Garmin Instinct 2x Tactical - Worth The Upgrade? 

Torch for nightly toilet visits sold it for me😂

I watched your original "Instict 2 video" in my holidays in december, brother. As we get older, we need to take care of ourselves. I did heavy research and got the instinct 2 Solar. Sold it last monthg and a got a simple Suunto watch from the movie Equalizer. ABC, battery switch easy with a battery, no internet or app. Simple outdoor watch. But I am eyeing on this 2X tactical. With the torch. I am often on toilet in night. So a torch is handy. And of course the health benefits on this watch! Thanks brother!

Thanks for the awesome review. I have just bought my first Garmin watch, the black Instinct 2X Tactical. I upgraded from my Suunto Spartan HR, which has been my go to reliable watch since 2016. It still works perfectly but i was time for an upgrade. Greetings from Johannesburg South Africa. Sean.

Thanks for the insightful review and update. I have the instinct 2x non-tactical, got it recently just to have a watch that can monitor my health data for an extended period. Before that I had an older fossil gen 3 or 4 wear OS watch and it's just been buggy, sometimes it'd die in the middle of monitoring my sleep. I do occasional camping and hiking and I'm happy to have a watch that lasts DAYS. Now I'm just grappling with whether I want to continue syncing it with google fit or just leave everything in the garmin connect app. Also that torch is understated - such a helpful feature especially when going to the loo in the middle of the night!

I've got the basic instinct 1 (non-solar), which I really like, but as a hunter, I will upgrade the the 2x solar tactical this spring

I got the Instinct 2 Solar - Tactical with the 45mm screen since my wrist is 6.8". I wish it had the LED light like the 2x has.

A sidenote on the reasoning for the Applied Ballistics license price on the watch, you have access to all the CDM drag curves with the Garmin Synapse license. AB prices the CDM drag curves at $10/bullet. I do wish they had a free option that only allowed G1/G7 curves so you can have full access to the watch features as purchased.

Thank you, the best upload I’ve viewed on your options regarding these Garmin’s 👍

My apple watch se got absolutely shattered after a 40cm drop onto a plastic railing. Was gutted and after a week of in depth research, i settled for the Instinct 2X. Should be delivered in a couple of hours.

Thanks for the update on your Instinct 2X. I'm new to health watches and opted for this Instinct 2X with it's accurate GPS, the same as offered in Garmin watches at almost double the price! The 2X has been very easy to use and the Garmin Connect app is well laid out and proved very useful to motivate/improve/track my fitness.

Your video saved me extra money I wanted to pay for tactical version because of ballistic calculator. These prices and license issues are insane.

So I have the older Instinct 1, but I am definitely considering the Instinct 2 solar, the x is a bit too big for my wrist. Great video by the way. I like the longer videos, I’m 41, so a 37 second video doesn’t work for me.

I am in love with the instinct line.

Buy a tiny charging adapter for your standard phone cable and you are good to go.

I have the instinct 2 surf model 45 solor I get 25-28 day but don’t see it using a lot of solo since in side a lot in winter my fiends have Fournier and fenix and they luck to get 7-14 day being color and depends what sensor on if you use the pulse sensor it will heats battery up

Thanks for the great review! I currently have an Instinct 2S - Love it. Thinking about an upgrade but my wrist is small. But I’m finding the screen too small.

Good video just got the 2x it’s an awesome smart watch

Bought mine yesterday expecting delivery tomorrow morning before 1 pm. Thanks for the review.

Do you recommend getting a screen protector for this watch? I just purchased the black 2X Tactical.

When you set the alarm clock, is there just a vibration option? Thank you

Fantastic and informative video. I watched your other video on your original Instinct 2, as well. I am also a middle aged guy who cycles, does strength training, hikes, kayaks, etc. I am very close to purchasing a standard non-solar Instinct 2 b/c it has practically all of the functionality of the 2X or even the expensive Fenix 7 model. I really like the look of the 2X but it is $449 USD vs $299 for the Instinct 2 and battery life is less of an issue for me. However, one concern that I have is screen readability, even though I have good eyesight and don’t wear glasses. It looks good on many videos, but a few folks complain about it. How is good is the readability of the screen on your original Instinct 2 in different lighting conditions? Does the larger screen on the 2X make a significant difference? Thank you!

I have the tactix 7 pro ballistics, but it is silly expensive. It costs an extra few hundred for the ballistics, but you dont need to sign up for anything. Dont really notice the solar giving any extra power.but love it all the same

I am thinking about switching my Apple Watch ultra to the Instinct 2x tactical

Does it have internal thermometer to measure the surrounding environment in a realtime?

I’ve been looking at Garmin watches for the first time…..mainly drawn to them through the AB function on some (started off looking at a Foretrex 901). Seems it would be a more reasonable function of the watch to just display the relevant info from the app, rather than actually do the calculations itself. Trying to decide between Garmin models now, ideally I’d have a Tactix in 47mm (but they don’t make it). Damn my skinny wrists.

I bought it 2 days ago, best watch so far

Ezekiel 2:1-3:27; 7:1-27; 14:1-23; 18:1-32; and 33:1-33 ( King James Bible ONLY! ) ...Amen.

Perhaps a dumb question: Can you upload GPS activities to Strava if you have the Tactical Version of the Instinct 2x?

Thanks for your review (you got me buying one lol). Fair to say its one of the best watches I ever owned. Cheers!

Does the tactical come in a 2s. I am struggling to find one. I have a forerunner for usual activities. I do army themed pursuit challenges/Tough Mudder. I want something stronger.

Ebay it prices are holding and you can upgrade

Hello love the vest what brand is it ?

Great review and info, thank you 👍 keep up the good work.

What is your wrist measurement? That would be very helpful.

Was just thinking about this watch when your video popped up.

Ty very much u definitely helped me to decide on this watch Sir.

My only concern is that I have an iPhone… I heard that you can’t use all the features on Apple products?

Will the tactical do 12 hour time?

Fabulous insights thanks so much. I’m in a similar position, love to lift I don’t run as much anymore but serious about health and wellbeing. About to purchase this watch; I’m very serious about sleep, what is the watch like to sleep with as its very big? Many Thanks

Would you consider the instinct crossover solar tactical version as an update? Seems to be the latest version of the lineup.

is it same features and build quality between basic instinct 2x vs 2x tactical version?

. I'm needing some help with this watch. I just did get it. I receive text messages, but the message goes away after several seconds. How do I get to these messages After they disappear . Thank you.

Instinct 2 on sale for £189 would you say go for it ? Bearing in mind the instinct 2x is currently £339

Coyota Tan or Black colour for Tactical Edition?

I wonder if it is able to calculate (est) when you are on top of your super compensation curve for a particular split group of muscles. That would be useful to know for max progression.

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

I wear 2 watches because i love utility one watch has a hidden camera the other has a hidden lighter 😎

Buddy. Get on with it.

If you are not in the army you dont need tactical version.

All i see is your face and not the watch.... Is this a joke ?

16:10 Global warming is not a seasonal event. It is the long term heating of the Earth’s surface (more recently, since the industrial period) due to the increase of heat-trapping greenhouse gas levels in Earth's atmosphere. So to say “We haven’t got any global warming here” to refer to the cold and rainy Summer is incorrect.

Worst review I’ve seen so slow I fell asleep