Garmin Instinct 2X In-Depth Review: The Biggest Upgrade Yet!

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DC Rainmaker

DC Rainmaker

Күн бұрын

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@atamata237
@atamata237 Жыл бұрын
You are the only one who mentioned the 12k limitation, and you can tell you actually used the watch, not like most channels. Thank you sir
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TylerByars
@TylerByars Жыл бұрын
That’s been a constant with his reviews in the 10+ years I’ve been consulting them for. The best in the game. Full stop.
@Tmacademia
@Tmacademia Жыл бұрын
​@@TylerByarsno doubt
@si.babiganas
@si.babiganas 10 ай бұрын
What was that 12K limitation means? I dont understand
@atamata237
@atamata237 10 ай бұрын
@@si.babiganas just listen to the video, he explains it
@chewkenghong
@chewkenghong 11 ай бұрын
got the 2x to replace 245. surprised how much clarity the monochrome screen can provide. everything is so clear! and the flash light is so useful! never know how often a light is useful until the 2x. and the best part is battery life. charging the 245 every 3to5 days is so irritating.
@Usul
@Usul Жыл бұрын
PLEASE NOTE: Garmin has removed the course point limit in the 14.05 and newer firmware.
@notokaybutokayy
@notokaybutokayy Жыл бұрын
Hope I can check this with next official update
@dtomvan
@dtomvan Жыл бұрын
Okay, thank you so much! Now I definitely want to buy it😅
@brucelin5842
@brucelin5842 8 ай бұрын
@@dtomvan what’s the difference?
@andrewhamop6665
@andrewhamop6665 6 ай бұрын
Can confirm! My watch shipped with v12.26 and still had the course point limit, which I verified by loading a course from a friends' Instinct 1 that also had the 50 point limit. Upon updating to the latest firmware v15.08, the course point limit was removed! If this is the only thing stopping you from buying an Instinct 2x, the limit is gone!!
@sarahsundstrom1425
@sarahsundstrom1425 26 күн бұрын
Do these watches update automatically?
@wavesnowaves
@wavesnowaves Жыл бұрын
I have the Enduro 2, and never would have guessed how handy the flashlight has been. It’s life changing 😀
@AHungryHunky
@AHungryHunky Жыл бұрын
Yup, I use the flashlight feature on my 6x almost daily. Way more handy than my phone light for navigating my house since using my phone light requires finding my phone. An actual dedicated LED is much more of a selling point to me than it should be. But it's one of my most used features on the huge list of the features on this watch, so it makes sense to upgrade the feature you actually use. A better version of Jumpmaster would be worthless to me, for instance.
@MULTIPLESHOTSFIRED
@MULTIPLESHOTSFIRED Жыл бұрын
I have the Tactix 7 and also find the flashlight to be one of the best things about the watch lol.
@dimi-88
@dimi-88 Жыл бұрын
Are you happy with the enduro2?The screen with no amoled is ok?
@MatteoBurroni
@MatteoBurroni Жыл бұрын
I was using the display of my old Forerunner 35 as a flashlight to "navigate" inside house without disturbing the family, the fact that my Instinct 2 has a dedicated light mode is priceless, I can only imagine how useful could be to have a dedicated LED flashlight especially, this one which can be turned to red.
@davidsimerly3261
@davidsimerly3261 Жыл бұрын
I used the "flashlight" on the FR 945 a decent amount. Now that I've got the Enduro 2 I use it daily. It is incredibly handy to have a flashlight always attached to my wrist at a double tap.
@toosas
@toosas Жыл бұрын
call me retro, call me a fossil but I prefer the simplicity of this monochrome screen over fancy amoleds
@adamn5725
@adamn5725 10 ай бұрын
Retro fossil
@Bobjawaka
@Bobjawaka 10 ай бұрын
Amoled is good for city watches like Venu, Vivoactive, but for Outdor watches like Fenix ​​and Instinct it is not suitable in my opinion
@augustas.1
@augustas.1 8 ай бұрын
That’s why I want this! Gonna go from Apple Watch Series 7 to this 😅
@FreakzDontSleep
@FreakzDontSleep 7 ай бұрын
SAME DUDE!
@somethingsomethingchicken
@somethingsomethingchicken 7 ай бұрын
True 💪🏻
@Lordoftheflatbush
@Lordoftheflatbush Жыл бұрын
I own this watch as an upgrade from earlier versions. Very affordable watch with top features like: torch, battery life with solar, sensors. Never had a torch on my watch but this is super convenient and use this on a daily basis. Highly recommended!
@basementshutin
@basementshutin Жыл бұрын
2 days ago, as I was purchasing my new Instinct 2 to replace my old Instinct that wouldn't charge anymore, the sales guy suggested that I check out your videos for details on other Garmin watches. I wish I had started here first. I would now have a 2x instead of a 2. Perhaps a Forerunner or Epix is in my future. Thanks for the awesome, comprehensive reviews.
@mikeflix3454
@mikeflix3454 Ай бұрын
Hey man. How’s your watch. Have you changed it to a FR now?
@ramanathan7823
@ramanathan7823 Жыл бұрын
This guys has taken great effort to make the video. Kudos
@coxson
@coxson 6 ай бұрын
i was going to buy the fenix 7 x but this is more than enough for me! btw the content oin this channel for reviews is head and shoulders above other videos on this topic. great stuff
@FrankZen
@FrankZen Жыл бұрын
The thing I like about the Instinct is that it's a modernized version of the Fenix 2 which I loved for its battery life. Love the flashlight!
@Cenot4ph
@Cenot4ph Жыл бұрын
still have the original instinct, works well for my weight training sessions but the omission of VO2 max and other more detailed tracking is something these newer variants can solve. Solid review
@hotsky83
@hotsky83 Жыл бұрын
Had original Instinct for 2.5yrs, used Instinct 2 for a couple of weeks ans now got the Instinct 2x. The 2 is wayyy better than the original terms of training and health features its a HUGE upgrade and is well worth it. 2X adds couple more features plus the flashlight and a larger screen. Also worth the upgrade. Battery life is ridiculously good on the 2x as well ans even 2 is a way better than the original.
@jimmymartin455
@jimmymartin455 Жыл бұрын
lol reading this comment when I just bought the original instinct for Prime day... Wish it had VO2 Max for my strength training/run sessions.. But cant complain of the deal they had!
@ChaseTheSummit
@ChaseTheSummit Жыл бұрын
06:23 - Can't forget that loaf of bread for the hike!
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Even when no Des, I always Bread.
@harryhollaway
@harryhollaway Жыл бұрын
Wow impressive, wish they would bring these features to the 2s for those of us with small wrists
@iiii2903
@iiii2903 Жыл бұрын
If you've got such small wrists, how do you expect to fight a bear...??
@HaloDude557
@HaloDude557 4 ай бұрын
@@iiii2903gun
@fredericares298
@fredericares298 Жыл бұрын
Got my 2x yesterday. Love it!
@mikeflix3454
@mikeflix3454 Ай бұрын
How’s your 2x now?
@fredericares298
@fredericares298 Ай бұрын
@@mikeflix3454 my everyday watch!
@DavidJonesbt45
@DavidJonesbt45 Жыл бұрын
Wonder did they add more RAM? Seems like they added new features to the I2 with the same amount of memory as the original instinct, as a result the I2 would be sluggish especially when saving an activity and would occasionally just restart.
@stevek8829
@stevek8829 Жыл бұрын
I have had that issue with my first edition Instinct Tactical.
@Joe.dirt7909
@Joe.dirt7909 Жыл бұрын
I really love my Instinct solar for my life style. Maybe I can talk my wife into this newer version for my birthday in June.
@wrightstuf73sw
@wrightstuf73sw Жыл бұрын
I ordered Instinct 2X for my 50th birthday
@Joe.dirt7909
@Joe.dirt7909 Жыл бұрын
@@wrightstuf73sw nice….congrats and Happy Birthday.
@emdblyou
@emdblyou 9 ай бұрын
@@wrightstuf73sw I'll be doing the same for my 45th next month :)
@MFDOOM85
@MFDOOM85 Жыл бұрын
Bedankt
@hermanhuge6109
@hermanhuge6109 9 ай бұрын
If only it weren't so massive. I wish they made a 40mm version with the torch feature.
@SirCrashaLot
@SirCrashaLot Жыл бұрын
ok, I am on 1solar and frankly quite happy, but that flashlight actually look super handy.
@mabr6444
@mabr6444 Жыл бұрын
Why wouldn't they release the Training readiness for the rest of the Instinct 2 line? I mean all the necessary data are already there so they could do it, they´re just holding out. Also, when is morning report coming to Instinct 2 and Instinct 2s? They have said for quite a while that it's coming "soon".
@maxifiedler
@maxifiedler Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s ridiculous… my guess is that they’re holding it back on purpose for I2 users in order (or most likely, never release it for them) to make them buy the I2X watch only for this feature… which is just plain stupid, but I guess enough people do it if they’re really doing it like that. I read somewhere that they scraped the morning report for the I2 as it didn’t show up in the betas anymore after the 2nd public beta.
@jacques42
@jacques42 Жыл бұрын
@@maxifiedler Same strategy that they're doing for the Instinct Solar: not bringing some software features and analysis from the Instinct 2 series. All for marketing and selling strategy.
@Paul_Sims
@Paul_Sims Жыл бұрын
The Garmin website doesn't have training readiness listed under the specs for the Instinct 2x, an error or are review units going out with firmware with features that are going to be removed?
@stevek8829
@stevek8829 Жыл бұрын
​@@Paul_Sims good catch!
@miniol2118
@miniol2118 Жыл бұрын
It's just greed. There is no TR on Forerunner 255 either, event though it could be easily implemented.
@MarksTech
@MarksTech Жыл бұрын
bruh i just bought the fenix 7 solar sapphire mainly for the battery life and screen.. but this beast has me reconsidering.
@highseastrader4190
@highseastrader4190 Жыл бұрын
Except for battery life, your F7 is way better than an Instinct 2X.
@ericg649
@ericg649 7 ай бұрын
I never thought I wanted/needed a smart watch until I bought the Garmin instinct. I’ve only had it for a week and bought the instinct 2x solar!!! Obviously returning the original but got to admit, I’m a stat junkie now!
@mikeflix3454
@mikeflix3454 Ай бұрын
How’s your 2x now?
@ImGlossy63
@ImGlossy63 Жыл бұрын
I hope they have improved the HR functions for this one. I have the Instinct and the HR during workouts is terrible. I’ll be in the 140-150 range and for 5-10 minutes it will show like 80-90 bpm.
@sanderscholtens391
@sanderscholtens391 Жыл бұрын
Same for me, hr works well (confirmed with hr strap) for everything except workouts. For workouts it's useless for me. Oh and btw that's on 2 watches (one warrantied).
@ImGlossy63
@ImGlossy63 Жыл бұрын
@@sanderscholtens391 glad to hear it’s just not me. For everyday use it works great, but during any workout it is terrible and I’ve tried everything to have it read the wrist better but nothing works. Sad part is I got it mostly to replace the HR chest strap… oh well.
@darrylcombe2469
@darrylcombe2469 Жыл бұрын
Agree
@Cenot4ph
@Cenot4ph Жыл бұрын
yea HR measurements during weight training are a joke, does not work whatsoever.
@MikeGonzalez777
@MikeGonzalez777 Жыл бұрын
I have a Tactix 7 Pro. I don’t use the maps or the music. Wondering if I should make the switch. Love the look of the screen at night!
@robw2326
@robw2326 Жыл бұрын
Hey just fyi you say (and write) “green backlight” for the tactical. I think you meant to say “green flashlight.” Thanks for the review! Very cool. Excited to see this watch in person.
@benjaminvillasenor9064
@benjaminvillasenor9064 Жыл бұрын
You are by far the best reviewer. Thank you, i wanted to know about courses or maps and you delivered. .. It really sucks this model doesn't do turn by turn.. I'm really forgetful when jogging and easily miss my turns. I guess I'll spend $600 more and get the Enduro 2 instead. I do need that brighter flashlight too and also the auto GPS modes that change automatically depending on the terrain
@jub8891
@jub8891 3 ай бұрын
i need this watch for when im on the couch playing video games and need to get up to get food from the fridge
@starleyvv7363
@starleyvv7363 3 ай бұрын
😂😂
@paulaitken8355
@paulaitken8355 Жыл бұрын
Your reviews are fabulous! Is the sleep tracking better than previous Instincts and or Garmin models?
@txcrna
@txcrna Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review! Not sure about trail running with a baguette though!
@darkstepwarrior88
@darkstepwarrior88 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch with the led, good to know that it has some limitations in hiking.
@JoyDasjoydasofficial
@JoyDasjoydasofficial Жыл бұрын
To be honest, I found battery life on Instinct 2 and all its lineups a hoax when compared with these numbers on paper. My Instinct2 in smartwatch mode only runs for 14 days max without any activity being recorded- just like a normal smartwatch. I am not using any external watch face (from IQ store) at all, but still, with basic one, it just doesn't want to stay beyond 12-14 days which is a big bummer as this is their biggest USP (as per advertisements) For the same, I also contacted Garmin support and after several cross-questions and checks, they came across an answer that It is what it is... Hence, regardless if it says 40 days or 1 light year, it will definitely not stick to that spec for sure. I would've loved this brand more if they could've been transparent about the battery spec instead of providing the wrong info.
@MD-tr1yv
@MD-tr1yv Жыл бұрын
Yeah pretty much. I’ve been through original instinct solar, and now the 2 solar, and the original is like 10-12 days batter. The 2 is 14-16 days battery. Don’t know where they get the numbers
@chriscarpunky
@chriscarpunky Жыл бұрын
The Instinct 2x is not a scam when it comes to solar charging. I was at 98 percent and was in Jeep with my arm out the window and about an hour into the drive it went back up to 100. My past Instincts would have never done that.
@dubieshel
@dubieshel Жыл бұрын
Thanks. One question...did they upgrade the processor in it? If not then this is the same watch that every new and then crushes during activity... but... bigger...
@cdd543
@cdd543 Жыл бұрын
This is a great question. I bought one and the processor still doesn’t compare to the F7 line. I have a Tactix 7. I have experienced some lag on it.
@SnowRoobs
@SnowRoobs Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great video ! I definitely made the good choice by replacing my Instinct 2 Solar by this 2X. It fits totally my expectations. I have to wait now...
@lorenzoskyhawk
@lorenzoskyhawk Жыл бұрын
Always a great review, cheers!
@lamarthe_headcrab7687
@lamarthe_headcrab7687 8 ай бұрын
I am thinking to upgrade me Garmin Instinct 1 standard to this... Finally a worthy watch. Hope HR monitor is a bit improved.
@vincentwarte4435
@vincentwarte4435 Жыл бұрын
That's very unfortunate. Just got my Instinct 2 Solar Tactical couple of moths ago. Would have gone for this one if it existed back then. But yeah, if the rumors about the Fenix 8 release in September are true, I'm gonna switch anyway, even though the Instinct 2 is an amazing watch.
@ripkej77
@ripkej77 Жыл бұрын
Upgrading from the old instinct solar to the 2X ! Looking forward to it
@presc13nt
@presc13nt Жыл бұрын
The most important thing id like to know is if they installed the display / polerisation filter filter the right way. The viewing angle on the Instinct 2 when the backlight is on is awful. And many suspect they installed the display upside down.
@christianknight2905
@christianknight2905 Жыл бұрын
Polarization aside, I found if you invert the "colors" the screen is much easier to read as the contrast is better
@presc13nt
@presc13nt Жыл бұрын
@@christianknight2905 Sure. But the fact remains they made a huge production error with the watch. If that's also the case on the 2X, i don't want it.
@chriscarpunky
@chriscarpunky Жыл бұрын
Yes, fixed.
@chriscarpunky
@chriscarpunky Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t have that washed contrast as it did with the other ones when you turned your watch when the backlight was on. It has been fixed. I know exactly what your talking about.
@presc13nt
@presc13nt Жыл бұрын
@@chriscarpunky Thanks ! Yeah, i noticed myself too as i bought the 2X since 😁 (Sorry, i should've maybe updated my comment) Absolutely love the 2X. Use it always for work.
@slashsplat
@slashsplat Жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Thank you.
@michaellanger5671
@michaellanger5671 Жыл бұрын
Informative as always. When I heard first rumors about a 57mm watch case, I was curious but not interested. But 50mm sounds great. I might give it a try.....
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the 57mm rumors were kinda nuts. But I guess that’s why they were rumors..
@seanvk
@seanvk Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the insight into the software and hardware features. I like your balanced feedback especially on limitations. Well done!
@JyvaslentisM2
@JyvaslentisM2 Жыл бұрын
Oh how I would appreciate a DC Rainmaker vlog series on these trips!!
@idefix-7109
@idefix-7109 Күн бұрын
Training readiness is now available for Instinct 2(s), too.
@EricB03
@EricB03 Жыл бұрын
When does the Epix X with a flashlight come out.
@julianlambert8990
@julianlambert8990 Жыл бұрын
Training readiness is not on Forerunner 255 (as said at 8mins 12) but is on 265
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Ahh, good catch!
@Elephantmoonlight
@Elephantmoonlight Жыл бұрын
Im having a hard time decing between this (450$) vs the fenix 7x solar (599$). I love the topo maps but the unlimited battery and better gps battery is a big debate i keep going back and fourth on. I do have a park job that puts me out in in the forest all day.
@lc6936
@lc6936 Жыл бұрын
You lose maps with the instinct.
@Elephantmoonlight
@Elephantmoonlight Жыл бұрын
@lc6936 I went with 7xS the topo maps are amazing. Garmin Explore app is great but my phone battery can't come close to my watch.
@anteandrovic
@anteandrovic 11 ай бұрын
for maps it better to use a ph anyway...never use them 8n a watch, so who cares ...
@marbendeleon3502
@marbendeleon3502 10 ай бұрын
Hoping the ins2x get more running dynamics and also, hoping we could see the load focus on the watch instead of going to the app
@TonyCarrolls
@TonyCarrolls Жыл бұрын
The reviews are as great as ever but Ray, your video production just moved on to the next level. I especially enjoyed the drop. 👍🏻
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@g-sunl
@g-sunl Жыл бұрын
What are the chances that Garmin can / will fix the 50 track point limit? This is basically the only thing holding me back. The instinct 2 has everything I need. Especially the endurance.
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
If other companies didn’t have this problem 10-12 years ago, Garmin certainly has the smart engineers to invest in re-writing that code properly. This is purely a poor implementation.
@g-sunl
@g-sunl Жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker is there a way to bypass it like dividing a course into 2 subcourses? It's a bit of same otherwise
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
@@g-sunl Yup, totally, you can definitely sub-divide it, and load courses mid-route. That's Garmin's official (and not awesome) recommendation.
@highseastrader4190
@highseastrader4190 Жыл бұрын
​@@Jay151it's a lo-fi monochrome breadcrumb versus colored full routable maps, I think it's already limited enough 😅
@wandatowellable
@wandatowellable Жыл бұрын
That point limit is a complete miss for me. This would be ideal for me but the point limit means I can't use this for a trail ultra. Not gonna start loading another route mid-race
@djgest
@djgest 3 ай бұрын
I hope that garmin will make a sofware update with heart rate monitoring that can adjust to mesure during activities and sleeping only not always it can be also a battery saving optipn also 😃
@collins735
@collins735 Жыл бұрын
Same price? Not in the UK, this is up for £479, the standard instinct 2 can been found for £200 now. I’d have jumped at the chance if it was that price!
@av1204
@av1204 Жыл бұрын
the instict 2 solar is probably more than 200....
@Rob7911
@Rob7911 Жыл бұрын
Have an Apple Watch ultra and still would love the extended battery life of this one! - I use a garmin for cycling already so would make sense ^_^ great review!
@williambreeze2659
@williambreeze2659 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the breakdown 👌
@PyrateRumRunner
@PyrateRumRunner 3 ай бұрын
Can you read it with polarized glasses without turning the watch?
@AbdulRahmanNoor
@AbdulRahmanNoor Жыл бұрын
Im not much of a fitness or workout person but your reviews are excellent and worth watching for everyone!
@mlegrand
@mlegrand Жыл бұрын
😍 - B-Roll is looking 👌
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks! Had to do that by hand, sadly I haven’t used the Edelkrone in so long that either the batteries are failing to charge, or my chargers are oddly both dead.
@Airbornealltheway88
@Airbornealltheway88 Жыл бұрын
I have an Apple Watch the garmin instinct 2x tactical and delta. Garmin by far is my favorite. Especially the app. Connection to the app can be better. But all around garmin is better in my opinion. Especially for the price.
@mattdeman5200
@mattdeman5200 10 ай бұрын
Has anyone ever told you you sound like Al Michael’s? The legendary NFL Monday night football commentator. Lol
@Doniyorbek_Turgunov
@Doniyorbek_Turgunov Жыл бұрын
Great review! was it on your wrist when filming edge 840?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Yup, it was. Though covered by a small wrist strap (basically a sock I cut in sections...).
@Doniyorbek_Turgunov
@Doniyorbek_Turgunov Жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker indeed, I wanted to mention a sock, but thought there could be a more innovative wrist covers )) by the way, on shiny sunny weather white sock will be the best ))
@ChrisK86
@ChrisK86 Жыл бұрын
I just bought the instinct crossover for the watch face, and last month when I got it it was still $549. Now I want this! Haha
@sarahsundstrom1425
@sarahsundstrom1425 26 күн бұрын
What are the differences from the crossover and the 2X?
@jpunieves
@jpunieves Жыл бұрын
completely new to fitness watches. does this have HRV monitoring? also a few questions: 1. does the heart rate displayed in the watch face realtime? 2. the automatically 'recorded' heart rate is only every 10mins? 3. in any time, inside activity or not, does it alarm fhe user that the heart rate is below/beyond user limit? example i'll set it to 60-100 bpm. beyond that does it notify user?
@Tmacademia
@Tmacademia Жыл бұрын
Just bought a fr955 Maybe I'll try the this watch in a few years. Very solid. The one thing I'm not sure of is if I can live without touchscreen
@sunnysunil11
@sunnysunil11 Жыл бұрын
does this watch model has a built in light for the screen ?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@yogiyoda
@yogiyoda Жыл бұрын
Did they fix the inverted backlight?
@presc13nt
@presc13nt Жыл бұрын
That's the 9nlu thing o want to know too. Did they ever acknowledge the huge factory mistake they made with the Instinct 2 ?
@matthewevans1209
@matthewevans1209 Жыл бұрын
Does it have VO2 max? Thanks in advance.
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Yup, I briefly show it within the Training Status section.
@paulmuadibatreid
@paulmuadibatreid Жыл бұрын
Hi! Did Garmin fix the 50 point thing for GPS navigation ? This quite an issue, as my main usage would be GPS navitation.. Cheers
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Nope :(
@gopherling
@gopherling 10 ай бұрын
Point limitation is over in navigation 🎉🎉🎉
@sjdesmone
@sjdesmone 2 ай бұрын
It looks like a software patch was released to remove the Course Point limitations near the end of 2023.
@tisope
@tisope Жыл бұрын
Does the increased display size mean increased digits (numbers, message fonts etc. - don't know how to call it)? The presbyopic users would appreciate that a lot!
@hotsky83
@hotsky83 Жыл бұрын
Yes the font size is bigger for sure and is easier to read
@attiladoma5041
@attiladoma5041 Жыл бұрын
Üdv! Nagyon jó lett a teszt! Azt lehet tudni, hogy esetleg a Climb Pro funkció bele fog e kerülni az órába!?
@cont5111
@cont5111 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Any update on the boxing and mma activities, when can we expect these?? Thank you
@deanjackson3097
@deanjackson3097 Жыл бұрын
The only run lap option I can find on the Instinct 2X requires you to stop the watch, press Lap from the ABC button and then restart the watch again, very messy. On my 920xt you pressed a button and it would record a lap time but importantly keep the watch running and start the next lap. Can you do this on the Instinct 2X ?
@mwb5987
@mwb5987 7 ай бұрын
Any updates on instinct 3 ??
@sarahsundstrom1425
@sarahsundstrom1425 26 күн бұрын
That's what I'm wondering too? I'm not very techy so I'm a little afraid of these watches haha What I'm really looking forward to one that will tell me how many miles I've hiked and that freaking flashlight and also being able to see well outside is imperative other than that a lot of that stuff I won't use I can figure it all out lol
@mwb5987
@mwb5987 26 күн бұрын
@sarahsundstrom1425 I purchased the 2x solar and have not worn my galaxy watch lte once since. This is by far my favorite watch to date. And I've had them all.
@19nolram82
@19nolram82 Жыл бұрын
How is the fr955 compare to the new instinct 2x on features?
@DODinsaneCHANNEL
@DODinsaneCHANNEL 5 ай бұрын
50 max navigation point mean that you can see only 50% of total route or you see 100% of the route but with less waypoint?
@walauahahaha
@walauahahaha 4 күн бұрын
I believe this issue has been resolved by the Garmin team almost a year ago, you could verify it by installing the new update, it applied for all Instinct 2 and onward products.
@residentgeardo
@residentgeardo Жыл бұрын
I wonder if this can display relative altitude gain? My Casio Protrek has a feature where it can tell me my altitude gain/drop while moving from point A to point B. The manual of the Instinct 2X seems to suggest that this is possible, as it says: "Total Ascent The total elevation distance ascended since the last reset" Would this "reset" only reset this one data field or would it reset the whole activity I'm currently doing? There seem to be apps for elevation gain in the Garmin store. But I wonder if the watch can to this by its own?
@Jay-sd9ye
@Jay-sd9ye Жыл бұрын
You can set altitude gain/ loss as a data field. Also can see it in app. The altitude isn't very accurate long term. As days go on, I notice it is wrong by 10or20feet.
@residentgeardo
@residentgeardo Жыл бұрын
@@Jay-sd9ye Thank you! I was now able to achieve this by adding an additional data screen to my hiking profile containing lap ascent, descent, distance and time... works nicely for me.
@gribbo586
@gribbo586 Жыл бұрын
Great video. With regards to the 50 course point max have you had that issue on courses that stick to roads and not trails? I go on group runs and we go on runs upwards of 17 miles on roads and I usually upload the course onto my watch with turn by turn navigation on my current garmin. Can this one do the same?
@yahtnichols
@yahtnichols Жыл бұрын
Wonder how this stacks up against the G-SHOCK MOVE GBD-H2000? Hopefully you can review the G-Shock as well.
@iChefTheImpossible
@iChefTheImpossible Жыл бұрын
Damn thats an impressive swim
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@LadySophieofHougunManor7325
@LadySophieofHougunManor7325 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video I’ve ordered this watch today currently using a older Garmin fenix model but the charging connection wiggles so wanted something with solar power to enable mitigation of problems with charger cables been wiggly in socket how are you getting on with solar 2X these days
@pauloalvimborges4490
@pauloalvimborges4490 11 ай бұрын
Would you be so kind to tell your wrist circunference? Will help me to Get an ideia of the watch size in my own wrist. Thanks
@hunnydipz9786
@hunnydipz9786 10 ай бұрын
I ordered the 2 and the 2X knowing I'd send one back. I have a 170mm (17cm) wrist and sent back the 2X.
@Senimep
@Senimep 3 ай бұрын
@@hunnydipz9786battery on 2X is far superior and so is the solar
@maxichecchiaghede3873
@maxichecchiaghede3873 Жыл бұрын
hello, does anyone know if the instinct 2X has tides in the same way as the instinct 2 surf solar? so that you can see it on the home screen as a widget. Have the precision problems in the tides been solved? thank you!
@christianknight2905
@christianknight2905 Жыл бұрын
There is a surf version of the 2x. Not sure on accuracy issue .
@ia6980
@ia6980 Жыл бұрын
I have same question?
@erichjacobs809
@erichjacobs809 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to load some form of Topographic maps on the instinct2 not just only the route (gpx file). I use to get small maps from open street maps and covert them to to gmapbmap.img file and copy them to my etrex10. Can something similar be done with this watch?
@applepotterhead8732
@applepotterhead8732 Жыл бұрын
Great review and thanks for testing that new Garmin 😄
@tonybowen455
@tonybowen455 Жыл бұрын
I'm not that familiar with the instinct line, but really surprised the batt life isn't closer to double what it actually is. The 965 having more than the 2 and 2s is surprising to me.
@unpotatoedsalmon
@unpotatoedsalmon 6 ай бұрын
As a factory worker my insrinct has survived just about everything
@ChristopherDay-s8s
@ChristopherDay-s8s Жыл бұрын
Can you add rowing as a sport to this watch? Many thanks
@sebastianserwin3416
@sebastianserwin3416 Жыл бұрын
I am really disappointed that the new Edge x40 has no flashlight built in.
@ofirhauftman9310
@ofirhauftman9310 Жыл бұрын
Someone know what is the problem if my new instinct 2X(SOLAR Tactical) dont give me 40 days of battery??. And yes i tried everything on the battery settings. Thanks for the helpers
@Senimep
@Senimep 3 ай бұрын
Yeah I get 100 days in smart watch mode
@震宇林-h8j
@震宇林-h8j Жыл бұрын
Hi, if i want to maximize the battery endurance of 2X, the Smartwatch mode (40 days) should be the best choice right? THX
@carloscssr
@carloscssr Жыл бұрын
Can you do a review on the g-shock gbd-h2000, please? Even a comparison with this one?
Жыл бұрын
Has Garmin updated the software for the 12k limit in courses and navigation?
@rowtree
@rowtree Жыл бұрын
Has the solar actually increased enough to increase the battery percentage on the lower power modes?
@7777russ
@7777russ Жыл бұрын
just ordered with your link.
@terrencerobinson7553
@terrencerobinson7553 Жыл бұрын
The information on the instinct 2x can you see the time, weather and etc, with your bare eyes
@MischaGielen
@MischaGielen 4 ай бұрын
Does the Tactical only have extra's or are there also things the tactical has to do without compared to the "normal" 2X Solar ?
@mmafighter077
@mmafighter077 Жыл бұрын
As someone who has done wrestling and judo and jiu jitsu there's no way you can keep a watch on while doing those sports. Wearing a watch in those sports can be kind of dangerous because you can hurt somebody with it. So I don't see it being very useful for MMA. Even with striking you can graze someone and hurt them unless you're punching the bag.
@iiii2903
@iiii2903 Жыл бұрын
well, the point of MMA is to hurt the other as much as possible.....isn't it.... Too bad Garmin isn't producing armored 2pounds watches designed for combat sport....
@mmafighter077
@mmafighter077 Жыл бұрын
@@iiii2903 using weapons is cheating in mma. Lol it's not WWE 😂
@iiii2903
@iiii2903 Жыл бұрын
@@mmafighter077 you know what is "joking"...right?
@carloscssr
@carloscssr Жыл бұрын
I practice Jiu-jitsu. And the same question crossed my mind. With boxing, as long as you don't tight the glove where the watch is, might work. Jiu-jitsu and mma, no way 😂😂😂
@mmafighter077
@mmafighter077 Жыл бұрын
@@carloscssr exactly. The first thing they tell you when you get on the matt is take off all jewelry. That includes watches.
@FadzliRealtor
@FadzliRealtor Жыл бұрын
A bit off model, currently the Polar Pacer Pro and Garmin Forerunner 935 are at the same price, which would be a better buy? Sleep tracking is my most important feature and football.
@lydsrod4933
@lydsrod4933 Жыл бұрын
Hello Ray. I’m a long time fan of your channel. I have a question for you. For your money. Of all the Garmin watches, which would you say is the best for triathlon? Thank you.
@JD-dm2qo
@JD-dm2qo Жыл бұрын
Could you please post video showing builtin watch faces ? Thanks
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