With its Instinct 2 Solar, Garmin promises unlimited autonomy and sports monitoring that is as versatile as it is impeccable. Enough to a priori make it an essential sports connected watch.
Supported by a comfortable autonomy and very precise heart monitoring, the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is undoubtedly an attractive sports watch. Much more complete than a Forerunner, but less technical than its Fenix cousins, it offers a perfect compromise for athletes who want to follow rigorous training.
Strong points
- Two weeks of autonomy.
- Robust case.
- Impeccable heart monitoring.
Weak points
- Monochrome screen.
- Improvable interface.
- GPS sometimes in the cabbage.
- Solar charging still unconvincing.
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Alternatively
A great evolution of the first version, the Garmin Venu SQ 2 goes upmarket and provides globally convincing services. Its higher price, on the other hand, places it in front of more attractive connected watches in terms of design and connected functions, such as the Apple Watch SE, Samsung Galaxy Watch… The Venu SQ 2 nevertheless pulls out of the game with a much better autonomy and more advanced sports functions, thus being able to appeal to an audience more attached to these aspects.