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Graphite Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch with monochrome MIP display and polymer case

Garmin

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Graphite 010-02627-10 smart watch

SKU CH-DJ01-VB33W MPN 010-02627-10

Rugged GPS smartwatch with solar charging for unlimited smartwatch battery life, multi-GNSS navigation, 10 ATM water rating and 24/7 health monitoring

  • Screen sizeCustom, two-window design; 0.9 in × 0.9 in (23 × 23 mm)
  • Connection optionsBluetooth, ANT+
  • Battery runtimeSmartwatch: Up to 28 days/Unlimited with solar* Battery Save
  • Supported platformsAndroid / IOS
  • Built-in sensorsGPS GLONASS GALILEO SATIQ™ TECHNOLOGY GARMIN ELEVATE™ WRIST
  • Water protection10 ATM
  • Solar charging delivers unlimited smartwatch battery life with sufficient sunlight exposure
  • Rugged 10 ATM water-rated case with fiber-reinforced polymer and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Multi-GNSS support uses GPS, GLONASS and Galileo for accurate positioning
  • Built-in Elevate wrist heart rate and Pulse Ox sensors monitor health 24/7
  • Smart notifications and Connect IQ compatibility keep you connected via Bluetooth

Rugged GPS smartwatch with solar charging

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is a rugged GPS smartwatch built for athletes and outdoor adventurers who need reliable navigation and health tracking in harsh environments. Its fiber-reinforced polymer case and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass withstand shock, thermal extremes and water pressure to 100 metres. The monochrome transflective MIP display stays readable in direct sunlight without backlight drain. It pairs with Android and iOS smartphones for smart notifications and Connect IQ app support.

Multi-GNSS tracking and training tools under

During extended activities the watch leverages GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO simultaneously with SATIQ technology to maintain positional accuracy on long hikes or ultra-distance races. Built-in sports apps cover running, cycling, swimming and strength training while the Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox sensor and barometric altimeter feed real-time performance data. The 32 MB storage holds activity logs for later sync and the power manager lets you disable sensors on the fly to stretch operating time.

Thermal stability and power endurance in daily wear

The polymer case and 10 ATM rating keep internal components stable across temperature swings encountered in alpine or desert conditions. Solar harvesting on the 0.9 inch display delivers unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with three hours daily exposure at 50,000 lux. GPS mode reaches 48 hours with solar assistance while Max Battery GPS mode extends to 370 hours. Battery saver watch mode offers up to 65 days unlimited with solar charging.

How it compares

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Price $290.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 346 comparable items (median $82.49).
Screen size Custom, two-window design; 0.9 in × 0.9 in (23 × 23 mm)
Lower than about 93% of the 226 comparable items (median 1.69 in).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameGarmin
Product lineInstinct® 2 Solar
Part number010-02627-10
Product colorGraphite
Product typeWatch
Storage
Internal storage32 MB
Display
Screen sizeCustom, two-window design; 0.9 in × 0.9 in (23 × 23 mm)
Display resolution176 × 176 pixels
Display typeMonochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Connectivity
Connection optionsBluetooth, ANT+
Wireless connectivityYes
Bluetooth supportBluetooth
Power
Battery runtimeSmartwatch: Up to 28 days/Unlimited with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 65 days/Unlimited with solar*
GPS: Up to 30 h/48 h with solar**
Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70 h/370 h with solar**
Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 32 days/Unlimited with solar*
*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 h per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size119 × 114 × 69 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withAndroid / IOS
Supported platformsAndroid / IOS
In the box
Included itemsInstinct 2 Solar
Charging/data cable
Documentation
Environment & compliance
Water protection10 ATM
More details
Built-in sensorsGPS
GLONASS
GALILEO
SATIQ™ TECHNOLOGY
GARMIN ELEVATE™ WRIST HEART RATE MONITOR
PULSE OX BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATION MONITOR
BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER
COMPASS
GYROSCOPE
ACCELEROMETER
THERMOMETER

Questions about this item

Does the 176 x 176 pixel MIP display stay readable in direct sun during a full day outdoors?

The transflective memory-in-pixel screen uses ambient light so it remains clear in bright sun without backlight drain, and solar charging can keep smartwatch mode running unlimited with three hours daily at 50,000 lux.

What phone and connection does the 010-02627-10 need for notifications and Connect IQ apps?

It pairs via Bluetooth with Android or iOS smartphones; the Garmin Connect app on the phone delivers smart notifications and lets you load Connect IQ watch faces and data fields.

Can the 10 ATM water rating and GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO reception handle open-water swims alongside an older chest-strap sensor?

Yes, 10 ATM covers swimming, multi-GNSS tracks open water, and ANT+ lets you link a compatible chest strap for heart-rate data while the wrist sensor rests.

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