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Garmin Instinct 2S Solar or version without

3484363
over 2 years ago

Hello Guys,

I decided to buy a Garmin Instinct 2S smartwach buy I'm not sure If I should buy version without Solar or with it.
I watched many reviews, and in many of them the conclusion is that 2S version doesn't have impresive charge posibilities.
Is it profitable to buy a Solar version or this is only an unnecessary feature?

Best regards

AB

  • 0 over 2 years ago
    3484363 said:
    Is it profitable to buy a Solar version or this is only an unnecessary feature?

    It depends on your requirements and conditions of use. The solar function is intended to support the battery. So that it discharges more slowly during activities. It is not intended as a main charging source. Here is the information from Garmin:

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to bluefish

    Yes I know, I read the informations about Instinct 2S Solar.
    Sorry maybe I didn't explain it clearly - I know that this function only support the battery.
    But how it works in real life?
    Anybody which using 2S Solar can tell something more about Solar function?
    Maybe anybody have observations from real life.

  • +1 over 2 years ago in reply to 3484363

    There is not much more to say about the solar feature since the specifications picture bluefish gave provides the details.

    If you want your battery life slightly extended a small amount each charge, especially if you live in a region with a lot of sun, the solar version may be the best option or least worth considering.

    I own both the original Instinct Solar and the Instinct 2 Solar. Where I get the largest value having them be solar, is I will put them in a window part of my workday with them on either Battery Saver Mode or powered off to gain the biggest solar charge boost to my battery life. I will gain the most charge with the habit vs. when I am wearing them while outside.

    - Getting the Most Out of Solar Charging With a Solar Capable Device

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    Besides the solar charging, there is another often overseen though important difference between the two models: Instinct 2(S) Solar come with the Garmin Pay feature, which is not available on the standard model.