Thanks so much!

@@user-sd5wy9cm1p I've had the 2X tactical since the day it came out. Every so often I find myself self saying.... "I can't imagine not owning one of these anymore it's so useful". In terms of price and what it's worth I feel that's probably down to you as an individual. I think it's priced correctly :)

Yes - so weird

Thanks for the compliment! And actually it's the opposite! The flashlight on this seems more focused, and on the Enduro two seems more broad, which makes the Enduro two probably even brighter, but they both work exceptionally well!

Will do! Thanks!

Thank you!

I suppose they don’t because it is an old tech and people already know how it works and what to expect. You see: they also don’t discuss Watch timekeeping accuracy, because it is old tech by now, and it is supposed to just work.

Thanks! Yes I wonder too - I did not test it initially as it was the only one of its kind!

Thanks! I think it's been shown that the stages aren't as accurate as others but the sleep score I've found to be very accurate w how I feel - more so than any others

Nope. Not any snappier. Def brief lag at times - sometimes more (specifically when starting the morning report)

Good question! And no maps can be downloaded other than what's called a breadcrumb Trail which doesn't show a map just shows a GPS location line that you can follow. And yes you can create custom strength workouts and upload them to the watch to follow when you are in the gym

Ha! So weird, you're totally right! So bizarre. Although it's been keeping time just fine otherwise!

This bug is not new, I2 had it already - except I2 had it in battery saving mode. Not only did they never bother fixing it, looks like here Garmin went one step further and added it to regular watch face. As for telling time - technically these are wrist computers which can display approximate time since they don't have the crystal which makes a watch watch.

Holy hell - just did. Awesome! It's funny I had no idea and I need to figure out how to subscribe to a HUAWEI newsletter or some thing. That looks like an awesome watch. Thank you so much for alerting me!

Yep! It's unfortunately not cheap though - but it is also built like a tank and will last 100 years amzn.to/3A6FDZj

​@@fitgearhunter that's the quickfit 26 band. Instinct 2x uses quickfit 22 bands. Garmin doesn't make that band in quickfit 22. So it must be a different brand.

@@mmafighter077 2X actually uses 26mm!

@@mmafighter077 just so you know - the band I had on it is the literal Garmin 26mm QuickFit tactical nylon band that came with the tactix 7 pro! So the link is right!

@@fitgearhunter great to know. Another KZfaqr who has lots of followers said it used quickfit 22. But you actually changed it out so I know you know what you're talking about! Thank you. This is better for me since I already have lots of quickfit 26 bands. Thanks

Yep! Good idea. Thanks!

The 955 and now really the 965 are absolutely the most feature packed best all around! I would take the 965 over the 955 for sure now too. The I2X just dominates the instinct line now in my opinion

@@fitgearhunter Thanks for your quick response. I am between the 955 and the Instinct 2X. I’m just worried about the 955’s durability with strength training/CrossFit

@@CurrentlyNude sure thing. The I2X is def more durable, but a friend has been wearing the 955 for training for months now w no issues!

Tough question. It is closer and the I2X offers a better HR sensor. Will you need the mapping capabilities or the music? Almost either way I would say go for the I2X

Hey! Yes the crossover should compare to all of the same features as the I2, other than the analog watch function.

Yes, according to Garmin webpage it has tides. Don't know about the precision issue, though.

Yes that is exactly the only obvious issue, the size! That's great that you are getting such long battery life, that's incredible.

Final summary review out tomorrow and I talk about this! I'm still getting twice what I got on the I2 solar though. I hear you!

do you still using them how they perform with battery life now?

@@fearless5533 hey! Mine did great (imo) bc I keep the backlight up beyond the factory settings. I was getting just under 12 days on average w minimal sun exposure, which again was much better than the I2 solar because the screen is much brighter and bigger. To compare the significant difference with the I2 solar turned to 100% brightness, which was still much dimmer than the I2X, I was just getting about six days!

@@fitgearhunter tbh seems not that much especially with that specs (

Sure! Tactical (expensive): amzn.to/3NUTFFt Nylon: amzn.to/3PBZBo3

Full watch band options review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gapzfKx8s9vIm6M.html

@@fitgearhunter Thanks for letting me know

I do have a question about Instinct 2 solar battery sustenance though, in my case, it only goes up to 7-10 days (at a very basic setting) while recording normal strength training and nothing fancy (GPS tracking activities like cycling or running) I was doing research and while going through articles and KZfaq videos, I found that no one has provided a genuine review of this watch (either paid reviews or presented the facts which look good on paper but not in real life). I came across your channel to know the answertof my question and hence wanted to understand the actual battery backup (not what Garmin has quote on their website or via KZfaq influencers). I found your reviews to be straightforward as it is in reality (genuine ones) hence, I really want to understand the above: the battery backup of Garmin Instinct 2 solar (not 2s). Is it really 7-14 days without solar exposure (max) in smartwatch mode, or I have a faulty unit. Looking forward

@@JoyDasjoydasofficial hey again and thanks! Yes - I got 7-14 w my testing too w backlight turned up!

Actually alll of the watches in that price range do not have sapphire glass! Thankfully the 2X has large bezel for protection!

Thanks so much! No that was an automated number for an app - no worries!

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I know. I'm sorry - I used a magnetic attachment and realized after it totally distorted the mic

I wish I could but I don't have an I2 on hand to do so. I would check out chase the summits review for some really good visibility comparisons. I will say it's much more legible though!!

Huge difference. I had the Instinct 2 and now the 2X. The 2 had this weird blue-ish hue to it, horrible. The 2X doesn't have this and instead has more of a white backlight. Looks much crisper and more readable. Visibility is also better when looking at the watch from an angle. Hope it helps.

Yes I could see that. I just like the ability to change it up on the fly. Thanks!

@@fitgearhunter one thing that may be interesting to check is to see if the original strap versus the quick variant have a difference in HR accuracy measurements. Thanks for posting the in-depth review

@@Cenot4ph yes I wonder! A little too nuanced to test, but I'll think about it. Thanks!

Yes completely get it - in the past I have tried to with every review I can, but with this one it is on the heels of the 265/965 release, which made it impossible to do it all, and I feel that the difference between the devices (I2 vs I2X) is enough to make the I2X seem to be almost in its own category. I completely hear what you're saying though.

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Sorry - initial reviews are always just the first 24 to 48 hours with a device summarizing the specs and comparing them to other current models by feature set and size/weight. It's not enough time to test any kind of real world battery life details! That will be in the final review