Solar charging model has unlimited battery! Garmin announces Instinct 2 smartwatch

Garmin, which develops GPS devices in various markets such as aircraft, automobiles, and wearable products, has a robust body that can be used for everyday use and outdoor scenes, a high-precision GPS function, solar charging, and Suica payment. We announced the corresponding smart watch "Instinct 2" series.

Explanation of the features of the outdoor smart watch "Instinct 2" series announced by Garmin

Ultra-long battery toughness smart watch

"Instinct 2" has a tough body that can be used outdoors and in intense sports without worrying about breakdowns, and a long battery that can withstand long-term use. The successor model of the smart watch "Instinct" featuring a battery. In addition to the existing 45mm (case size), the 40mm "Instinct 2S", which is easy to wear even for people with small wrists, has been added to the lineup.

In addition, "Instinct 2 Surf Edition" for surfing and windsurfing, and "Instinct 2 Tactical Edition" for military use have also been added. The latter is said to be favored and used by Self-Defense Force personnel.

Various lineup of "Instinct 2". The left side is without solar charging, and the right side is a solar charging compatible model

One of the common features of each model, the toughness body, has passed the strict quality test stipulated by the United States Department of Defense procurement standard "MIL Standard: Mil Standard MIL-STD-810G". It has excellent impact resistance, pressure resistance, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance.

As for the long battery, which is another feature, the battery duration varies depending on the case size and the availability of solar charging.

・Instinct 2 smartwatch mode: Up to 28 days GPU + optical heart rate monitor mode: Up to 30 hours

・Instinct 2 Dual Power smartwatch mode: up to 28 days + unlimited GPU + optical heart rate mode: up to 30 hours + 18 hours

・Instinct 2S smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days GPU + optical heart rate monitor mode: Up to 22 hours

・Instinct 2S Dual Power smartwatch mode: Up to 21 days + 30 days GPU + optical heart rate monitor mode: Up to 30 hours + 6 hours

After the "+" above is the battery life that can be extended by solar charging, assuming 3 hours of solar charging outdoors at a brightness of 50000 lux. Smartwatch mode is a mode in which the optical heart rate monitor is always on and GPS is always off.

What is surprising is that when using "Instinct 2 Dual Power" in smartwatch mode, it can be used unlimitedly by solar charging. In other words, as long as the conditions are met, it will be possible to continue using the device without charging. Even if you turn on GPS while traveling or exercising, it is not unlimited, but it seems that you can use it without charging for a considerable period of time.

New features include a display (176 x 176) with a resolution that is about 89% higher than the previous model "Instinct" even though it is a monochrome display, support for Suica payment, VO2 Max measurement, and the addition of a new sports mode. In addition to conventional running, cycling, mountain climbing, skiing, and muscle training, sports modes such as golf, indoor climbing, windsurfing, cross-country, yoga, Pilates, and HIIT have been added to support more than 30 types of activities.

In addition, lightweight and flexible band, GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / Michibiki compatible (multi-GNSS), altimeter / barometer / electronic 3-axis compass sensor installed, 10ATM / 100m waterproof, Corning Gorilla Glass DX installed, etc. It has features such as notifications.

The "Instinct 2 Surf Edition" and "Instinct 2 Tactical Edition" are equipped with functions specialized for surfing and military use, respectively.

"Instinct 2 Surf Edition" has a "surfing function" that can measure the number of waves surfed, the maximum speed reached, the distance traveled, etc., a "tide graph" that allows you to check the times of high tide and low tide, and a "windsurfing mode". Powered by From those who enjoy surfing as a hobby to those who engage in professional activities.

"Instinct 2 Tactical Edition" has a "stealth mode" that can turn off GPS, a "night vision mode" that has high visibility of the display even when wearing night vision goggles, and a descending route to the destination when skydiving. Equipped with "Jump Master" to navigate and "Kill Switch" to immediately delete all data in the watch. The main target will be self-defense officers.

The release date is February 11, 2022. The estimated market price and color variations are as follows.

Instinct 2 Series

・ Instinct 2 Color: Graphite Price: 49,500 yen (tax included) ・ Instinct 2 Surf Edition Color: Mavericks Price: 55,000 yen (tax included) ・ Instinct 2 Camo Edition Color: Graphite Camo Camo) Price: 55,000 yen (tax included)

Instinct 2 Dual Power Series

・Instinct 2 Dual Power Color: Graphite, Mist Gray, Tidal Blue Price: 62,700 yen (tax included) ・Instinct 2 Dual Power Tactical Edition Color: Black, Coyote Tan Price: 68,200 yen (tax included) ・Instinct 2 Dual Power Surf Edition Color: Bells Beach Price: 68,200 yen (tax included)

Instinct 2S Series

・Instinct 2S Color: Graphite, Poppy Price: 49,500 yen (tax included) ・Instinct 2S Camo Edition Color: Mist Camo Price: 55,000 yen (tax included)

Instinct 2S Dual Power Series

・Instinct 2S Dual Power Color: Graphite, Neo Tropic Price: 62,700 yen (tax included)・Instinct 2S Dual Power Surf Edition Color: Ericeira Price: 68,200 yen (tax included)