Garmin Instinct 2S Graphite
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This small Garmin Instinct 2S Graphite is an ideal watch for the outdoor sports enthusiast with narrow wrists. This 40mm smartwatch has a small, black and white screen. You can only control it with buttons. The watch is resistant to extreme temperatures and shockproof. You can also dive up to a 100m depth. The Garmin Instinct gives you insight into your VO2 max and recovery time after exercise. That way, you know if you're ready for another workout or need to rest. The watch also tracks your health, such as your stress level and sleep quality. The battery lasts up to 21 days in smartwatch mode.
This watch is recommended for a 13 to 15cm wrist circumference.
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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Height | 40 mm | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 13 - 15 cm | |
Quality of sports readings | Excellent | |
Quality of health readings | Good | |
Battery life in time mode | 504 hours | |
Type of heart rate measurement | Optical heart rate measurement | |
Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later |
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Already bought a few heart rate monitors from Coolblue. The last one was the Garmin vivoactive 3. Top device, but not a workhorse. By this I mean, not really usable in the field. Due to certain circumstances, I need a timepiece that I can wear in the field, that is strong and reliable. Normally I use my automatic Swiss watch (which is 200m water resistant). However, this was in combination with a mobile GPS. Because navigation in timepieces is increasingly used by authorities, I went looking for a timepiece that would work for me. My first choice was the Garmin instinct tactical, because it is compatible with night vision goggles (NVG mode), fantastic .... in practice. The PVS-31 only sees sharply from a certain distance, in practice this means that I have to stretch my arm further than what is possible for me (+- 50cm) to view the timepiece with my PVS-31 (in NVG- mode). This feature is of no use to me at the moment. The stealth mode is an interesting shortcut, but it can also be set manually (and quickly) on the non-tactical version. You can convert the GPS coordinates from (n-w and m-s) to eg MGRS. There is also an option to view both together. The Garmin tactical also features shortcuts to clear all data at a glance. Great... but these can still be read from the watch (missing a computer). This made the choice to go for the "standard" version. in the beginning I thought what a hassle .... complicated ... but after 10 min everything points its own way. Super user-friendly device, with a very good battery. Also shock resistance (even when using firearms with a somewhat heavy caliber) is no problem at all. Water resistant? Check, for sure, up to 100m. What is less good for me personally: the strap, but there are enough solutions for this. Am I going to keep up with the Garmin? Hell yes, but I will make the switch to the Solar (Garmin instinct 2(s) Solar). You may be wondering why I didn't buy the Solar from the start? Very good and valid question: this because I thought that only the round circle was provided with a solar panel, which turns out: the entire screen is a solar panel.
Summarized: Top (tactical) timepiece, without patatie or patata,.. don't expect a touchscreen, internal music storage, color screen... What do you get instead: a device with a monster of a battery that is super reliable and robust. Your wingman you can count on... in good and bad days.
Philip
13 August 2022
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I bought this smartwatch as a 24-hour heart rate sensor and oximeter with the bonus of a good GPS and compass. As such I am very pleased. As indicated, I cannot use the app during a flight, for example, since it only works with cloud access.
Erik
28 November 2022
Automatically translated from Dutch
Easy to wear on a small wrist. Easy to use.
Verspeelt Valerie
2 December 2022
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The Garmin Instinct 2 is a real outdoor watch. With the Instinct 2, you can accurately work on your stamina thanks to the VO2 max reading. Compared to its predecessor, the watch also has an improved battery life. Curious about all of the similarities and differences? Go to our advice article.
Thanks to Garmin Pay, it's possible to pay contactless with your Garmin Instinct 2S Graphite. Even without having a wallet or smartphone with you. Want to know more about Garmin Pay and how to install it? Read this article.
Product number | 899120 | |
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Manufacturer code | 010-02563-00 | |
Brand | Garmin | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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Required iPhone model | iPhone 6s or later | |
Required Android version smartphone | Android 7.0 or higher | |
Operating system | Garmin OS | |
Year introduced | 2022 | |
Guaranteed support with updates | 60 months after release date |
Watch case color | Black | |
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Watch case material | Plastic | |
Watch case shape | Round | |
Height | 40 mm | |
Width | 40 mm | |
Depth | 13 mm | |
Weight | 42 g | |
Size watch case | Small | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 13 - 15 cm | |
Total storage capacity | 32 MB | |
Shockproof | ||
Controlled via buttons on device |
Watch strap material | Silicone | |
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Watch strap color | Black | |
Closure type | Buckle | |
Interchangeable watch strap | ||
Compatibility watch strap | Product specific |
Screen type | MIP | |
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Always-on display | ||
Data display | Digital | |
Touchscreen | ||
Color screen | ||
Adjustable watch face | ||
Type of glass | Hardened glass |
Battery life in time mode | 504 hours | |
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Battery life in sports mode | 22 hours | |
Battery/battery capacity | 0,158 Ah | |
Energy source solar power | ||
Wireless charging |
Internet connection options | WiFi only | |
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Bluetooth | ||
ANT+ | ||
Independent music player | ||
Music controls | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Spoken directions | ||
Call options | Only answer calls | |
Smartphone notifications | Receive messages, Send messages | |
Smart reply | ||
App installation possible | ||
Camera operation | ||
NFC | ||
Contactless payment |
Pedometer | ||
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Measures distance | ||
Speedometer | ||
Calorie counter | ||
Measures stairs climbed |
Heart rate measurement | ||
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Heart rate zones | ||
Heart rate sensor | Chest strap sold separately, Integrated pulse sensor | |
Type of heart rate measurement | Optical heart rate measurement | |
Heart rate measurement moment | Continuously | |
Irregular heartbeat notification | ||
Heart rate measurement under water |
Quality of health readings | Good | |
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Skin temperature sensor | ||
Oximeter | ||
Blood pressure monitor | ||
EDA sensor | ||
Sleep score | ||
Measure REM sleep | ||
Average heart rate during sleep | ||
Measure recovery during sleep | ||
Menstrual cycle tracking | ||
Pregnancy monitoring |
Quality of sports readings | Excellent | |
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Recommended for sports | Biking, Fitness, Golf, Mountaineering, Multisport, Outdoor, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Water sports, Winter sports | |
Adjust sport profiles | ||
Manual training programs | ||
Save personal records | ||
Measure fitness age | ||
Recovery advice | ||
Interval training | ||
VO2 max measurement | ||
Automatic pausing | ||
Measures minutes of intensive training | ||
Measures average speed during activity | ||
Lap counter | ||
Race prognosis | ||
Measures step distance | ||
Measure running cadence | ||
Measures swimming distance | ||
Measures swimming speed | ||
Swimming lap counter | ||
Connection to fitness machines possible | ||
ATM score | 10 |
Built-in GPS receiver | ||
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Global satellite navigation system | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo | |
GPS application | Navigation, Route registration |
Compass | ||
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Altimeter | ||
Type of altimeter | Always On altimeter, Barometric, GPS | |
Accelerometer | ||
Thermometer |
Fall detection | ||
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Alarm function | ||
Geofencing |
