Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review: The Biggest Upgrade Yet!

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Here's the only review you need on the new Garmin Instinct 2X GPS watch, including the new flashlight, new Training Readiness, and plenty more! Dive into all the details. Buy the Instinct 2X here (amzn.to/3o5nsBc), link helps support the channel, much appreciated!!!
Garmin’s new Instinct 2X aims to complete the threesome size lineup of the Instinct series, offering now a small, medium, and large edition. However, most notably, it becomes the next series of watches to include the flashlight, which Garmin launched on the Fenix 7X last year. This flashlight has multiple modes including strobe and red-light mode. But beyond that, and most critically for those wanting higher accuracy, the Instinct 2X also includes multiband/dual frequency GNSS/GPS. Oh, and it gets Training Readiness!
In effect, the Instinct 2X follows in the footsteps of Garmin’s Fenix X variants. From the first Fenix X variant back on the Fenix 5X, Garmin used the larger size unit to ‘introduce’ new features to the market. A blend of market interest validation tests (do people find this new feature useful?), with charging a premium for said fancier features. The company is now applying that same concept here with the Instinct 2X, albeit by taking already existing features from higher-end units.
In any case, I’ve been testing the Instinct 2X for quite some time now. Putting it through more paces than I can shake a stick at. Swims, rides, runs, hikes, trail runs, gym, and whatever else floated my boat (except, I don’t have a boat). As usual, I’ll dive into what works well, and what needs more work - there’s a helping of both in this unit.
0:00 Pricing & Variants
2:06 The Flashlight
3:56 Multiband GNSS/GPS
4:55 New Solar Feature
6:28 Training Readiness Explained
8:23 Morning Report
9:02 Basic Widgts Hands-On
9:49 Sport Modes & Customization
11:18 Courses & Navigation
13:39 GPS & Heart Rate Accuracy
15:07 Worth it?
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@toosas Год назад

call me retro, call me a fossil but I prefer the simplicity of this monochrome screen over fancy amoleds

@adamn5725 4 месяца назад

Retro fossil

@Bobjawaka 4 месяца назад

Amoled is good for city watches like Venu, Vivoactive, but for Outdor watches like Fenix and Instinct it is not suitable in my opinion

@augustas.1 3 месяца назад

That’s why I want this! Gonna go from Apple Watch Series 7 to this 😅

@FreakzDontSleep 2 месяца назад

SAME DUDE!

@somethingsomethingchicken 2 месяца назад

True 💪🏻

@atamata237 Год назад

You are the only one who mentioned the 12k limitation, and you can tell you actually used the watch, not like most channels. Thank you sir

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Thanks!

@tylerbyars Год назад

That’s been a constant with his reviews in the 10+ years I’ve been consulting them for. The best in the game. Full stop.

@Tmacademia 10 месяцев назад

@@tylerbyarsno doubt

@si.babiganas 5 месяцев назад

What was that 12K limitation means? I dont understand

@atamata237 5 месяцев назад

@@si.babiganas just listen to the video, he explains it

@chewkenghong 5 месяцев назад

got the 2x to replace 245. surprised how much clarity the monochrome screen can provide. everything is so clear! and the flash light is so useful! never know how often a light is useful until the 2x. and the best part is battery life. charging the 245 every 3to5 days is so irritating.

@wavesnowaves Год назад

I have the Enduro 2, and never would have guessed how handy the flashlight has been. It’s life changing 😀

@AHungryHunky Год назад

Yup, I use the flashlight feature on my 6x almost daily. Way more handy than my phone light for navigating my house since using my phone light requires finding my phone. An actual dedicated LED is much more of a selling point to me than it should be. But it's one of my most used features on the huge list of the features on this watch, so it makes sense to upgrade the feature you actually use. A better version of Jumpmaster would be worthless to me, for instance.

@MULTIPLESHOTSFIRED Год назад

I have the Tactix 7 and also find the flashlight to be one of the best things about the watch lol.

@dimi-88 Год назад

Are you happy with the enduro2?The screen with no amoled is ok?

@MatteoBurroni Год назад

I was using the display of my old Forerunner 35 as a flashlight to "navigate" inside house without disturbing the family, the fact that my Instinct 2 has a dedicated light mode is priceless, I can only imagine how useful could be to have a dedicated LED flashlight especially, this one which can be turned to red.

@davidsimerly3261 Год назад

I used the "flashlight" on the FR 945 a decent amount. Now that I've got the Enduro 2 I use it daily. It is incredibly handy to have a flashlight always attached to my wrist at a double tap.

@Usul 8 месяцев назад

PLEASE NOTE: Garmin has removed the course point limit in the 14.05 and newer firmware.

@ironwarriorkim 7 месяцев назад

Hope I can check this with next official update

@dtomvan 7 месяцев назад

Okay, thank you so much! Now I definitely want to buy it😅

@brucelin5842 3 месяца назад

@@dtomvan what’s the difference?

@andrewhamop6665 Месяц назад

Can confirm! My watch shipped with v12.26 and still had the course point limit, which I verified by loading a course from a friends' Instinct 1 that also had the 50 point limit. Upon updating to the latest firmware v15.08, the course point limit was removed! If this is the only thing stopping you from buying an Instinct 2x, the limit is gone!!

@basementshutin Год назад

2 days ago, as I was purchasing my new Instinct 2 to replace my old Instinct that wouldn't charge anymore, the sales guy suggested that I check out your videos for details on other Garmin watches. I wish I had started here first. I would now have a 2x instead of a 2. Perhaps a Forerunner or Epix is in my future. Thanks for the awesome, comprehensive reviews.

@fredericares298 10 месяцев назад

Got my 2x yesterday. Love it!

@FrankZen Год назад

The thing I like about the Instinct is that it's a modernized version of the Fenix 2 which I loved for its battery life. Love the flashlight!

@ramanathan7823 9 месяцев назад

This guys has taken great effort to make the video. Kudos

@coxson 27 дней назад

i was going to buy the fenix 7 x but this is more than enough for me! btw the content oin this channel for reviews is head and shoulders above other videos on this topic. great stuff

@lorenzoskyhawk 11 месяцев назад

Always a great review, cheers!

@Lordoftheflatbush 8 месяцев назад

I own this watch as an upgrade from earlier versions. Very affordable watch with top features like: torch, battery life with solar, sensors. Never had a torch on my watch but this is super convenient and use this on a daily basis. Highly recommended!

@Cenot4ph Год назад

still have the original instinct, works well for my weight training sessions but the omission of VO2 max and other more detailed tracking is something these newer variants can solve. Solid review

@hotsky83 Год назад

Had original Instinct for 2.5yrs, used Instinct 2 for a couple of weeks ans now got the Instinct 2x. The 2 is wayyy better than the original terms of training and health features its a HUGE upgrade and is well worth it. 2X adds couple more features plus the flashlight and a larger screen. Also worth the upgrade. Battery life is ridiculously good on the 2x as well ans even 2 is a way better than the original.

@jimmymartin455 Год назад

lol reading this comment when I just bought the original instinct for Prime day... Wish it had VO2 Max for my strength training/run sessions.. But cant complain of the deal they had!

@Georgiaguntraining 7 месяцев назад

Excellent review. Thank you.

@paulaitken8355 Год назад

Your reviews are fabulous! Is the sleep tracking better than previous Instincts and or Garmin models?

@michaellanger5671 Год назад

Informative as always. When I heard first rumors about a 57mm watch case, I was curious but not interested. But 50mm sounds great. I might give it a try.....

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Yeah, the 57mm rumors were kinda nuts. But I guess that’s why they were rumors..

@benjaminvillasenor9064 Год назад

You are by far the best reviewer. Thank you, i wanted to know about courses or maps and you delivered. .. It really sucks this model doesn't do turn by turn.. I'm really forgetful when jogging and easily miss my turns. I guess I'll spend $600 more and get the Enduro 2 instead. I do need that brighter flashlight too and also the auto GPS modes that change automatically depending on the terrain

@williambreeze2659 Год назад

Thanks for the breakdown 👌

@harryhollaway Год назад

Wow impressive, wish they would bring these features to the 2s for those of us with small wrists

@iiii2903 Год назад

If you've got such small wrists, how do you expect to fight a bear...??

@SnowRoobs Год назад

Thanks for this great video ! I definitely made the good choice by replacing my Instinct 2 Solar by this 2X. It fits totally my expectations. I have to wait now...

@darkstepwarrior88 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful watch with the led, good to know that it has some limitations in hiking.

@SirCrashaLot Год назад

ok, I am on 1solar and frankly quite happy, but that flashlight actually look super handy.

@MarksTech Год назад

bruh i just bought the fenix 7 solar sapphire mainly for the battery life and screen.. but this beast has me reconsidering.

@highseastrader4190 Год назад

Except for battery life, your F7 is way better than an Instinct 2X.

@Rob7911 10 месяцев назад

Have an Apple Watch ultra and still would love the extended battery life of this one! - I use a garmin for cycling already so would make sense ^_^ great review!

@txcrna Год назад

Thanks for the great review! Not sure about trail running with a baguette though!

@ripkej77 11 месяцев назад

Upgrading from the old instinct solar to the 2X ! Looking forward to it

@ChrisK86 Год назад

I just bought the instinct crossover for the watch face, and last month when I got it it was still $549. Now I want this! Haha

@seanvk Год назад

Appreciate the insight into the software and hardware features. I like your balanced feedback especially on limitations. Well done!

@Joe.dirt7909 Год назад

I really love my Instinct solar for my life style. Maybe I can talk my wife into this newer version for my birthday in June.

@wrightstuf73sw Год назад

I ordered Instinct 2X for my 50th birthday

@Joe.dirt7909 Год назад

@@wrightstuf73sw nice….congrats and Happy Birthday.

@emdblyou 4 месяца назад

@@wrightstuf73sw I'll be doing the same for my 45th next month :)

@TonyCarrolls Год назад

The reviews are as great as ever but Ray, your video production just moved on to the next level. I especially enjoyed the drop. 👍🏻

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Thanks!!!

@robw2326 Год назад

Hey just fyi you say (and write) “green backlight” for the tactical. I think you meant to say “green flashlight.” Thanks for the review! Very cool. Excited to see this watch in person.

@fendytesting0410 Год назад

Love the color

@Zimou_98 Год назад

Oh how I would appreciate a DC Rainmaker vlog series on these trips!!

@ChaseTheSummit Год назад

06:23 - Can't forget that loaf of bread for the hike!

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Even when no Des, I always Bread.

@vincentwarte4435 Год назад

That's very unfortunate. Just got my Instinct 2 Solar Tactical couple of moths ago. Would have gone for this one if it existed back then. But yeah, if the rumors about the Fenix 8 release in September are true, I'm gonna switch anyway, even though the Instinct 2 is an amazing watch.

@mlegrand Год назад

😍 - B-Roll is looking 👌

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Haha, thanks! Had to do that by hand, sadly I haven’t used the Edelkrone in so long that either the batteries are failing to charge, or my chargers are oddly both dead.

@Inpreesme Год назад

Thank you

@MikeGonzalez777 Год назад

I have a Tactix 7 Pro. I don’t use the maps or the music. Wondering if I should make the switch. Love the look of the screen at night!

@7777russ Год назад

just ordered with your link.

@lydsrod4933 Год назад

Hello Ray. I’m a long time fan of your channel. I have a question for you. For your money. Of all the Garmin watches, which would you say is the best for triathlon? Thank you.

@MFDopey85 Год назад

Bedankt

@DavidJonesbt45 Год назад

Wonder did they add more RAM? Seems like they added new features to the I2 with the same amount of memory as the original instinct, as a result the I2 would be sluggish especially when saving an activity and would occasionally just restart.

@stevek8829 Год назад

I have had that issue with my first edition Instinct Tactical.

@gribbo586 Год назад

Great video. With regards to the 50 course point max have you had that issue on courses that stick to roads and not trails? I go on group runs and we go on runs upwards of 17 miles on roads and I usually upload the course onto my watch with turn by turn navigation on my current garmin. Can this one do the same?

@applepotterhead8732 Год назад

Great review and thanks for testing that new Garmin 😄

@nsbsociety Год назад

Good upgrade

@ericg649 Месяц назад

I never thought I wanted/needed a smart watch until I bought the Garmin instinct. I’ve only had it for a week and bought the instinct 2x solar!!! Obviously returning the original but got to admit, I’m a stat junkie now!

@AbdulRahmanNoor 11 месяцев назад

Im not much of a fitness or workout person but your reviews are excellent and worth watching for everyone!

@lamarthe_headcrab7687 3 месяца назад

I am thinking to upgrade me Garmin Instinct 1 standard to this... Finally a worthy watch. Hope HR monitor is a bit improved.

@LadySophieofHougunManor7325 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for this video I’ve ordered this watch today currently using a older Garmin fenix model but the charging connection wiggles so wanted something with solar power to enable mitigation of problems with charger cables been wiggly in socket how are you getting on with solar 2X these days

@JoyDasjoydasofficial Год назад

To be honest, I found battery life on Instinct 2 and all its lineups a hoax when compared with these numbers on paper. My Instinct2 in smartwatch mode only runs for 14 days max without any activity being recorded- just like a normal smartwatch. I am not using any external watch face (from IQ store) at all, but still, with basic one, it just doesn't want to stay beyond 12-14 days which is a big bummer as this is their biggest USP (as per advertisements) For the same, I also contacted Garmin support and after several cross-questions and checks, they came across an answer that It is what it is... Hence, regardless if it says 40 days or 1 light year, it will definitely not stick to that spec for sure. I would've loved this brand more if they could've been transparent about the battery spec instead of providing the wrong info.

@MD-tr1yv Год назад

Yeah pretty much. I’ve been through original instinct solar, and now the 2 solar, and the original is like 10-12 days batter. The 2 is 14-16 days battery. Don’t know where they get the numbers

@chriscarpunky Год назад

The Instinct 2x is not a scam when it comes to solar charging. I was at 98 percent and was in Jeep with my arm out the window and about an hour into the drive it went back up to 100. My past Instincts would have never done that.

@jordanjester7509 11 месяцев назад

Very helpful video! I have used Instinct gen 1 since Dec 2018 and I’m upgrading to this watch. Is there a difference in the HR abilities in gen 1 Instinct and 2x Instinct?? Thanks.

@skelly013 Год назад

How is the resolution or more importantly the text size compared to sunshine is the Venu? My eyes are getting older and the Google watch had too small font to effectively use and went back to my Venu. Great reviews and thank you.

@larrythelion7117 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic looking watch. I would buy one if not for one huge flaw that nobody talks about: The battery cannot be replaced when it wears out! So, this is literally a disposable watch, and rather expensive for something you have to throw away a few years after purchase.

@treysanders4509 9 месяцев назад

I have an Apple Watch the garmin instinct 2x tactical and delta. Garmin by far is my favorite. Especially the app. Connection to the app can be better. But all around garmin is better in my opinion. Especially for the price.

@iChefTheImpossible 10 месяцев назад

Damn thats an impressive swim

@Dcrainmaker 10 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@zfjames Год назад

Watch ordered, probably arriving today/tomorrow. On the music in your intro, did you accidentally use a 400-800 EQ boost? It sounded really muddy on my iPhone during playback. What hardware changes allow for SATIQ?

@attiladoma5041 Год назад

Üdv! Nagyon jó lett a teszt! Azt lehet tudni, hogy esetleg a Climb Pro funkció bele fog e kerülni az órába!?

@Zsebtetu 10 месяцев назад

Hi DC, thanks for the video. Very helpful. I have a Fenix 6 pro, where I can view 6 datafields per page. Do you know how much the 2X can display? Can I have the same view?

@mattdeman5200 4 месяца назад

Has anyone ever told you you sound like Al Michael’s? The legendary NFL Monday night football commentator. Lol

@ImGlossy63 Год назад

I hope they have improved the HR functions for this one. I have the Instinct and the HR during workouts is terrible. I’ll be in the 140-150 range and for 5-10 minutes it will show like 80-90 bpm.

@sanderscholtens391 Год назад

Same for me, hr works well (confirmed with hr strap) for everything except workouts. For workouts it's useless for me. Oh and btw that's on 2 watches (one warrantied).

@ImGlossy63 Год назад

@@sanderscholtens391 glad to hear it’s just not me. For everyday use it works great, but during any workout it is terrible and I’ve tried everything to have it read the wrist better but nothing works. Sad part is I got it mostly to replace the HR chest strap… oh well.

@darrylcombe2469 Год назад

Agree

@Cenot4ph Год назад

yea HR measurements during weight training are a joke, does not work whatsoever.

@jpunieves 10 месяцев назад

completely new to fitness watches. does this have HRV monitoring? also a few questions: 1. does the heart rate displayed in the watch face realtime? 2. the automatically 'recorded' heart rate is only every 10mins? 3. in any time, inside activity or not, does it alarm fhe user that the heart rate is below/beyond user limit? example i'll set it to 60-100 bpm. beyond that does it notify user?

@rowtree Год назад

Has the solar actually increased enough to increase the battery percentage on the lower power modes?

@dubieshel Год назад

Thanks. One question...did they upgrade the processor in it? If not then this is the same watch that every new and then crushes during activity... but... bigger...

@cdd543 Год назад

This is a great question. I bought one and the processor still doesn’t compare to the F7 line. I have a Tactix 7. I have experienced some lag on it.

@yahtnichols Год назад

Wonder how this stacks up against the G-SHOCK MOVE GBD-H2000? Hopefully you can review the G-Shock as well.

@mabr6444 Год назад

Why wouldn't they release the Training readiness for the rest of the Instinct 2 line? I mean all the necessary data are already there so they could do it, they´re just holding out. Also, when is morning report coming to Instinct 2 and Instinct 2s? They have said for quite a while that it's coming "soon".

@maxifiedler Год назад

Yeah, it’s ridiculous… my guess is that they’re holding it back on purpose for I2 users in order (or most likely, never release it for them) to make them buy the I2X watch only for this feature… which is just plain stupid, but I guess enough people do it if they’re really doing it like that. I read somewhere that they scraped the morning report for the I2 as it didn’t show up in the betas anymore after the 2nd public beta.

@jacques42 Год назад

@@maxifiedler Same strategy that they're doing for the Instinct Solar: not bringing some software features and analysis from the Instinct 2 series. All for marketing and selling strategy.

@Paul_Sims Год назад

The Garmin website doesn't have training readiness listed under the specs for the Instinct 2x, an error or are review units going out with firmware with features that are going to be removed?

@stevek8829 Год назад

@@Paul_Sims good catch!

@miniol2118 Год назад

It's just greed. There is no TR on Forerunner 255 either, event though it could be easily implemented.

@Doniyorbek_Turgunov Год назад

Great review! was it on your wrist when filming edge 840?

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Yup, it was. Though covered by a small wrist strap (basically a sock I cut in sections...).

@Doniyorbek_Turgunov Год назад

@@Dcrainmaker indeed, I wanted to mention a sock, but thought there could be a more innovative wrist covers )) by the way, on shiny sunny weather white sock will be the best ))

@FadzliRealtor Год назад

A bit off model, currently the Polar Pacer Pro and Garmin Forerunner 935 are at the same price, which would be a better buy? Sleep tracking is my most important feature and football.

@hermanhuge6109 3 месяца назад

If only it weren't so massive. I wish they made a 40mm version with the torch feature.

@user-lr7cd1gg8s Год назад

Hi, if i want to maximize the battery endurance of 2X, the Smartwatch mode (40 days) should be the best choice right? THX

@carloscssr Год назад

Can you do a review on the g-shock gbd-h2000, please? Even a comparison with this one?

@Tmacademia Год назад

Just bought a fr955 Maybe I'll try the this watch in a few years. Very solid. The one thing I'm not sure of is if I can live without touchscreen

@dhruv6200 Год назад

I recently bought a Instinct 2 Solar Tactical, it’s within the return window so I’m not sure if I should get this? Is 50mm too big?

@cont5111 Год назад

Hi. Any update on the boxing and mma activities, when can we expect these?? Thank you

@erichjacobs809 11 месяцев назад

Is it possible to load some form of Topographic maps on the instinct2 not just only the route (gpx file). I use to get small maps from open street maps and covert them to to gmapbmap.img file and copy them to my etrex10. Can something similar be done with this watch?

@19nolram82 Год назад

How is the fr955 compare to the new instinct 2x on features?

@marbendeleon3502 5 месяцев назад

Hoping the ins2x get more running dynamics and also, hoping we could see the load focus on the watch instead of going to the app

@fishmen27 Год назад

The Instinct 2X sounds fantastic but I have small wrists (150mm). Do you suggest that people with small wrists should still go with the 2X or should they stick with the smaller variants?

@justc0de888 Год назад

Best is to try it and see how it fits...after all, you will pay for it and you will wear it, so make sure you get it right. Some people like the look of oversized watches, because they are runners/ hikers etc, and need a large display, while others prefer a more normal size (39-43mm) for practical everyday use. Hope it helps

@EricB03 Год назад

When does the Epix X with a flashlight come out.

@rexasjones4763 Год назад

Will the Fenix 7 and. other garmin watches receive a those same boxing and MMA profiles you speak of?

@ultraorange1 Год назад

Can you changes the system settings from the app like the new fenix watches? Also am I the only one that went to a fenix from Apple Watch and thinking about this just to keep expanding my battery life in what seems a constant diminishing of hot smart features?

@Jay-sd9ye Год назад

Yes u can now change settings in app

@collins735 Год назад

Same price? Not in the UK, this is up for £479, the standard instinct 2 can been found for £200 now. I’d have jumped at the chance if it was that price!

@av1204 Год назад

the instict 2 solar is probably more than 200....

@user-yj4qb6ec4u Год назад

Can you add rowing as a sport to this watch? Many thanks

@drnkz Год назад

Any idea if it's possible to change watch face layout for garmin coach exercises? The time is displayed in the small circle and I can barely see it.

@deanjackson3097 7 месяцев назад

The only run lap option I can find on the Instinct 2X requires you to stop the watch, press Lap from the ABC button and then restart the watch again, very messy. On my 920xt you pressed a button and it would record a lap time but importantly keep the watch running and start the next lap. Can you do this on the Instinct 2X ?

@thekevinhu Год назад

Do you know if there will be a Crossover variant coming?

@ofirhauftman9310 9 месяцев назад

Someone know what is the problem if my new instinct 2X(SOLAR Tactical) dont give me 40 days of battery??. And yes i tried everything on the battery settings. Thanks for the helpers

@paulmuadibatreid Год назад

Hi! Did Garmin fix the 50 point thing for GPS navigation ? This quite an issue, as my main usage would be GPS navitation.. Cheers

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Nope :(

@Elephantmoonlight Год назад

Im having a hard time decing between this (450$) vs the fenix 7x solar (599$). I love the topo maps but the unlimited battery and better gps battery is a big debate i keep going back and fourth on. I do have a park job that puts me out in in the forest all day.

@lc6936 11 месяцев назад

You lose maps with the instinct.

@Elephantmoonlight 11 месяцев назад

@lc6936 I went with 7xS the topo maps are amazing. Garmin Explore app is great but my phone battery can't come close to my watch.

@anteandrovic 6 месяцев назад

for maps it better to use a ph anyway...never use them 8n a watch, so who cares ...

@wolfeadventures Год назад

Did they fix the altitude issues do to sweat entering the barometer port?

@tonybowen455 Год назад

I'm not that familiar with the instinct line, but really surprised the batt life isn't closer to double what it actually is. The 965 having more than the 2 and 2s is surprising to me.

@barcellosGC2944 Год назад

Hey Nice vid! Genuine question, should i upgrade from a fenix 5+ to a instict 2x or instinct 2 normal??? Greatings from Brasil (Yes we say With an "S")

@deephousefridays1911 Год назад

We say brasil sigh out R

@robydek5747 11 месяцев назад

Same here, i have a Fenix 5 plus, and the only feature that lost in change to 2X is the music storage. Have a look to the size ;)

@JD-dm2qo Год назад

Could you please post video showing builtin watch faces ? Thanks

@muhammadfarhanjavaid4761 11 месяцев назад

Hello After a couple of years and prices going up and down. what do u recom if someone has to buy a watch between ENDURO 1 BLACK Ti or INSTINCT @X SOLAR TAC. What do u recom?

@MrGonji Год назад

Hello, I am interested in upgrading my garmin Vivoactive 3. Father’s Day in a month so I was hoping to find some good sales. I use my garmin to track workouts (strength training, HIIT, Pilates, jump rope and the occasional run. I noticed that the fenix 6 is around the same price as the instinct 2x. Which would you recommend or would you look elsewhere. Thanks love your videos.

@Jay-sd9ye Год назад

I sold my Fenix 7standard for this instinct 2x. I don't regret the change. I don't use the extra features in the Fenix. the Fenix is really heavy and not great for runners. I enjoy the instinct line. I'm very outdoorsy and clumsy.. Only thing I miss is music. No stored music on the phone. So If I want music I have to run with phone now. I never used maps. With really heavy use I'm getting 2weeks of batery(gps only). With light use, I bet I'd get a month of batery. I recommend the instinct. (The flashlight will drastically kill you're batery FYI)

@MrGonji Год назад

Thanks for your feedback

@robydek5747 11 месяцев назад

@@Jay-sd9ye the only thing i want in plus is the in storage music, i have a Fenix 5 plus, when i running is useful.

@Jay-sd9ye 11 месяцев назад

@@robydek5747 FYI, I returned my instinct 2x, twice. Buttons sticking and update problems. I won't be going back to instinct 2x. I dished out the extra money for a forerunner 955. Way better so far. Worth the extra money 100%

@mikelongstaff101 Год назад

DC I need help. I just got the Instinct 2 and I don't know how to use thr health snap shot. Do I need to do something on my phone app 1st?

@presc13nt Год назад

The most important thing id like to know is if they installed the display / polerisation filter filter the right way. The viewing angle on the Instinct 2 when the backlight is on is awful. And many suspect they installed the display upside down.

@christianknight2905 Год назад

Polarization aside, I found if you invert the "colors" the screen is much easier to read as the contrast is better

@presc13nt Год назад

@@christianknight2905 Sure. But the fact remains they made a huge production error with the watch. If that's also the case on the 2X, i don't want it.

@chriscarpunky Год назад

Yes, fixed.

@chriscarpunky Год назад

It doesn’t have that washed contrast as it did with the other ones when you turned your watch when the backlight was on. It has been fixed. I know exactly what your talking about.

@presc13nt Год назад

@@chriscarpunky Thanks ! Yeah, i noticed myself too as i bought the 2X since 😁 (Sorry, i should've maybe updated my comment) Absolutely love the 2X. Use it always for work.

@warhawke82 Год назад

Does the watch really support live track like you said it does in the video? Garmins site says it doesn’t when you do a compare to other watches. I’m guessing their site is wrong or is it possible you have a beta firmware and it’s different than what the Watch will ship with

@zfjames Год назад

The comparison tool is wrong at a few points

@TalZKazaz 5 месяцев назад

Hello, what do you think on instinct 2 solar vs tactix delta? Thanks!

@Deweythesecond 10 месяцев назад

Where do you live bud? Those hikes look gorgeous.

@residentgeardo Год назад

I wonder if this can display relative altitude gain? My Casio Protrek has a feature where it can tell me my altitude gain/drop while moving from point A to point B. The manual of the Instinct 2X seems to suggest that this is possible, as it says: "Total Ascent The total elevation distance ascended since the last reset" Would this "reset" only reset this one data field or would it reset the whole activity I'm currently doing? There seem to be apps for elevation gain in the Garmin store. But I wonder if the watch can to this by its own?

@Jay-sd9ye Год назад

You can set altitude gain/ loss as a data field. Also can see it in app. The altitude isn't very accurate long term. As days go on, I notice it is wrong by 10or20feet.

@residentgeardo Год назад

@@Jay-sd9ye Thank you! I was now able to achieve this by adding an additional data screen to my hiking profile containing lap ascent, descent, distance and time... works nicely for me.