| key specs |
| Strap Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Dial Shape | Round | Round |
| Display Type | MIP | - |
| Ideal For | Unisex | Unisex |
| Compatible OS | - | Android, iOS |
| general |
| Brand | Garmin | Garmin |
| Model | Instinct 2 | Instinct Solar |
| Release date | March 8, 2022 | September 25, 2020 |
| Model Name | Instinct 2 | Instinct Solar |
| Dial Colour | Black | Graphite, Tidal Blue, Orchid, Sunburst, Flame Red, Graphite Camo, Lichen Camo |
| Dial Shape | Round | Round |
| Strap Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Size | Regular | Regular |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Interchangeable Strap | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant | Yes | 10 ATM |
| Water Resistance Depth | 10ATM | 100 |
| Dial Material | fiber-reinforced polymer | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Ideal For | Unisex | Unisex |
| dimensions |
| Width | 45 | 45 |
| Height | 45 | 45 |
| Thickness | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Weight (g) | 53.00 | 52.00 |
| product details |
| Sensor | barometric altimeter, compass, accelerometer, thermometer, heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, sleep sensor, stress sensor, respiratory sensor | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Barometric, Altimeter, Compass, Accelerometer, Heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox sensor |
| Compatible Device | Android, iOS | Android, iOS |
| Notification | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 28 days | up to 24 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Other Features | - | GPS mode: Up to 30 hours, Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70 hours, Expedition mode: Up to 28 days, Battery saver mode: 56 days |
| connectivity features |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Messaging Support | Yes | - |
| Email Support | Yes | - |
| Call Function | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| platform and storage features |
| Internal Memory | 32 | - |
| Compatible Operating System | - | Android, iOS |
| camera and display features |
| Display Resolution | 176x176 | - |
| Display Type | MIP | - |
| Backlight Display | Yes | - |
| Other Display Features | two-window display | - |
| fitness and watch functions |
| Step Count | Yes | Yes |
| Calorie Count | Yes | Yes |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Chronograph | Yes | - |
| Date & Time Display | Yes | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
| Number of Buttons | 5 | 2 |
| Other Fitness Features | 30 sports modes | - |
| Alarm Clock | - | Yes |