directly. You need kind of a virtual credit card which is then connected to your normal bank account. super strange.
@reeeeeeee-e2g 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit really? Works fine for me in Australia.
@NMI-70 Жыл бұрын
That was a great review…thanks!!!
@BruceTrigg Жыл бұрын
Excellent review - thanks for your effort
@astrofizz8383 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I currently have a Instinct solar surf 1st generation. I love this watch so much i had to upgrade to Instinct 2 solar 🤙
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Enjoy the Instinct 2!
@socratisg 2 жыл бұрын
Great and very informative video as always. Greetings from Greece!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@PacNorthOR 2 жыл бұрын
Never been a fan of the chunky plastic look, but I appreciate Garmin pumping out updated products!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
I felt the same way until I tried it. there's some thing kind of nice about the plastic build because it doesn't scratch like a metal bezel. Since the plastic is the same color all the way through abuse is less noticeable. It's certainly all about utility and less about having a premium time piece.
@geolocate 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Ordered the Instinct 2 Solar this morning. I thought the Epix was a little pricey so this one fits the bill.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
This is certainly a nice compromise of form factor, features, and price!
@hairinisa9568 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome.😁👍🏼 Gonna get this new instinct. Love it.😄 Better than my old instinct. Great video too👍🏼👍🏼
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@reieli87 2 жыл бұрын
Great review Dave as all ways. The lifetime battery sounds amazing. Cool update. Looking forward to follow up video after the 3 month (just a guess)😊
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
There will certainly be a follow up and lots of comparisons!
@jonahluking2681 2 жыл бұрын
I just received my instinct solar in the mail this past weekend. I really am debating about purchasing the new one, but am a fan of the bezel a lot more on the old one.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@lukebergman19 2 жыл бұрын
The initial reaction is WOW. Great upgrades, but the main thing I wish is for the screen to fill out the entire inner circle. Thanks for the video!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
It’s all about battery efficiency on this one. The bezels are solar panels so the more the better! (But yeah it would look nicer edge to edge)!
@jusmtb687 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit lets just say 20% bigger screen kills 20% of battery life, still not a bad batterylife.
@alexxela754 2 жыл бұрын
@jusMTB True. But kills 100% of solar power🤷♂️
@lukebergman19 2 жыл бұрын
@@jusmtb687 Right, I'd be okay with the Fenix 7 battery life... They have the edge to edge in that with solar. Maybe someday, maybe that's not what Garmin is going for...
@FreshTillDeath56 2 жыл бұрын
When you get going, there really isn't all that much you're missing out on with not having the whole circle as a screen.
@leandrorossi1640 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought the instinct solar surf a month ago, I'm pretty happy with it but this one would have made the decision easier, it has all the little details that instinct 1 doesn't have that made me thought of buying the Fenix 6 pro in that moment that but I decided to compromise. I think now is a very very good option, would try to change it when it's possible, but (Argentina)
@charley1409 2 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you for posting and sharing all your knowledge
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Hope it was helpful!
@amshaq007CR7 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks chase for the video
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@seuncoker 2 жыл бұрын
Haha I love watching your videos but at the same time, I can tell you're a true Garmin fan boy : )
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't consider myself a fanboy. In fact I really like a lot of devices from COROS and Polar as well. I try to stay as unbiased as possible but I do like a lot of the Garmin features. Thanks for watching!
@nilesousa6720 2 жыл бұрын
Great review can not wait for follow up
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Will be coming soon!
@joshuadutcher8558 2 жыл бұрын
Making the switch from Polar. Ordered the non solar because of the 349 price point. Has all the features of the Grit X Pro I wanted plus more, minus a color touch screen of course. Glad I held out on upgrading to it. Hopefully the Garmin App and I will get along. Thanks for the great reviews!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you like it!
@TomTomSatnav87 2 жыл бұрын
Loving the unlimited battery life 😁 wish more smart watches had that... A day on all the mainstream smart watches is pretty pants, the technology on these watches are amazing now but the battery is alway the letdown... Great vid, love to see more soon 👍
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. It's cool to see Garmin enter the "unlimited battery" space along side the likes of G-Shock. Thanks for watching!
@TomTomSatnav87 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit you're welcome, didn't realize G-Shock did one 🤦 will have to take a look back for that one lol and I may be new to your channel but loving the content 😁👍
@bloodlad4089 2 жыл бұрын
Loving this watch, the Instinct 2 is so sick.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
It certainly is!
@kurt120032002 2 жыл бұрын
My original instinct still runs like day 1, and I am very happy with this watch. I do enjoy the no BS approach of the instinct, no touchscreen, monochrome display, good battery life.... etc. I still get 3 weeks in normal smartwatch with HR sensor always on and GPS on auto after more then 2 years of use, so I am good. I have to say that I do love more the old design, but the new sensor port location is much better.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
The original Instinct is a great watch!
@FreshTillDeath56 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I'm looking at upgrading to the 1Solar and I really cant see that many features / differences that I would absolutely use on the 2Solar for a whole extra 140 dollars
@apiyutsiyapan9582 2 жыл бұрын
I have been undecided to buy one; Instinct 2 or Instinct 1 because I love the look of the Instinct; not the 2.
@pedrocesarrenteriaflores4423 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I had the instinct 1 and and the FR 235 and definitely Iwant sold bouth to buy this one. I like the rough and the sport metrics.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Seems like this would combine the two!
@snatr 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of info. Thanks!
@jayloiselle9281 2 жыл бұрын
Some older folks say they need glasses to view the screen...true? They also say that in sunlight its very hard to read...true? Again thank you so much for the review....I was getting hopless watching all these darn videos. This watch is the one!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
I guess it depends on your eye sight? I don't have an issue reading the display. However, it is a smaller/lower resolution display compared to other garmin watches. In direct sunlight it's MORE visibile. It's harder to read in the dark.
@maripido 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! I would have gotten this if they released it last year instead of the Fenix 6 base model I got for Christmas!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@elojunitox 2 жыл бұрын
So I always seen the instinct line as a more outdoors watch and with all the updates its like the other smart sport watches. I think if they stay with the same theme of outdoor, they could had added features like better field of view with your night vision goggles, (solar tac version) sync up with a ballistic chronograph, etc. This would had gain a different community of buyers. All and all it’s a great watch and maybe with added apps can be a great tool watch of the outdoors men
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
I believe the tactical version does have better FOV for night vision goggles... But that's not something I'll ever test lol. Thanks for watching.
@landmanland 2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear that they fixed the issue with the barometer. I use my Instinct Solar 1 mainly for cycling and skiing and having a storm warning because of the location of the barometer port becomes a bit annoying. Hopefully they also managed to fix the notification problems with iOS 15, although that's probably more a firmware than a hardware issue. The better sleep analysis feature is also nice. The other new features are not that important for me.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
The notification issue with IOS is more of an apple thing than a Garmin thing unfortunately. The phone will put Garmin Connect to "sleep" in an attempt to save battery life. I suspect Apple isn't in any hurry to help Garmin with this since they'd rather you buy an Apple Watch lol.
@nimagholipour 2 жыл бұрын
Instinct 2 wow 😯 finally
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@nimilkt1573 2 жыл бұрын
It's one of the best out there now
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
For sure, they took an already great watch and fixed the minor issues it had. Solid option!
@stevek8829 2 жыл бұрын
My early edition Tactical has always given good barometer readings. They closely match my nearby airport when I have elevation set correctly. A problem comes when I use gps for an activity. Even though the watch is set for barometer mode, the elevation will change.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting
@mlegrand 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, 19 versions of this watch. I don't surf but . . . I need that surf edition. 🏄♂️ I've always thought this series of watch had a lot of features for the price. That being said, I've never been a huge fan of the design or display of these. 🤷♂️ Glad they've updated the display a bit here. 👍
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
The display is interesting because in some regards it's easier to see/read than a Fenix. In direct sunlight for example it's suuuuper crisp. But when it gets a little dark or at odd angles it can be a struggle. I think they know exactly who the market is for this one! Thanks for watching Matt!
@igoropulas 2 жыл бұрын
Owner of Instinct Solar. 100% would stay with this model, as now it's the best value for money.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@jusmtb687 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit $450 is fenix category a few years ago. blackfriday and primedeals will make this watch less fenixy priced.
@igoropulas Жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Actually updated to Instinct Solar 2. Could not resist. Worth each penny :) Thx for review
@UrbanAnywhere 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. I'm looking to upgrade from a Fenix 3HR. That unlimited battery life is really appealing on the solar version. Plus the watch does seem to have all the bells and whistles that are important to me like SPO, HR, Sleep tracking. I'm very close to pulling the trigger. I just can't justify the price on the Fenix 7. Plus I have to see if I can get over the fact it's not color. So far looks like a great practical smartwatch.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
I think the Instinct 2 is a good compromise for folks who want a Fenix at a lower price point. Thanks for watching!
@matrhein 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome news, Dave. You just have the nicest happy flow on the presentation. Does the Instinct now have Hotkey shortcuts that are programmable? That would be the icing😁
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Yup! There's hot key customization on the Instinct 2.
@matrhein 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Just ordered!😆😅
@JB-hq9yj 2 жыл бұрын
Yea man I have been waiting for this one, I've been rocking an Instinct 2 Solar since it came out. Can't believe how much they added to the Instinct 2... Was going to get a Fenix but don't feel the need to anymore. Anyways, I prefer the black color and no one is really carrying the tactical version except PlayBetter so I used your link and just got it. Spoke to them on the phone and they seem awesome. Hope it helps you out and helps you keep doing what you're doing it's good stuff. I'm down the road from you in the Springfield area so thanks for representing MA on KZfaq my dude! Peace.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! PlayBetter is a great place to shop. Insanely fast shipping, and 2 months to return. Hope you like the Instinct 2! Greetings from just north of boston!
@JB-hq9yj 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit quick question - I don’t see myself returning this as I loved the instinct solar BUT I saw all of the 60 days no questions asked return policy on PlayBetter’s website but I looked at their actual return policy for GPS watches and it pretty much says you can’t return any GPS watch once the box is opened. What’s up with the discrepancy?
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
@@JB-hq9yj that's interesting I didn't notice. From my experience with them they've got the best return policy around. Maybe the website is out of date. I'd contact customer support (I'll also ask on my end).
@JB-hq9yj 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Cool man let me know what you find out. I’ll be reaching out to them too when it gets delivered.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
@@JB-hq9yj What I've read I just see "To be eligible for a return, your item must be returned in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging." which would imply the box can be open.
@caliachen6153 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@peternerenst Жыл бұрын
Very informative and useful review 🙂🙂🙂.
@GoranBostedt 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I really like your approach with your personal opinions not just a summary of specs. Am I correct when I summarize the difference between Fenix 7/Epix and Instinct 2 regarding just the advanced training metrics that all is included in the Instinct 2 except for Training Load Focus? Keep up the good work.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
That's right, Training Load Focus is not present but everything else is. I suspect this is only due to the small/lower resolution screen where displaying the bars/zones would be difficult.
@vtvt4447 2 жыл бұрын
Really well done 👌
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙌
@isthi000ify 2 жыл бұрын
Cannot believe its out!! Great vid thank you, I'm very sad that they didn't put a in built weather function into instinct 2 though!!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! There IS a built in weather widget on Instinct 2.
@isthi000ify 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit sorry I meant stand-alone, as in not needing phone connection??
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
@@isthi000ify you’ll still need a cellular connection for Weather but the Barometer widget can give you an idea on weather without cell connection.
@isthi000ify 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit yes absolutely, many thanks man!!
@black79montecarlo123 Жыл бұрын
I'm still rocking the original Instinct Rugged and 5X saphire. Going to get the 7 but not in a big hurry.
@grizzlyrunfast 2 жыл бұрын
i also love that this style of smartwatch is being made. rugged, solar, blah blah blah. good job Garmin!
@rado78231 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, Dave! This is a very cool update on the Instinct, but I'll wait for the Fenix 8 to get an upgrade from my current Fenix 6X :)
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Might as well wait for the Fenix 10 😉
@rado78231 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit true! But i don't think I'll be able to wait that long. :D Seriously though - the F7 is an amazing watch, which brings a ton of functionality to the table. but for my current use and needs, the updates don't justify the costs, and my F6Xpro is still less than a year old.
@gustavopaulette3496 2 жыл бұрын
@@rado78231 you’re just a broke clown 🤡 stop trying to excuse yourself for not getting a newer watch ⏰
@rado78231 2 жыл бұрын
@@gustavopaulette3496 hmmm... Bitter and materialistic, aren't we? So far Dave's channel had a very nice community, and it is surprising to see such comments in here.
@gustavopaulette3496 2 жыл бұрын
@@rado78231 sure. If it makes you feel better about not being able to afford a good watch.
@markrocks692 2 жыл бұрын
Great review, as always. Not great colours for the 45mm Instinct 2 solar at launch in the UK. That said the Surf Edition, Bells Beach, looks good. I presume more colours will follow in due course..
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
I think there will end up being LOTS of colors with this one because of the plastic design. it's easy for them to just shoot different materials. Thanks for watching!
@phillip1869 2 жыл бұрын
I have the Instinct 1 and I am excited that they moved the sensor for elevation. If it is remotely hot out and I sweat a little, the elevation will be off. I would buy the Instinct 2 just for that alone.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
It's good to see that they listened to the users!
@conned 8 ай бұрын
Buying watches are very stressed n confusing now ...all I want is Breadcrumbs, solar, n loud Chimes for alarms...under $300...oh well, hunt continue but hey, Thanks so much for your time to review Sir.
@ChaseTheSummit 8 ай бұрын
The instinct series sounds perfect for you. You might also want to consider a COROS Apex 2 which is $350 but offers similar features.
@feralshad0w 2 жыл бұрын
They had surf models in the original instinct!!! I got the instinct surf solor last year because I wanted a watch that had all the functionality and amazing battery life.. it doesnt have fancy colors, but raw functionality is amazing... But now I want the new one lol
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Hah, the new shiny things are always hard to pass up! Instinct 2 is a great watch!
@nightowl6393 2 жыл бұрын
I got the original a week ago for $100 It's in like new conditions best watch I've had.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Great deal!
@rorybrookes 2 жыл бұрын
looks good, but as one of those who recently picked up a instinct 1 recently I am still happy with my purchase. For me the price jump (~50%) for the same spec (surf solar) isnt worth it for the added featues.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@andersfoken205 2 жыл бұрын
It's a pity I can't subscribe twice😪 good job Dave as usual 👍🏼 so u changed my mind to the instinct 2 instead of fenix 7😁
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
They're both really good for different purposes. I'll have a follow up video comparing the two!
@andersfoken205 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit yeah 🤟🏼guess there's a lot of your community will be glad to watch it😃
@kekw1316 2 жыл бұрын
Wow they've packed a lot into this thing, impressive! But the battery life is of course the main event :D I wish Instinct 3 goes all the way towards being an outdoorsman watch by adding maps and flashlight. (perhaps a color screen, so the maps are easier to uread on the smaller display? But only if the color screen doesn't shaft unlimited battery on solar models) Imagine a watch with unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode, that has full topo maps and flashlight as a backup!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Yep! If the Instinct 2 had maps it would be a no brainer for me. I don’t think the CPU/Storage can handle that though.
@grecuccionicola 2 жыл бұрын
I have now suunto 9 peak , good watch , but now I’m tinkering about instinct.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
The 9 Peak is built a lot nicer than the Instinct 2 with it's sapphire lens and metal construction. However, the Instinct 2 has a surprising amount of features compared to the 9 peak. Tough call!
@kyryl 2 жыл бұрын
Great review, thank you! How do you think, is there something you want to add to this smartwatch?
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
In a perfect world I'd love to see real mapping on the Instinct, and music storage. But... I live in a realistic world and at this price point that's not going to happen!
@soidog659 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. I bought a Tactix Delta a few months ago at around US$1000. Great device. But maybe I should have waited for another few months?
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
They’re pretty different watches. The Tactix is awesome! Enjoy!
@derrickforeal4739 Жыл бұрын
Im Sticking with my instict 1 for now but I'm eying a fenix 7x or tactics 7 pro.
@POISON688 Ай бұрын
very good rewiew i better know about this clock 🙂
@ManuelKanah 2 жыл бұрын
Thank for all your videos about Garmin news. I love them. A question for you: The Instinct 1 has a limit integration with sensors, does the instinct 2 have a full support for sensor (Power, Cadence, Running Dynamic Pod, external HR sensor)? Thanks a lot!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, full support!
@leifnilsson597 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit No, Instinct 2 doesn't have full support. For example, compared to Fenix 7, Instinct 2 doesn't have Shimano DI2, Shifting, Extended display, Muscle O2, Varia radar, Lights, Headphones.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
@@leifnilsson597 I was referring to the RD pod and external HR sensor question. You’re correct in that it doesn’t support certain cycling accessories.
@gorandimitry7892 2 жыл бұрын
I will buy that Green one 😍
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I want that one too!
@xero724 Жыл бұрын
I had the Instinct 1 Base model for about 2 years and I loved it, only reason I switched and got the Instinct 2 Solar Tactical model was mainly for the Solar but I figured I might as well upgrade for the new health features as well.
@twowheeler1000 2 жыл бұрын
What are you wearing in the video Dave? Great review as always, oof, this watch might be suitable for me. Or the fenix. Luxury choices
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Epix Gen 2 👍
@splatmatt 2 жыл бұрын
Bought it!
@clarkansas6590 2 жыл бұрын
Good job
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bacchim 2 жыл бұрын
Hey There!!! Greetings from Brazil. Once 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 quick 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 Screens for the different activity profiles, but they differ from the Daily Suggested Workout ones. So, anyway we can edit the Daily Suggested Workout ones? Thanks in advance -
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think you can edit the suggested workouts unfortunately.
@janvh1928 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing watch, a bit of the opposite of the Epix 2. Step back in terms of screen quality, but huge battery life, yet doing everything I need it for. I'm really loving it. If only it came with sapphire glass and dual frequency GPS, I would upgrade from my Fenix 6 Pro right away.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
For sure, the instinct 2 takes a more practical approach. It's like a minivan compared to the sports car that is the Epix 2 lol. Does everything you need it to do without being too flashy!
@marconmaurizio1 2 жыл бұрын
Grear review, thank you! Would you recommend me to buy this one or wait for the (hopefully) upcoming Forerunner 255 as a sportwatch for running? Thank you very much!
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Hard to say what the future holds. If you need something now the Instinct 2 or even the Forerunner 245 are great options.
@srinivasvaradaraj7784 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review! I recently traded in my instinct solar for an instinct 2. The first observation is the barometer sensor location change has helped with the readings. Second, the design change makes the buttons (particularly the activity) easy to unintentionally trigger. I started wearing the watch on my right hand to avoid this. The button guard on the Fenix helps to avoid this, I hope they can introduce it to the next generation of instinct watches. Instinct 2 has some major issues with the compass. It often loses its calibration and bearing. I sent mine back for a replacement and the new one is better but not the best. I didn't have compass issues with my old instinct or my Fenix. Seems like a lottery pick for the compass. Other than that, the instinct series is phenomenal for its ruggedness. While doing work and not being careful, I am much more comfortable with the instinct cause it can take a beating compared to my Fenix. The Fenix has a huge touch screen so the glass isn't as recessed as the instinct so makes a world of difference.
@Jay-sd9ye Жыл бұрын
I have a instinct and a Fenix. I enjoy my instinct more than my Fenix. Fenix is big heavy and not as comfortable as the instinct. I have to have my Fenix too tight to keep it from really shaking around. My hands/wrist swell a little so I'm always adjusting my Fenix. It's annoying. My instinct is a better watch I believe.
@srinivasvaradaraj Жыл бұрын
@@Jay-sd9ye Agreed. Same experience here. Adding to that, I find the contrast on the instinct much better than that of the Fenix so its easier to read. I have scraped the watches against the wall (on accident), and the instinct has survived without scratches. So for me, it boils down to this; for long bike rides into unfamiliar territory needing maps, I go with the Fenix. For other things or doing rough stuff, it's the instinct. On a separate note, I have run into a bug with selecting custom power modes for activities on both of these watches. I am hoping they will fix it.
@Jay-sd9ye Жыл бұрын
@@srinivasvaradaraj 100% agree 👍
@FreshTillDeath56 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very very much for this comprehensive review. I have an instinct 1 non-solar and I'm totally in the market for an upgrade. I'm opting towards the 1 Solar over the 2 Solar for several reasons: 1- Much Cheaper 2- The 2 Solar is reported to be harder to see in low-light backlight whereas the 1 does not have that problem 3- I've seen multiple reports of some crashing and bugs with the new software in the 2 4- All of these new upgrades seem more geared towards running, which is not what I really use my Instinct for. I do Hiking, Scuba Diving, and (soon to be) Piloting, and it doesn't look like there have been any substantial upgrades to the GPS or navigation side of things to really justify the new purchase in my case. Have you had any experiences with bugs in your Instinct 2 Solar? The biggest thing I would consider the Instinct 2 Solar for is the improved battery live, but is it really THAT much better than the 1 Solar? Would love to hear what you think. : )
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
The battery specs are pretty similar between Solar 1 and 2 but there's a bit of an improvement on the 2nd gen. The real advantage on Gen 2 Instinct is the additional training tools but if you don't utilize them you might as well not pay for them!
@FreshTillDeath56 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Yeah I think that's the gist of what I'm coming away with here. Thanks pal, again great review.
@shbloeb 2 жыл бұрын
I had issues with the original instinct solar. Was running a 100km race in the mountains and at 10pm in heavy most and rain while running by myself I tried to switch screens to navigation and it crashed. Couldn't get it back for 15 minutes, eventually I did but I sent it straight back to garmin. They sent me back the instinct 2 solar. Now I see the instinct 2 might have the same bug, I'm hoping a software update fixes this because many people rely on the navigation of their watch.
@razvanv339 8 ай бұрын
@@shbloeb did they fix the bug?
@macedo3057 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent video! In doubt between instinct 2 and FR245. Are there any 245 metrics that instinct 2 doesn't have? Big hug from Brazil
@mrchristopher337 Жыл бұрын
Well said☆
@TUBEDOUT07 2 жыл бұрын
I thought the Apple Watch was the only worthy smart watch out there, but this watch is changing my mind with its amazing battery power. Who needs another device to recharge after a day's use!?!?
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of options out there! The Apple Watch is great for what it is. While the Instinct 2 is more of a sports/outdoor watch.
@Seahawks1976 2 жыл бұрын
I have the fenx 7x but I've always loved the Instinct and miss it sometimes. May get one to switch back and forth
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@JJMilk 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the review as always. LOVED the Instinct 2. All the watch I would ever need. Quick question: seeing I currently own a Suunto with a Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt - is that hr belt compatible with the Instinct 2? Or would I need to get another belt? As always, great content!! 🤩
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Your Suunto HR belt should work fine with the Instinct 2. Instinct 2 is compatible with bluetooth and ANT+ external sensors.
@JJMilk 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit thanks!!
@marcvanheugten9472 2 жыл бұрын
Yeaheah, the 'instinctiverunner' finally arrived 😀
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
lol, I wish they'd call it that! Or maybe the Feninstinctiverunner ?
@dylantodd9574 Жыл бұрын
So they moved it to the same location as the Fenix series. That's smart.
@ChaseTheSummit Жыл бұрын
Similar to fenix just with a plastic build and a few less features.
@Simon1279. 2 жыл бұрын
I own an istinct solar and besides i love MTB and trekking sports i work in the wood industry so i needed a good watch, ultra resistant, reliable and with the best battery authonomy but including the possibility to read and receive notifications on it just because usually i don't have my phone in my pocket or it will die fast (on a side note the instinct bluetooth connectivity distance is huge). I can't live closed inside an office or stuff like that i'm an outdoor animal and i need to live and work surrounded by nature so i choosed a job mainly made outdoor and some days i cut the wood, some other days i do dangerous jobs for a common smartwatch or a fenix, i would be too worried about its integrity and the instinct it's just perferct for sure i'll buy the instinct 2, i'm already in love with it.
@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! For sure, the Instinct is the right tool for you.
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