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Instinct 2 Solar screen contrast

2099903
over 1 year ago

I still have the original Instinct and definitely can compare...

The screen contrast of the Instinct 2 Solar is terrible.

My daughter wears my old Instinct and I can see the time from across the room, while I have to use the backlight (which is also washed-out blue) to see the time Instinct 2.

The time is the biggest element in the screen, so if I can't see the time, just imagine how difficult it is to see the step count of any of the other pieces of data.

I hope there is a software fix for this at some point.

Anyone else with this issue?

Allan.

  • 0 over 1 year ago

    You are very welcome.

    2099903 said:
    Anyone else with this issue?

    In order to keep the forum as clear as possible, you should use the search function and check whether the topic already exists before opening a new thread.
    I own instinct 1, instinct 2 solar and instinct 2x solar. I can read all of them well. If your display has poor contrast, I recommend contacting Garmin support.

    2099903 said:
    I hope there is a software fix for this at some point.

    I do not assume that your poor contrast can be remedied with a software update.

  • 0 over 1 year ago

    Are you still having this issue? Debating between the solar and non solar. Battery life great for both it seems and don’t really care about garmin pay but considering the solar only for a color option that’s not available apparently in non solar.

  • 0 over 1 year ago in reply to haung38

    There is a small difference between the Solar and non-solar GI2 models. The Power Glass used to collect some solar energy, although it harvests primarily the UV and IR parts of the light spectrum, it absorbs some of the visible light too. Most people won't even notice it, but if you are in doubts, you best visit a store having both models, and compare them side by side.

    There is no color option for Instinct, regardless whether solar or non-solar. They all use a monochrome MIP low-power display.

  • 0 9 months ago

    I agree, I just bought mine and comparing to Instinct v1 screen is very dull. I am thinking about returning it.