Garmin Instinct 2
A running GPS watch by Garmin.
Watch profile
- GPS
- 30 h
- maps
- no
- screen
- MIP (transflective)
- weight
- 52 g
- water rating
- 10 ATM
Spec sheet
Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.
Battery
Will it last your ultra, your week?
- Smartwatch mode
- 28 days
- GPS battery life
- 30 h
- Battery type
- Lithium-ion
- Charging
- Proprietary cable
Navigation
For trail, ultra and the mountains
- Onboard maps
- no
- Course guidance
- yes
- Back to start
- yes
Screen and size
Readability, comfort on the wrist, swimming
- Screen type
- MIP (transflective)
- Screen size
- 0.9″
- Resolution
- 176 x 176 pixels
- Case
- 45 mm
- Thickness
- 14.5 mm
- Weight
- 52 g
- Case material
- polymer
- Bezel
- polymer
- Water rating
- 10 ATM
- Strap
- Silicone
Sensors
How precise the measures are
- Wrist heart rate
- yes
- Pulse oximeter (SpO2)
- yes
- Barometric altimeter
- yes
- Compass
- yes
- ECG
- no
- Incident detection
- yes
Training
For the runner, the triathlete, Hyrox
- Load and recovery
- yes
- Running power
- yes
- Multisport profiles
- yes
- Triathlon mode
- yes
- Strength and HIIT
- yes
- Structured workouts
- yes
- Training plans
- yes
- Built-in running coach
- yes
- Cycling profiles
- yes
- Energy monitor
- yes
Everyday
Living with it, outside workouts
- Onboard music
- no
- Contactless payment
- no
- LTE
- no
- Wi-Fi
- no
- Flashlight
- no
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth, ANT+
- Phone notifications
- yes
- Connect IQ apps
- yes
Spec sheets read at: ph.garmin.com, www8.garmin.com, garmin.com
Who is it for?
The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.
Triathlon
- Triathlon mode: yes
- Multisport profiles: yes
- Water rating: 10 ATM
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the Instinct 2’s battery last with GPS?
Up to 30 h with GPS according to Garmin.
Is the Instinct 2 waterproof?
Garmin rates it 10 ATM.
Does the Instinct 2 have maps?
No: Garmin announces no onboard maps.
Which sizes does the Instinct 2 come in?
In a 45 mm case according to Garmin.