Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, GPS Outdoor Watch
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About Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, GPS Outdoor Watch
Overall Feedback:
88% positive
78% praised for its pinpoint accuracy, but 22% experienced occasional errors
My Garmin Montana's GPS accuracy is within 3 feet, making it accurate.
I went up and down the basement stairs 10 times and the device registered zero floors climbed, indicating inaccuracy.
85% appreciated its long-lasting battery, but 15% found it drained quickly
If I keep all the features on and GPS constant, I estimate the battery life to be around 18 hours.
The watch battery lasts for 2 weeks with all sensors turned off and shows the remaining charge percentage.
Even after being in sunlight all day, the device did not get charged.
I have to charge it every 21 days on average due to GPS and everyday usage.
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73% liked the clear display, but 27% found it hard to read in bright light
The screen is easily viewable in bright sun and dark with backlight. It's a black and white screen, not a power-hungry OLED, which means basic maps.
I find the screen quality of the device to be a bit washed out when looking at it from a normal glance. I have to twist my wrist to look at it straight on at what I believe is 90 degrees.
The screen is small and crowded, making it difficult for me to read small details without glasses.
88% appreciated the ample storage capacity, but 12% found it limited
I use more juice than the solar charging can soak up from sunlight because I work out 1-2 hours a day using the GPS function, so my battery is slowly decreasing.
During my dive trip, the watch failed even though I was within the depth range of its 100M rating.
92% praised its water resistance, but 8% experienced water damage
The device is great for tracking an athlete and is sturdy and waterproof.
The device's water-resistant capabilities make it an ideal companion for water sports enthusiasts.
I complained that the water resistance rating of the watch is false. The watch was supposed to be rated for 100M, but it failed when I was on a dive trip, which had a max depth of 130ft, and before the watch failed, the max depth was only 89ft. I reached out to Garmin for repair or replacement and was told that only their dive watches are rated for scuba, despite the watch having a 100M rating and a water resistance rating of 10ATM1.
I noticed that the watch leaked through the buttons when exposed to water, which resulted in the internal components getting fried.
The watch leaked through the buttons when exposed to water, resulting in the internal components getting fried.
