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The Garmin Instinct® 2 Solar - Tactical Edition in Black is a rugged GPS smartwatch built for demanding days in the field and long training blocks alike. Tactical-focused tools, multi-gnss positioning, and outdoor-ready sensors help keep navigation and situational awareness close at hand, while a sunlight-visible monochrome display supports easy readability.
Solar charging is designed to extend time between charges, including Up to 28 days; Unlimited with solar in smartwatch mode (under stated conditions). With built-in activity profiles and 24/7 health monitoring features, it suits users who want one watch to support training, everyday wear, and outdoor navigation while staying connected to a compatible smartphone.
Connectivity
Tactical features are built in, including night vision compatibility, stealth mode to stop storing and sharing GPS position and disable wireless connectivity and communication, and a kill switch that wipes the device of all user memory if security becomes an issue. Dual grid coordinates and Jumpmaster Mode add mission-focused capability when conditions demand it.
Battery
Power Glass™ lens supports solar charging designed to keep the watch going longer in multiple modes. Smartwatch mode is rated Up to 28 days; Unlimited with solar, and Battery Saver Watch Mode is rated Up to 65 days/Unlimited with solar*. Power manager helps extend battery life by controlling which settings and sensors draw power.
Training
Preloaded activity profiles support everything from running and cycling to swimming, strength training, golf, yoga, and more, plus a dedicated Tactical activity profile. Training and recovery tools include Recovery Time, VO2 Max, daily suggested workouts, and HIIT workouts with AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata and custom options.
Navigation
Instinct® 2 Solar - Tactical Edition supports multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to help track in challenging environments. ABC sensors add an altimeter for elevation data, a barometer to monitor weather, and a 3-axis electronic compass. Mapping and navigation features include point-to-point navigation, bread crumb trail in real time, TracBack® routing, back to start, and reference point to help keep key locations—like a car or trailhead—easy to relocate.
Durability
Built for endurance, this watch is rated to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance and is water-rated to 100 meters (10 ATM). The case and bezel are fiber-reinforced polymer, paired with a chemically strengthened scratch-resistant lens, and the strap is silicone. The watch measures 45 x 45 x 14.6 mm, weighs 53 g, and fits wrists with a circumference of 135-230 mm; it is also QuickFit® watch band compatible (Yes (22 mm)).
Health
When paired with a compatible smartphone, the watch can deliver smart notifications for emails, texts, and alerts, plus a calendar view and weather forecasts. It also supports Connect IQ™ downloads through the Connect IQ Store app on a compatible smartphone. Wellness and health monitoring features include wrist-based heart rate, all-day stress tracking, sleep score and advanced sleep monitoring, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, hydration tracking (in Garmin Connect™), and Pulse Ox for altitude acclimation or sleep monitoring.
| Part Number | 010-02627-13 |
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| Model | Instinct® 2 Solar - Tactical Edition |
| Configuration | Black |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 28 days; Unlimited with solar |
| Display type | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Water rating | 10 ATM |
| Strap material | Silicone |
| Lens material | Power Glass™ |
| Bezel material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Case material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| QuickFit® watch band compatible | Yes (22 mm) |
| Physical size | 45 x 45 x 14.6 mm; Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-230 mm |
| Weight | 53 g |
| Display Size | Custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) |
| Display resolution | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Battery life (Smartwatch) | Up to 28 days/Unlimited with solar* |
| Battery life (Battery Saver Watch Mode) | Up to 65 days/Unlimited with solar* |
| Battery life (GPS) | Up to 30 hours/48 hours with solar** |
| Battery life (Max Battery GPS Mode) | Up to 70 hours/370 hours with solar** |
| Battery life (Expedition GPS Activity) | Up to 32 days/Unlimited with solar* |
| Battery life note | *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/History | 32 MB |
| Instinct 2 Solar - Tactical Edition |
| Charging/data cable |
| Documentation |
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing |
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| Multisport | Triathlon |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| On the water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing |
| Racket sports | Tennis |
| Snow and winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Snowshoeing |
| Other activity profiles | Tactical, Obstacle Course |
| What You'll Love | Sleep score and insights, Pulse Ox blood oxygen, Garmin Pay™, Training readiness, Training status, Solar charging |
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| Clock Features | Time/date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | Heart rate (constant, every second), Resting heart rate, Respiration rate, Fitness age, Body Battery™ energy monitor, All-day stress, Relaxation breathing timer, Breathwork, Sleep, Health snapshot |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Accelerometer, Thermometer |
| Daily Smart Features | Find My Phone, Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps), Smart Notifications, Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only), Morning report, Calendar, Weather forecasts, Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile, Battery saver (customizable low power watch), Controls smartphone music and 2 more |
| Workout and Training Plans | Daily suggested workout - Running (pace and heart rate based), Daily suggested workout - Cycling (pace and heart rate based), Garmin running coach experts, Garmin Coach - Prebuilt cycling plans, Cardio workouts, Strength workouts, HIIT workouts, Yoga workouts, Pilates workouts |
| Safety and Tracking Features | Incident detection during select activities, Assistance |
| Tactical Features | Dual grid coordinates, Kill switch, Night vision mode, Stealth mode, XERO™ Locations |
| Gaming Features | Gaming Activity, GameOn™ app compatible |
| Activity Tracking Features | Step counter, Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity), Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal), Calories burned, Floors climbed, Distance traveled, Intensity minutes, TrueUp™, Move IQ™, Automatic rep counting |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | Customizable data pages, Downloadable training plans, Course guidance, HR zones, HR alerts, HR calories, % HR max, % HRR, Recovery time, Auto max HR and 31 more |
| Running Features | GPS-based distance, time and pace, Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute), Running power, Performance condition, Run workouts, Trail run auto climb, Race predictor, Foot pod capable, Run/walk/stand detection |
| Golfing Features | Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green), Yardage to layups/doglegs, Digital scorecard, Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit), Garmin AutoShot™, Auto CourseView updates, Green View with manual pin position, Hazards and course targets, Round timer/odometer, CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) and 2 more |
| Outdoor Recreation | Projected waypoint, UltraTrac mode, Elevation profile, Distance to destination, Barometric trend indicator with storm alert, Vertical speed, Total ascent/descent, Future elevation plot, GPS coordinates, Sight 'N Go and 3 more |
| Mapping & Navigation | Point-to-point navigation, Bread crumb trail in real time, Back to start, TracBack®, Reference point |
| Cycling Features | Courses, Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor), Race an activity, Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories), FTP (Functional Threshold Power), MTB Grit & Flow, Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters), Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar), Compatible with Varia™ lights, Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) and 1 more |
| Swimming Features | Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories), Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories), Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only), Drill logging (pool swim only), Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only), "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only), Auto rest (pool swim only), Time and distance alerts, Countdown start (pool swim only), Pool swim workouts and 2 more |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | Yes (high and low) |
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| Hydration | Yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Women's health | Yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
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| Smartphone compatibility | IPhone®, Android™ |
| Running dynamics | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
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| Vertical oscillation and ratio | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Ground contact time and balance | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Stride length (real time) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Lactate threshold | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
Assumes all-day wear, 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
When paired with a compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety
Activity tracking accuracy
This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
