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product_id: 214219850
title: "Instinct Solar"
brand: "garmin"
price: "€ 575.87"
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# 100m water & military-grade ruggedness Multi-GNSS navigation precision Solar-powered battery life boost Instinct Solar

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** € 575.87
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☀️ Rugged, reliable, and solar-powered — the smartwatch that outlasts your wildest adventures!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Instinct Solar by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** € 575.87 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sport-Ready Versatility:** Preloaded activity profiles for running, biking, swimming, and more—your all-in-one training partner.
- • **Unstoppable Solar Charging:** Extend your adventure with virtually endless battery life powered by the sun.
- • **Built to Brave the Elements:** Military-grade durability and 100m water resistance keep you going through any terrain or weather.
- • **Comprehensive Health Insights:** Track heart rate, stress, sleep, and Pulse Ox to optimize your wellness and recovery.
- • **Precision Navigation Anywhere:** Navigate confidently using GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo satellite systems for ultimate outdoor accuracy.

## Overview

The Garmin Instinct Solar is a rugged outdoor smartwatch designed for professionals and adventurers who demand durability and long battery life. Featuring solar charging, multi-GNSS navigation (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo), and military-grade water and shock resistance, it supports comprehensive health monitoring including heart rate, stress, sleep, and Pulse Ox. Preloaded sports apps and smart notifications keep you connected and performing at your best, making it the ultimate companion for extended outdoor activities.

## Description

Do what you love, longer with Instinct Solar. This rugged GPS smart Watch boasts solar charging, giving incredible battery life in smart Watch and Expedition modes while outdoors. Monitor how your body uses energy by tracking heart rate, stress, estimated sleep and Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition), which helps give you a better understanding of your health and wellness. Get more out of the sports you love with preloaded activity profiles such as running, biking, swimming and more. Smart notifications (when paired with a compatible smartphone) at the wrist keep you connected to what matters. Multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) help you track wherever your adventures take you. Compatible with :Alpha 100/ 200i, Astro 430/ 900,GPSMAP 66i, inReach mini, Montana 700 / 700i / 750i, Pro 550 plus, Virb 360 / ultra 30, Xero A1i

Review: Balance between usefullness, simplicity and features - If you're looking for a sport smart-watch to listen to music while you run, navigate throughout the city or install apps, then THIS IS NOT YOUR WATCH. To put it simply and give you a better feel for the watch, I'm a rock climber, amateur alpinist and during COVID took up running as part of my training routine. Me choosing this watch came down to the following points (in order of relevance): battery life, cost, and long-term usability. As an alpinist, the need for charging a device can be crippling, particularly GPS-enabled ones. The watchs' battery lasts for 13 days on the basic setting, meaning it registers your heartbeat, daily activities (steps, floors, etc) and utilizes GPS without connecting for a charge for a long time (with Sleep PulseOx disabled it can last close to double that and in battery saver mode even longer). Of course, activities such as running, skiing, and others (it comes with preloaded activities but you can create your own custom ones) use up more battery, but you can set up different power modes so that the charge lasts longer. Moreover, I've had a simple Casio solar for the last 10 years and never changed the battery, so no way was I buying a 1-day-charge watch after that. Regarding cost, I got it during Presidents Day sales for 320-ish, which to me is a steal for this watch. If you are the kind of person who wants all the Instinct Solar has but wants street maps and more customization, then you may need to spend more cash on things like the Enduro or the Phoenix lineup, both of which come at twice the cost or more (do your research on those). The Instinct Solar is a basic watch in terms of looks and visuals (black & white screen, breadcrumb navigation, only a few preloaded watch faces), aimed mostly at giving you many features for outdoor adventures and sports while not wasting resources on useless gimmicks. In my case, running is only part of and not the focus of my training so, while valuable, things like VO2max are not a must-have, whereas wrist-based blood O2 readings can give me an approximate idea on the field (this is NOT a medical device). Regarding long-term usability, it comes down to one simple fact: these things are expensive. The reality is, unless you are made out of money, you cannot buy one of these every year, be it the Instinct or any other smart-watch. In my case, I wanted a device that can function on the mountains without worrying about whether it will make it on a single charge or die midway. I wanted something that has GPS capabilities but doesn't break the bank or needs a replacement for a while. Solar charging makes it a tough contender for this price range. Overall, if you want a basic do-it-all adventure watch that won't set you back too much but can be used for more than just extreme terrain, this is an excellent product. If you are looking for a more running-oriented or activity-tracking device, Garmin has other line-ups, more affordable than the Instinct Solar and with specific features for those activities. The only problem with this watch is the learning curve, but there are youtube guides to simplify it.
Review: Forerunner 230 Convert - I'd been wearing a garmin forerunner 230 for about 6 years and had a much less impressive 1st gen garmin step tracking watch before that. Nothing can compete with Garmin battery life and the forerunner had all the metrics I liked to gush over. I'd tried cheating on it with the galaxy active watch, but it was a quick, disappointing fling. Then for Christmas, my husband got these for us. I'd said for months that the instinct (the solar in particular) would be the only watch worth upgrading to because of improved battery life and a built-in altimeter. He helped me make the transition and I haven't looked back. (He has also never been one to stick to a smart watch for long, but I've only seen this leave his wrist once or twice for charging.) As a runner, I've been blown away with the changes having a built in heart rate monitor has made in my training (the 230 didn't have a heart rate monitor like its 235 twin). And I've found the feedback accurate enough for my purposes. The altimeter is significantly more accurate than relying on my phone metrics (I live and run in the mountains). And as expected, the battery life is phenomenal. (I've charged it 2x in 2 months. I don't use many phone/internet features, but I run 4hrs/week.) As a runner, there are a couple drawbacks that I might figure out how to remedy with time. 1) The top issue is that there isn't a "lap" button. So, if you're used to having that on the go, you have to pause the workout, tell the watch to register the pause as a lap end, and then start the workout back up. This could be a pain if you enjoy "free-style running" and using the lap function throughout OR you use the lap button to move forward with your preset workout. 2) I'm not a fan of the activity screen when running. The metrics shown are pretty minimal and not terribly useful, but I just click to the screen I'd set up and that's fine. 3) Watch faces are limited to four layouts and you pick what is displayed. I miss my old watch face, but I've adapted to that as well. I really like that I can display moon phases in the circular spot at the top of the display. That circular spot is the reason watch faces are limited. It's part of the screen and of every watch face and metrics screen. 4) The band is not my favorite. Now that I'm working with heart rate, getting a proper fit is crucial. The band that comes with the watch is comfortable and secure, but my ideal size is between two of the notches and I haven't found a remedy for that yet. Also, I don't sleep with my watch on. The nub that holds the piece securing the strap can kind of make it a pain to get the watch off because it'sgood at its job. 5) The watch won't freak out if you are in an activity and start driving. This can be both good and bad. If you want it tracking your drive, it's great. If you forget to stop the tracker after a workout, you'll blow all your pr's out of the water... 6) Just pressing the back button while in an activity doesn't stop that activity. It will, however bring you back to the home/time screen and continue tracking. For someone hiking or running many miles, this could be a plus. For a short run, you can end up in the car scenario mentioned above pretty quick. I know I listed quite a few cons, but honestly, it is top notch. My husband also loves it and loves tracking our hikes with it, which it does very well. I have to drive to where I run. So I have to take my phone and wallet with me regardless of what my watch can do. If I was walking out my front door to go for a run, my needs would be different. Having a watch that could store music and a credit card and make an emergency call or text would be higher on the priority list. But for an adventurer in the boonies, it's absolutely perfect!

## Features

- Solar charging capabilities allow you to extend battery life beyond traditional charging.Supported Application:GPS. Connectivity technology:GPS. Wireless comm standard:Bluetooth
- Rugged GPS Watch is water-rated to 100 meters and constructed to U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance
- Built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, Glonass and Galileo) track in more challenging environments than GPS alone
- Track your activities for running, biking, swimming, strength and more
- Help understand your health and wellness better with all-day health monitoring and Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition)
- Monitor how your body uses energy by tracking heart rate, stress and sleep estimates with body battery energy monitoring

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B089YVVLSW |
| Additional Features | Solar Charging, Power Manager, GPS, Sleep Monitor, Heart Rate Monitor, Stress Tracking, ABC Sensors, Notifications, Body Temperature Monitor, Compass, Pedometer |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Band Color | black |
| Band Length | 22 centimeters |
| Band Material Type | Sport Band |
| Band Width | 22 millimeters |
| Battery Average Life | 576 hours |
| Battery Capacity | 24 amp_hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Polymer |
| Best Sellers Rank | #59,277 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,135 in Smartwatches |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Built-In Media | Instinct Solar; Charging/data cable; Documentation |
| Case Material Type | Fiber-reinforced Polymer |
| Clasp Type | Tang Buckle |
| Color | Graphite |
| Communication Feature | Bluetooth |
| Compatible Devices | Android, iOS |
| Compatible Phone Models | Android Devices; iOS Devices |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Controller Type | Physical buttons/dials |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,842 Reviews |
| Display Type | monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | True |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759258757 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions | 0.59 x 2.01 x 2.01 inches |
| Item Type Name | Solar Watch |
| Item Weight | 0.15 kg |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 MB |
| Metrics Measured | GPS, Heart Rate |
| Model Name | Instinct |
| Model Number | 010-02293-10 |
| Operating System | Android Wear 1.0 |
| Resolution | 128 x 128 |
| Screen Size | 0.9 inches |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Feature | Solar Charging, Power Manager, GPS, Sleep Monitor, Heart Rate Monitor, Stress Tracking, ABC Sensors, Notifications, Body Temperature Monitor, Compass, Pedometer Special Feature Solar Charging, Power Manager, GPS, Sleep Monitor, Heart Rate Monitor, Stress Tracking, ABC Sensors, Notifications, Body Temperature Monitor, Compass, Pedometer See more |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking, Cardio, Exercise & Fitness, Running, Swimming |
| Style Name | Solar |
| Supported Application | Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep Monitor |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| UPC | 753759258757 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Depth | 100 meters |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX8 |
| Wearable Computer Type | Smart Watch |
| Wireless Communication Standard | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Provider | du |

## Product Details

- **Battery Capacity:** 24 amp_hours
- **Battery Cell Composition:** Lithium Polymer
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **GPS:** True
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 16 MB
- **Operating System:** Android Wear 1.0
- **Screen Size:** 0.9 inches
- **Shape:** Round
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** Bluetooth

## Images

![Instinct Solar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519pESH--lL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How much does the solar powered watch extend the battery life (for a range of solar conditions?)**
A: You can expect the following : Smartwatch: Up to 24 days/54 days with solar, Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 56 days/Unlimited with solar , GPS: Up to 30 hours/38 hours with solar, Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70 hours/145 hours with solar and Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 28 days/68 days with solar (Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day + outside in 50,000 lux conditions)

**Q: how do you change the band?**
A: Third party replacement bands come with a little metal tool for compressing the pin spring and through a little hole in the watch opposite where the band attaches on the watch. This allows the pin and the band to come off. The little tool can also be used to compress the pin in the band to slip the pin back into the hole in the watch reattaching the band. A paper clip will also work if you don't have the tool.

I change my band about once a week to give my watch a different look. I also use silicone covers on the watch to protect it from damage on the job. Been doing this for a year now and my watch still looks almost like new. 

Hope this helps!

**Q: Can i watch boatspeed in knots when sailing  with the instinct solar**
A: Yes

**Q: Does this work with AllTrails app? I.e can I use this watch to track my hike and then download the activity into AllTrails app?**
A: The Instinct Solar is not compatible with the AllTrails App.

For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Jenny

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Balance between usefullness, simplicity and features
*by S***N on July 19, 2021*

If you're looking for a sport smart-watch to listen to music while you run, navigate throughout the city or install apps, then THIS IS NOT YOUR WATCH. To put it simply and give you a better feel for the watch, I'm a rock climber, amateur alpinist and during COVID took up running as part of my training routine. Me choosing this watch came down to the following points (in order of relevance): battery life, cost, and long-term usability. As an alpinist, the need for charging a device can be crippling, particularly GPS-enabled ones. The watchs' battery lasts for 13 days on the basic setting, meaning it registers your heartbeat, daily activities (steps, floors, etc) and utilizes GPS without connecting for a charge for a long time (with Sleep PulseOx disabled it can last close to double that and in battery saver mode even longer). Of course, activities such as running, skiing, and others (it comes with preloaded activities but you can create your own custom ones) use up more battery, but you can set up different power modes so that the charge lasts longer. Moreover, I've had a simple Casio solar for the last 10 years and never changed the battery, so no way was I buying a 1-day-charge watch after that. Regarding cost, I got it during Presidents Day sales for 320-ish, which to me is a steal for this watch. If you are the kind of person who wants all the Instinct Solar has but wants street maps and more customization, then you may need to spend more cash on things like the Enduro or the Phoenix lineup, both of which come at twice the cost or more (do your research on those). The Instinct Solar is a basic watch in terms of looks and visuals (black & white screen, breadcrumb navigation, only a few preloaded watch faces), aimed mostly at giving you many features for outdoor adventures and sports while not wasting resources on useless gimmicks. In my case, running is only part of and not the focus of my training so, while valuable, things like VO2max are not a must-have, whereas wrist-based blood O2 readings can give me an approximate idea on the field (this is NOT a medical device). Regarding long-term usability, it comes down to one simple fact: these things are expensive. The reality is, unless you are made out of money, you cannot buy one of these every year, be it the Instinct or any other smart-watch. In my case, I wanted a device that can function on the mountains without worrying about whether it will make it on a single charge or die midway. I wanted something that has GPS capabilities but doesn't break the bank or needs a replacement for a while. Solar charging makes it a tough contender for this price range. Overall, if you want a basic do-it-all adventure watch that won't set you back too much but can be used for more than just extreme terrain, this is an excellent product. If you are looking for a more running-oriented or activity-tracking device, Garmin has other line-ups, more affordable than the Instinct Solar and with specific features for those activities. The only problem with this watch is the learning curve, but there are youtube guides to simplify it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Forerunner 230 Convert
*by R***E on February 15, 2022*

I'd been wearing a garmin forerunner 230 for about 6 years and had a much less impressive 1st gen garmin step tracking watch before that. Nothing can compete with Garmin battery life and the forerunner had all the metrics I liked to gush over. I'd tried cheating on it with the galaxy active watch, but it was a quick, disappointing fling. Then for Christmas, my husband got these for us. I'd said for months that the instinct (the solar in particular) would be the only watch worth upgrading to because of improved battery life and a built-in altimeter. He helped me make the transition and I haven't looked back. (He has also never been one to stick to a smart watch for long, but I've only seen this leave his wrist once or twice for charging.) As a runner, I've been blown away with the changes having a built in heart rate monitor has made in my training (the 230 didn't have a heart rate monitor like its 235 twin). And I've found the feedback accurate enough for my purposes. The altimeter is significantly more accurate than relying on my phone metrics (I live and run in the mountains). And as expected, the battery life is phenomenal. (I've charged it 2x in 2 months. I don't use many phone/internet features, but I run 4hrs/week.) As a runner, there are a couple drawbacks that I might figure out how to remedy with time. 1) The top issue is that there isn't a "lap" button. So, if you're used to having that on the go, you have to pause the workout, tell the watch to register the pause as a lap end, and then start the workout back up. This could be a pain if you enjoy "free-style running" and using the lap function throughout OR you use the lap button to move forward with your preset workout. 2) I'm not a fan of the activity screen when running. The metrics shown are pretty minimal and not terribly useful, but I just click to the screen I'd set up and that's fine. 3) Watch faces are limited to four layouts and you pick what is displayed. I miss my old watch face, but I've adapted to that as well. I really like that I can display moon phases in the circular spot at the top of the display. That circular spot is the reason watch faces are limited. It's part of the screen and of every watch face and metrics screen. 4) The band is not my favorite. Now that I'm working with heart rate, getting a proper fit is crucial. The band that comes with the watch is comfortable and secure, but my ideal size is between two of the notches and I haven't found a remedy for that yet. Also, I don't sleep with my watch on. The nub that holds the piece securing the strap can kind of make it a pain to get the watch off because it'sgood at its job. 5) The watch won't freak out if you are in an activity and start driving. This can be both good and bad. If you want it tracking your drive, it's great. If you forget to stop the tracker after a workout, you'll blow all your pr's out of the water... 6) Just pressing the back button while in an activity doesn't stop that activity. It will, however bring you back to the home/time screen and continue tracking. For someone hiking or running many miles, this could be a plus. For a short run, you can end up in the car scenario mentioned above pretty quick. I know I listed quite a few cons, but honestly, it is top notch. My husband also loves it and loves tracking our hikes with it, which it does very well. I have to drive to where I run. So I have to take my phone and wallet with me regardless of what my watch can do. If I was walking out my front door to go for a run, my needs would be different. Having a watch that could store music and a credit card and make an emergency call or text would be higher on the priority list. But for an adventurer in the boonies, it's absolutely perfect!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Battery issues solved, great watch once again
*by M***C on August 11, 2021*

Do not trust the alarm feature to wake you up for critical events. I overslept by about an hour when the watch updated overnight. After software installation the watch powers itself off AND MUST BE RESTARTED MANUALLY BY PRESSING THE POWER BUTTON. I got lucky it happened on a weekend. Update 1/26/2024: I believe the watch reads 100% full BEFORE a charge cycle is actually complete. Instead of taking it off charger as soon as it reads full(usually an hour to charge from 50 to 100), I let it stay plugged in for 4-5 hours. Now battery life is just like new, dropping approx. 6-7% per day when not getting any sun. I recharge it every Sunday evening and the battery is consistently between 48 and 52 after seven days use. Maybe Garmin released an update? I don't know. Update 12/2023: About two months ago the watch suddenly went from going 2 weeks on a charge to just 4-5 days. I researched a bit, ended up doing a factory reset and it was back to normal for 2 weeks. Now it's acting up again, consuming about 1% of the battery per hour. I know it's software related because the reset worked for a while. I Contacted garmin support. Since it's out of the 2 year warranty they offered to exchange it -- for $140 plus tax!! No thanks. They basically said "well tough luck, call us if you change your mind." Original review: I spent probably 10 hours watching tutorials and reading reviews before making the purchase. Color touchscreens look nice and eliminate the need for instruction manuals with all of their detail, but I was looking for something simple, rugged, and affordable with great battery life. Solar charging was just a bonus. I was not going to be tied to plugging a watch in every night. The user manual is huge and the five button controls mean a lot of functionality must be memorized. I didn't want to wait months for a big sale and purchased at about $55 off msrp. Still seems like a good value.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Garmin 010-02293-10 Instinct Solar, Rugged Outdoor Smartwatch with Solar Charging Capabilities, Built-in Sports Apps and Health Monitoring, Graphite
- Suoman [3+2 Pack for Garmin Instinct/Instinct Solar Screen Protector, Anti-Dust Plugs+[2.5D 9H Hardness] Tempered Glass Screen Protective Film
- AGVEE 2 Pack 3.3ft Charger Cable for Garmin Watch, L-Shape Braided Charging Cord for Fenix, Forerunner, Vivoactive, Instinct, Venu, Tactix, Approach, D2, Quatix Series, Dark Gray

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