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!

@himanshuanand9048

2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I like your content a lot. All your videos are simple, informing and are enhanced by your calm demeanor.

@aliveli-hq6zk

2 жыл бұрын

Hockey puck size

@ajitbabu241

2 жыл бұрын

And that's graphite colour?

@mantiscity

2 жыл бұрын

You did say 45mm

@chuckentleutner4818

Жыл бұрын

Must get the 45mm size to get the maximum battery life

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 😁🙏

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.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the information helps! Thanks!

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.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! To be honest, I hope to not be testing durability 😂

Always enjoying to watch your videos for all the insights that I need before buying my wearables

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin!

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!

@DesFit

8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks!

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 !!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Enjoy!

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!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Here ya go! :)

THE ONLY creator i watch before i purchase anything smartwatch :)

@DesFit

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and enjoy your new watch!

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.

What a great RetroTech this watch is! Amazing review as always Des!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks HeMan! 🙌

Fantastic overview of all the features - thank you

@DesFit

6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks!

Extremely comprehensive. Better than the other video reviews. I own multiple Garmin smartwatches and this convinces me to try out the Instinct 2.

@DesFit

2 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-hudaa250

3 ай бұрын

SOLAR Charging is very amazing on Instinct 2 ​@@vishweshbhatt6631

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.

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!

Thank You for explaining the information about Garmin watches

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing 👍

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.

@brayanarreola7636

Жыл бұрын

Same problem is, its been almost 3 years and this watch wont give up, guess ill be waiting a while

I love my instinct solar! Ordering the new one soon! Thanks for the info!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing 👍 Enjoy your watch!

@johnmharris4572

2 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit just got it Sunday. Love the new features so far!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

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!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Love it!

What a great thorough review!!

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.

Just brought this 😊 mainly will be using for walking/hiking and biking. Great review 😊

@DesFit

4 ай бұрын

Thanks and enjoy your new watch!

Smooth, impressive report done efficiently.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

the camera u use outside when skiing has sick quality!wow!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

🙌

YOU ALWAY HAVE THE GREATEST INFO!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice review as usual thanks Des..

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dusty!

Yes! Can't wait for this. They added Golf! Great info Des.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jesse!

@timmccarthy4424

2 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

I was looking forward to see your review of New Instinct2. Your work is very good as always. thanks Des.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, T!

Thanks for the review, just ordered it.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

Haha - just saw an email about the Instinct 2 - I knew you guys would already have something up about these!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Boom! 🙌

I shows up tomorrow and I can't wait!

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

I like your review ! Thank you very much bro!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thanks!

YES FINALLY CONNECT IQ WITH GARMIN INSTINCT 2

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Thats how you do a review! Well done sir!

@DesFit

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Appreciate your work 👏🏻👍

@DesFit

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks to the master for the helpful material

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Konrad!

Well, this is the upgrade for my vivoactive 4 I was waiting for.

thank you I'm pretty sure I'll be intouch. Thanks again

Thank you 😊 Great review

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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?

great detailed review. thank you.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

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.

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!

@mihaszna66

2 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.

Moving the sensors to the side alone is the reason I want this!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

It’s worked out well! 👍

Just ordered instinct 2 solar surf sooo keen!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

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.

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

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience! 👍

@Justgambleit

2 жыл бұрын

Over fenix series? What difference

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 :)

Definitely getting one even tho i purchased Instinct Solar couple of months ago

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

It will be a nice upgrade! Enjoy!

Excellent, thank you.

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍

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?

Great watches. Love it ❤

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 -

Thank you great review, i will by the Instinct 2 45mm Solar.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 👍

I went from the OG instinct to a fenix 6. Now I want an instinct again!

@gregbrown3082

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY my predicament!

@kimwarner6050

2 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

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!

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. 😁😁👍🏼👍🏼

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

This is a substantial upgrade, for sure! Thanks!

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.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing, Ben 👍 Thanks!

@BenKickert

2 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.

@SashaKruchinin

2 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!

@201s

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It doesn't worth to upgrade from version 1 to 2.

@leodomingox

2 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

Great video as usual. Thanks. I am considering buying this vs. Forerunner 745. I do more of strength training with occasional hikes. I am just concerned that Forerunner 745 is an old model and may have the older generation heart rate. What will you recommend in 2022?

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)

@DesFit

2 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!

the battery life is just great, unlimited with enough solar power :)

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

🙌☀️

Awesome video Des! Quick question, what watch are you wearing in the video? Fenix 7?

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

That was the Fenix 7X Solar I was wearing. Thanks!

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_hs988

2 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.

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.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@aleclopez-rodriguez4532

2 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

@av4464

2 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.

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!!

Dang I should have waited. I got the Instinct Solar Surf in November. This 2 version is way more comprehensive.

Once again - thanks for the great videos. So, I got the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar version and have a quick question: Once I fully charge the watch it shows a 28d battery life expectancy. But I see a massive battery drop from day 1 to day 2 of usage. Day 1 shows 28days, day 2 (with not much activity) shows 9 days... and from day 2 on is less one battery life day per day (expected). But the initial 28d to 9d is really unexpected. Did you experience that as well? Thanks for the excellent videos!

Awesome & Thanks :)

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thanks for another great review! Which watch is your daily driver now? :)

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex! Switching back and forth between Epix sapphire and 7X Solar.

I need one of these, had my original instinct solar since it was first launched

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a nice upgrade with the Instinct 2 👍

@juliancole9204

2 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Took the plunge, it's arriving on Tuesday

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your watch!

I have the Instinct Solar Surf, Pipeline. Going to order the Instinct 2 Surf.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

🤙

What a watch!

Hello super great video... Just need a help deciding if I keep my fenix 5 or change for the I2 solar? I love the instinct but idk if is worth the change... Cheers

This watch hits the mark.

@DesFit

2 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)

Amazing review as always! If the watch supports running power, does it mean it also reads running dynamics from HRM Pro? If yes, then the Instinct would be the full sports package. And it looks like in a few years’ time there’ll be just the Epix for people wanting sport, mapping and smart features and Instinct for people wanting just sport features. In that case, very little space is left for Fenix or possibly 955.

@fitdude

2 жыл бұрын

Website says yes the HRM pro is supported.

@JB-hq9yj

2 жыл бұрын

Not everyone wants a fancy light up screen. Fenix will always be around for cops, military, firefighters and other jobs that need battery life and no nonsense screen that does not light up like a pinball machine at night.

@rabomarc

2 жыл бұрын

@@JB-hq9yj but you’re describing the exact people that would make the most of the Instinct. Instinct now in terms of sports features is no worse than Fenix and has much better battery life while being significantly cheaper. Epix user experience, especially with maps is much better than Fenix. Of course the battery life is worse but it’s not by a huge amount. So now Fenix would be essentially for people wanting a little bit more battery life and significantly worse screen than Epix at almost the same price. Not a huge group. Garmin did a similar thing recently - Vivoactive and Venu were initially released together and now there’s just Venu. A similar thing will happen with Fenix and Epix. Maybe next generation, but it eventually will.

@rabomarc

2 жыл бұрын

@@fitdude thanks, I’ve seen it now too. Thanks.

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.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Marco is correct - it does not support the Up Ahead feature.

i love the instinct version

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

🙌

Very good review. I hope a review of Huawei gt runner

Hi. Thx for the review. Im curious, Is it easy to read during night time? Auto light during dark? Thank u

Perfect time to finally buy Instinct or Instinct Solar 😁. 2nd edition is great but for my needs it is too much.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Good point!

Great video and review! I do have a question about your personal take on music feature. Do you think, given what instinct's been marketed as (durable, long lasting), would it ever receive the music option in the future? Since that would cut the battery time it seems unlikely but you tell me. Please :)

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure of what is in store for the future but interestingly wasn't an option with these. Music playback does indeed take a huge toll on battery life.

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.

Great review! Has the rep counter for lifting been improved at all? I have the Instinct Solar and it’s essentially unusable even for simple lifts let alone olympic lifts. Also, how is the quality of the plastic vs the original Instinct Solar? I thought the original was fine, but it definitely could be tougher (doesn’t take much to mark the plastic or scratch the face). Thanks!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Rep counting for me has always been fairly good - most sets were accurate with some that were one or two reps off. That said, occasionally would have a set every so often where it lost its way though. I think it's the same material as the original so similar durability. Thanks!

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.

Instinct solar user. Wishing garmin improves advanced sleep tracking accuracy and add sleep widget.

Great information provided by your product reviews. Which one do you think is better between forerunner 245 and instinct 2?

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Instinct 2. Thanks!

Hi Des, Does instinct 2 solar widget show the lux hours collected for the day/week like the Fenix 7? I got one for my son and it seems like it literally just graphs the intenisity but without any numbers associated to it. Cheers!

What would you pick between the instinct 2 (not solar) and the polar grit X?

As always great insights. Can someone confirm HRV stress option on it. Not snapshot but HRV 3 minute reading. Can’t locate it. Thanks

Do you recommend getting a temple glass protector? I am not doing anything crazy with the watch.. just day to day wear to work to track HR, step. Is there a way to charge the solar version without the actual sun? Not going outdoor much now that it is winter in the northern atmosphere. Will the watch die without charging?

Great review, does it have Jump Rope in the activities list? Thank you!

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't but you can create a custom activity profile if you'd like and call it Jump Rope 👍 Thanks!

I'm thinking of switching my amazfit for instinct, amazfit just dones't cut it for me. Is the display on solar any different from the regular one in terms of toughness? I'm trying to decide whether the solar version is worth the extra buck.

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.

Great review. Do you think this will pair with Polar H10 sensor?

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Yup!

Thank you

@DesFit

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Amazing reviews, just subbed! Trying to decide between the Instinct Solar 2 & GBDH1000. Im a gym/cardio guy, although a lot of the fit features are overkill. Solar, GPS, and the basics are more important to me. Any thoughts?

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

If you’re interested in fitness metrics, I’d shy away from the GBDH1000. Thanks!

@andyblue001

Жыл бұрын

IF you just need step tracking, not much gps and hr, then you dont need to charge your watch ever, like forever, as long you get enough light exposure everyday on solar panels, I use mine always 24/7 even during sleeping even when going to swim on beach, BUT if you need more training features then H1000 is not for you. I love my GBDH1000, its like a survival watch for me, cant go to the wild without it.

What do you think of gshock g squad compared to this? Thankyou

Do you know if it will be compatible with the stryd footpod?

Hello! I am wondering how this watch has performed for you after some time. Particulary how has battery life been. Is the unlimited solar power a realistic thing go acheive? Meaning do you need to be in the sun 5 hours a day or maybe a couple hours every other day? And can it track heart rate and still achieve unlimited battery with enough sun? Thanks!