About
The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar is a rugged, adventure-ready multisport smartwatch built to withstand tough conditions while delivering comprehensive fitness, health, navigation, and outdoor tracking features. The “Solar” version uses a Power Glass™ solar charging lens to extend battery life significantly - letting you spend more time outdoors without worrying about frequent charging. Whether you're hiking, running, exploring remote trails, or simply tracking your everyday wellbeing, this watch is designed to be a tough, reliable companion.
With a strong polymer case, water resistance, multi-GNSS support, built-in sensors, and a long-lasting display, the Instinct 2X Solar delivers functionality that caters to endurance athletes, outdoor adventurers, and anyone who needs a resilient, feature-rich smartwatch that’s ready for almost anything.
Product Features
- Solar-powered, long battery life - Solar charging via Power Glass™ lens extends battery life significantly, giving effectively unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode under ideal conditions.
- Rugged & durable build - Tough 50 mm fibre-reinforced polymer case rated to 10 ATM water-resistance; tested to military standards (thermal, shock, water).
- Multi-band GNSS & navigation tools - Supports multiple satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) and multi-band frequency support for precise location tracking.
- ABC sensors - Built-in altimeter, barometer, and 3-axis compass help with elevation, weather, and directional navigation during outdoor activities.
- Built-in LED flashlight - Helps illuminate your path in low-light conditions; includes multiple intensity modes and strobe/green-light modes.
- Smartphone connectivity & notifications - Receive smart notifications on your wrist so you stay connected even when your phone is away.
- Health & wellness tracking - 24/7 heart rate monitoring, Pulse Ox (blood oxygen), and other health metrics help you understand and track your body over time.
- Sports & activity tracking - Built-in sports apps for running, hiking, swimming, cycling, and more. Great for everyday fitness, training, or adventure outings.
- Power-management options - Ability to manage battery usage by controlling which sensors/settings draw power, to extend battery life further.
Product Specifications
- Model: 010-02805-01
- Case Size: 50 × 50 × 14.5 mm
- Weight: 67 g
- Display:
- 1.1″ monochrome, transflective MIP
- Resolution: 176 × 176 px
- Sunlight-visible
- Lens Material: Power Glass™ (solar charging)
- Bezel Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer
- Case Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer
- Strap: Silicone, 26 mm wide (fits 145–228 mm wrists)
- Water Rating: 10 ATM (swim-ready)
- Memory: 64 MB
Battery Life
- Smartwatch Mode: Up to 40 days (unlimited with sufficient solar)
- GPS Mode: Up to 60 hours (up to 145 hours with solar)
- All-Satellite + Multi-Band: Up to 27 hours (up to 36 hours with solar)
- Max Battery GPS: Up to 150 hours (up to 425 hours with solar)
- Expedition GPS: Up to 60 days (unlimited with solar)
Sensors
- Multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo)
- Multi-band frequency support
- Altimeter
- Barometer
- 3-axis compass
- Optical heart rate sensor
- Pulse Ox (blood oxygen)
- Thermometer
- Accelerometer
Other Key Specs
- Built-in dual-LED flashlight (white + red modes)
- Smart notifications (paired with a smartphone)
- Power Manager for battery optimisation
- Preloaded sports apps
- 24/7 health monitoring (HR, stress, sleep, body battery, etc.)
- Warranty: 12 months
- For more information, visit Garmin.
What's in the Box?
- 1x Garmin Instinct 2X Solar GPS Smartwatch Flame Red
- 1x USB-C charging cable
- Documentation