Garmin
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar
A solid mid-range pick in the gps sports watches line-up, with GPS Sports Watches up front.
59/100
GPS Sports Watches
£199best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Multi-band (L1+L5)
- Solar charging
- No offline topo maps
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
GPS
Multi-band (L1+L5)Yes
Battery
Solar chargingYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin Instinct 2X Solar vs Suunto Suunto Vertical
Garmin Instinct 2X SolarSuunto Vertical
| GarminGarmin Instinct 2X SolarThis page | SuuntoSuunto Vertical | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59 /100Better | 58 /100 |
| Multi band gps | Yes | — |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need offline topo maps, in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other gps sports watches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar?
Its multi-band (l1+l5) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the COROS PACE Pro?
The COROS PACE Pro scores 61/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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