Looking at the edge area first, if you look directly at the watch (not on angle), this mostly disappears. However, when viewing at an angle you’ll see the solar panels easily. This area can collect 100% of the sun’s rays. Well, technically it’s of course less than that, but in terms of simple relativity here, we’ll go with that being 100% from a Garmin spec standpoint. Is there a way to see LUX hours on the instinct solar widget or app (like you can on the Fenix widget). If not, this is super frustrating! (I just got one for my son – and this is the first thing he was looking for, haha) I would like to ask you your opinion about the display if it looks better than the fenix, or how is its visibility in general? Garmin's Body Battery is useful, as are its sleep insights, and it can even be used for more advanced performance needs as you can hook up power meter pedals and Cycling Dynamics for post-ride analysis. Verdict Smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days/51 days with solar*, Smartwatch mode (w/ battery saver): Up to 50 days/unlimited with solar*, GPS: Up to 22 hours/28 hours with solar**, Max Battery GPS mode: Up to 54 hours/114 hours with solar**, Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 25 days/105 days with solar*

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Instinct would make a perfect sport watch for me, but for daily use I would still use my light and small Versa 3 with nice screen. But I really hate Fitibt for sports, I mean no altitude data during hiking WTF.

Tips on how to get better sleep in each of the stages are also provided on the Connect app – it's really helpful having something to act on rather than just getting the raw figures. I’ve got the Instinct 2 Solar and have been using it a little while. I’m a big fan. the buttons on mine seem a bit spongey and inconsistent. has anyone else noticed this? or do we think mine might be a dud? But, at the same time, it’s virtually impossible to have such a conversation when each successive quarter/year Garmin posts higher and higher revenues and profits based on such a strategy. Before we move on to the test results, note that optical HR sensor accuracy is rather varied from individual to individual. Aspects such as skin color, hair density, and position can impact accuracy. Position and how the band is worn, are *the most important* pieces. A unit with an optical HR sensor should be snug. It doesn’t need to leave marks, but you shouldn’t be able to slide a finger under the band (at least during workouts). You can wear it a tiny bit looser the rest of the day. Though it isn’t huge, there is a considerable difference in the battery life of both watches. The Garmin Instinct 2S can last up to 21 days in smartwatch mode, while the Instinct 2 can manage 28 hours. Whereas the solar edition of Instinct 2S can last up to 51 days, the Instinct 2 Solar has an indefinite battery life in smartwatch mode.

Garmin Instinct® 2 Solar | Rugged GPS Smartwatch Garmin Instinct® 2 Solar | Rugged GPS Smartwatch

I’m only aware of a single thread regarding specifically the Instinct 2 Tactical edition, where someone is saying that.Lastly in the training load area is the current recovery time. Keep in mind, this isn’t recovery until any workout, it’s ‘Recovery time till next hard workout’. In general, I find Garmin overestimates this a bit. Or is basically just a bit more cautious. Which again, is just like real life. Some coaches are more cautious to avoid injury, and some are more aggressive. To each their own.