Instinct 2X SatIQ

Hi Garmin team,

I'm writing to express my interest in seeing SatIQ support added to the Instinct 2X smartwatch. While I understand that the Instinct 2X currently supports multiband GNSS, I believe that SatIQ would be a valuable addition for users who prioritize accuracy and performance in challenging environments.

SatIQ dynamically selects the best GNSS satellites based on signal strength and geometry, which can lead to improved positioning accuracy, especially in areas with weak or obstructed signals. This would be particularly beneficial for activities like hiking, trail running, and navigation in remote areas.

I understand that adding new features requires careful consideration and resource allocation. However, I believe that SatIQ support would be a significant improvement for the Instinct 2X and would be appreciated by many users. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

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anonymous16 over 1 year ago in reply to dreamer_ +1

This is of course not a very fair comparison, but it's definitely not the one with the best GPS life.

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0 net1994 over 1 year ago

I could be wrong, but I don't think the 2X has the hardware to support SatIQ. Also, this seems like a feature reserved for the higher end watches. Forerunner 965/Epix/Fenix and higher watches.

0 gaijin over 1 year ago

octop said:
Hi Garmin team,

I'm writing to express my interest in seeing SatIQ support added to the Instinct 2X smartwatch.

This is a User forum, and I'm sure there will be some on the forum who would support your idea; but that does nothing to highlight the desire to Garmin.

Better to share your ideas directly with Garmin development teams at this link:

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/forms/ideas/

Any others who would also like to see this feature added to the Instinct 2X should also submit their ideas to the same link.

HTH

0 dreamer_ over 1 year ago

Hi octop.

Your definition is not correct. The watch is not going to be more accurate for having SatIQ. Read this: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=wgKpMjTlpV29AQB5PVvTL9

I think SatIQ is something interesting to maximize battery, but the Instinct 2x is also probable the best watch when speaking about battery life

0 octop over 1 year ago in reply to net1994

I think I2X is also higher end watches in terms of price compared to other smartwatch brands e.g. Coros, Amazfit, Huawei

0 octop over 1 year ago in reply to dreamer_

That's why I'm asking for SatIQ on Instinct 2X. I hope Garmin Team will add this feature to I2X.

0 dreamer_ over 1 year ago in reply to octop

I think it does not have the hardware needed for SatIQ. That should be confirmed for a Garmin user but is not probably going to happen.

And of course, with this device we are talking about a 450-500$ watch ((which is a medium-high price) but remember that even without SatIQ, this watch has probably the longest battery life with the best GPS precision of all Garmin watches.

0 anonymous16 over 1 year ago in reply to dreamer_

This is of course not a very fair comparison, but it's definitely not the one with the best GPS life.

0 dreamer_ over 1 year ago in reply to anonymous16

You are almost right but have a look at the Solar data. Depending of where you leave, battery numbers are different of course. The Instinct is also very lightweight. Less weight helps also for better HR accuracy.