Hi,
I recently purchased a Garmin Instinct Solar Standard Version, impressed by its reputed long battery life, which was a major factor in my decision to switch from an Apple Watch. However, I've encountered an issue with the battery performance.
Upon opening the box, I found that the watch had no charge and had to fully charge it before use. After charging, the battery dropped by about 40% in the following day with a 45-minute activity. I recharged it fully before going to bed, but the next morning, the battery had lost 33% overnight despite no activity or connection to my phone.
I'm using a 5V Apple Watch charging adapter and the software is up-to-date. Is this battery drain typical for the initial charge cycle, or should I consider returning the watch for a replacement?
Thank you for your assistance.