Garmin Instinct Solar

Garmin India has expanded its lineup of solar-powered smartwatches with launch of Instinct Solar. As the name implies, the smart watch utilize solar energy to support functions like heart rate, Pulse Ox, battery, stress tracking and advanced sleep monitoring. The smart watch comes at starting price of ₹42,090/- in seven color options. In Graphite, Tidal Blue, Orchid, Sunburst, and Flame Red colors; it has been priced at ₹42,090/- and the Instinct Solar Graphite Camo and Lichen Camo edition costs ₹47,490/-. The difference between Camo and standard edition is to be a camouflage patterned case and strap. Garmin Instinct Solar is available for purchase at Amazon, Tata Cliq and Garmin’s official online store. Let’s get into the details:

Design and Features

Garmin Instinct Solar carries similar design as of original Garmin Instinct. It is a rugged watch with 45mm case and has 10ATM water resistance. It is lightweight and weighs only 53grams. The screen is monochrome with 128 * 128 pixels transflective display. The interface is simple and clearly readable even in direct sunlight. There’s secondary display as well where it has an inset screen in a circle to the top right.

The most highlighted feature of Garmin Instinct Solar is the use of Power Glass, which harvests energy without making any compromise with the looks. It also has the advantage of being always-on, with backlight accessible via quick tap. The body of the smart watch is crafted from rugged fiber-reinforced polymer with a silicone strap. It carries a tough and practical design which is smart enough for everyday wear and tear.

Battery Life

Garmin Instinct Solar comes with Power Manager Feature. This allows one to get unlimited battery life in Battery Saver mode. The Instinct Solar lasts up to 24 days in smartwatch mode indoors and more than 50 days with solar exposure. The smart watch comes with customizable battery saver modes to let you prioritize the features you use most often.

Tracking Features

Garmin Instinct Solar comes with a wealth of activity tracking options including some surprising one as well such as paddle-boarding, hunting etc. It includes dedicated profiles for running, swimming, outdoor recreation, gym activities and more. The Virtual Trainer tool is quite effective for solo training sessions.

In addition to Power Glass, there are several other improvements as well. The watch now includes a SpO2 sensor to estimate changes to blood oxygen saturation overnight. It offers all-day heart rate monitoring accurately.

Navigation

With Garmin device, you can’t go wrong with navigation. GPS/Galileo/GLONASS ensures that you are covered everywhere. There’s also a thermometer, compass and altimeter. Just like other Garmin fitness trackers and smart watches, it also links up to the Garmin Connect app. Here, you will also be able to see how much sunlight your watch has been catching recently. There is plenty of useful information including heart rate, stride length, activity details etc.

Wrapping Up

Though Garmin Instinct Solar may not be the most attractive GPS running watch around, but it is so useful and is a practical companion for running, cycling and more. It comes packed with incredible battery life, thanks to the Power Glass which keeps it topped up in daylight. All-in-all, it is pleasure to use Instinct Solar in sport and outdoors.

A quick look at specifications of Garmin Instinct Solar Smartwatch:

Specifications	Details
Display Size	0.9 * 0.9
Display Resolution	128 * 128 pixels
Display type	Monochrome, sunlight-visible
Water Rating	10 ATM
Memory	32 MB
GPS	Yes
Connectivity	Bluetooth, ANT+
Smartphone Compatibility	Android, iPhone
Cycling features	Biking Indoor biking Mountain biking
Outdoor recreation	Hiking Climbing Mountain Biking Skiing Snowboarding XC Skiing Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing Kayaking Fishing Hunting Tactical
Running	Running Treadmill Running Indoor Track Running Trail Running
Gym activity	Strength Cardio and Elliptical Training Stair Stepping Floor Climbing Indoor Rowing and Yoga
Battery Life	Smartwatch: Up to 24 days/ 54 days with solar GPS: Up to 30 hours/ 38 hours with solar Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70 hours/ 145 hours with solar Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 28 days/ 68 days with solar Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 56 days/ unlimited with solar
Size	45 * 45 * 15.3 mm
Weight	53 grams
Colors	Graphite Tidal Blue Orchid Sunburst Flame Red Graphite Camo Lichen Camo
What’s in the box	Instinct Solar Charging/data cable Documentation
Price	Instinct Solar @ ₹42,090/- ($399.99) Instinct Solar Camo @ ₹47,490/- ($449.99)
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