Garmin Instinct Solar Smartwatch

Garmin Instinct Solar

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Garmin Instinct Solar Smartwatch

Starts at ₹42,090/- ($399.99)
9.5

Overall

9.5/10

Pros

  • Exceptional Battery Life.
  • Amazing Range Of Activities.
  • Great For Outdoors.
  • Charging Is Seamless.
  • Clear Screen.

Cons

  • Black And White Display.
  • Not Stylish.
  • Not Fit In Everyone’s Budget.

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:

Garmin Instinct Solar Smartwatch

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.

Garmin Instinct Solar Smartwatch

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.

Garmin Instinct Solar Smartwatch

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.

Garmin Instinct Solar Smartwatch

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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