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Garmin Instinct 2S

40 mm
Price in EUR including VAT
Delivered between Tue, 18/11 and Wed, 19/11
More than 10 pieces in stock at supplier
free shipping

Wristband colour4

Product details

Exactly your life. Exactly your style. This GPS smartwatch dives into every experience with you. Its tough design matches all your styles. Monitor your heart rate, sleep, and stress to live even healthier. Go running, biking, boarding, or surfing with it – it has an app for everything. Plus, you stay connected: with Smart Notifications, Garmin Pay for contactless payments, and Garmin Connect for an overview of your recent activities. Built to be robust, it’s the perfect companion for an active lifestyle. The bright display is always easy to read. The case meets military standards. Available in trendy colors and two sizes. Whatever you have planned, more than 30 sports and outdoor apps are at your disposal. From running, mountain biking, swimming, triathlon, skiing, or golfing to indoor training, strength training, yoga, or Pilates. Don’t want to miss anything on the go: calls? Messages from friends? With your Garmin, you have everything on your wrist – from your iOS or Android phone directly on the smartwatch.

Key specifications

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clockBarometric altimeterCompassContactless paymentEmergency call functionMake and answer callsSmart notificationsTimer + stopwatchWeather
Health functions
CaloriesHeart rate measurementHeart rate monitoringPedometerRespiratory rateSleep recordingStress levelsVO2max
Activities
Cross-country skiingCyclingFitnessGolfMountain bikeRunningSkiingSwimmingTriathlonYoga
Operating system compatibility
AndroidiOS
Wristband material
Silicone
Case material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Item number
18551978

General information

Manufacturer
Garmin
Category
Smartwatches
Manufacturer no.
010-02563-06
Release date
9/2/2022

Colour

Exact colour description
Poppy

Watch properties

Watch type
Sports watch
Durability
Waterproof (10 ATM)
Protection type (IP code)
Waterproof
Operating system
Garmin
Operating system compatibility
AndroidiOS
Integrated components
Speakers

Functions

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clockBarometric altimeterCompassContactless paymentEmergency call functionMake and answer callsSmart notificationsTimer + stopwatchWeather
Health functions
CaloriesHeart rate measurementHeart rate monitoringPedometerRespiratory rateSleep recordingStress levelsVO2max
Activities
Cross-country skiingCyclingFitnessGolfMountain bikeRunningSkiingSwimmingTriathlonYoga
Payment service
Garmin Pay
Sensors
AccelerometerBarometer SensorCompassHeart rate sensorPulse Oximeter
Localisation technology
GalileoGLONASSGPS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Screen technology
MIP display
Display size (inches)
0.79"
Image resolution
156 x 156 pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
Orange
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
One size
Strap width
20 mm
Strap description
Sports bracelet
Strap fastener
Buckle

Case properties

Case colour
BlackPoppy Red
Case material
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Glass
Power glass
Shape of watch
Round
Case diameter
40 mm
Case thickness
13.30 mm

Connectivity

Connectivity
ANT+Bluetooth

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
0.03 GB

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life (without GPS)
21 Days
Runtime (in GPS mode)
0.92 day
Standby time
1200 h
Battery life
21 Days
battery runtime
0.14 Year

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging/data cableQuick start guide

Product dimensions

Weight
42 g

Package dimensions

Length
11.90 cm
Width
11.80 cm
Height
6.50 cm
Weight
160 g

Legal Notice

Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Huawei
    1,6 %
  • 5.OnePlus
    1,7 %
  • 6.Garmin
    1,9 %
  • 7.CMF
    2,2 %
  • 8.Beurer
    2,6 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 20.Samsung
    4 days
  • 21.Google
    5 days
  • 22.Garmin
    6 days
  • 22.Huawei
    6 days
  • 22.MediaShop
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 7.Polar
    4,5 %
  • 8.Anio
    5 %
  • 8.Garmin
    5 %
  • 10.Huawei
    5,1 %
  • 11.Accutime
    5,3 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good80/100
Good79/100
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Rank 2 out of 6Computer BildUHREN IM VERGLEICHReleaseSeptember 2022
  • PositiveBest overall sports package
  • PositiveSurprises with cleverness
  • NegativeColourless screen with button-only operation

Behind the retro charm of the Instinct 2 lies state-of-the-art equipment. The scope of the fitness evaluations almost matches that of the Fenix, and solar charging is also on board. In terms of accuracy, the cheaper Solar is even ahead thanks to its lighter casing and better fit.

This test report belongs to a different type: Instinct 2S Solar (40 mm)
Very good80/100
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onlinepc.chSingle testReleaseJune 2022
  • PositiveBattery life (solar)
  • PositiveLinkable with Komoot account
  • PositiveGarmin Pay
  • Positiverobust
  • PositiveMusic control
  • PositiveSecurity and tracking functions