Testseek.com have collected 33 expert reviews of the Garmin Instinct Solar and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Garmin Instinct Solar.
September 2020
(84%)
33 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Published: 2020-12-10, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
Abstract: Back by popular demand, DesFit has just published our sprawling 2020 Sportswatch Year in Review video, where we iterate through nearly 20 different watches from the beginning of the year to the end – discussing the highs and the lows. Last year's video ga...
Published: 2020-07-08, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
In some ways Garmin probably could have tried to pass off the Instinct Solar as an Instinct 2. After all, it's got entirely new internals, 2-3x the battery life, a far more capable heart rate sensor, and even new surf stuffs. But that might have been a to...
Published: 2020-07-08, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: For many years I have been using Garmin wearables to track my running, cycling, hiking, and other outdoor activities, but I've never tried out one of the Instinct models. That changed a couple of weeks ago when Garmin sent out the new Garmin Instinct Sola...
Published: 2020-07-08, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: For many years I have been using Garmin wearables to track my running, cycling, hiking, and other outdoor activities, but I've never tried out one of the Instinct models. That changed a couple of weeks ago when Garmin sent out the new Garmin Instinct Sola...
Really long battery life,Solar charging gives extra life in summer,Accurate activity and fitness tracking,Relatively affordable
Monochrome display has limitations,No onboard music or Garmin Pay
The Garmin Instinct Solar has the best battery life of its entire range of fitness trackers and smart watches by far - and that alone is enough to sell it. You don't have to compromise on sports or health tracking capabilities to get it either, and - in t...
Published: 2020-08-13, Author: James , review by: wareable.com
Big battery improvements via solar, More control over battery, Clear screen
Chunky design not for everyone, Pricey given lack of dedicated data
The Garmin Instinct Solar is a tangibly improved version of the original, and plenty of people will find the benefits of the $100 premium easy to quantify. The battery life and advanced power modes are superb, the GPX navigation and hiking tracking excell...
Plastic case looks a little cheap, Black and white display
Exceptional battery life, Well designed interface, Great range of activities, including triathlon
The Garmin Instinct Solar might not be the most attractive multi-sports watch around. but it just might be the most practical, with incredible battery life thanks to its Power Glass lens, which keeps it topped up in daylight. It's not just a re-release of...
Published: 2020-07-26, Author: Matt , review by: T3.com
Extra long battery life,Tough exterior,Plenty of useful outdoor features,Always-on screen (memory-in-pixel),Light,
Monochrome screen, Straps are not hinged, All-plastic case doesn't radiate quality,
The Garmin Instinct Solar is the smaller sibling of the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar and it comes equipped with a range of casual and hardcore features that many people who like outdoor life and fitness will find useful. The main USP is, of course, the solar...
Battery life measured in months not days, Improved GPS, Improved HRM with Pulse Ox and swimming heart rate, Rugged, Smart notifications and music controls
