In addition to Solar, it gains newer Elevate oHRM and SP02. Newer Sony GPS chip which is faster to grab a satellite and more accurate. And added battery modes to name a few
Thanks Rajarshi, that is great to know! I appreciate you sharing those details. Thanks for your comment and support of the channel. I hope you have a great day man!
Recently here in the UK, from Black Friday to the end of January, several main retailers were selling Both Instinct version for under £200. I got my Graphite Instinct Solar at £199.99 from Argos and until recently John Lewis was doing similar deals. The non-solar version was as cheap as £128.99. The deals have ended, but there are the odd online deals. I learnt a few things about my Instinct Solar, like it can Solar charge when powered off slightly quick than on! I also got a charge base, extra USB/charge cable and pair of rubber charge port covers online. The port covers help keep the charge port clean, since it close to your skin. They also eliminates connection errors. Best watch for my needs.
Hi Konradc12, thank you so much for taking time to leave a detailed comment. I am really glad to hear that the solar and regular version have come down in price. The more the solar comes down, the better a deal and value I believe you get! That definitely is good to know about turning the solar off to charge faster. I would be honored with your subscription if you haven't already. Have a great day!
back in april i went on a long distant hike and was able to keep the watch in power saving mode. it turns off all the sensors and is a basic watch. but after a few days of being under a green tunnel i started noticing the time on my battery kept going up every day and eventually it just had a infinity sign while on power saving mode. when i turned back onto normal mode it said it had 56 days of charge. after two months of hiking i only had to charge the watch once but i did not use the gps much.
I like the idea of Solar but for the large price jump, the standard is good ...the thing is, once I am lured into the Solar price point... then that puts me in Fenix territory, and I'd be tempted to switch to say a Fenix 6 watch instead, (and I would not probably use all the features of that) so the standard instinct is a great value buy IMHO
Hi Phil, thank you for your comment and support of the channel. I believe you summarized the situation between those 3 products perfects, and I share your opinion. I really appreciate your positivity, and hope you have a great day.
Wow, I want to live where you live if you get into Fenix 6 price territory with the solar :-P in Switzerland the cheapest 6 is well over double the price.
@@marcolregina I just bought the Instinct yesterday for $179 in USA. Solar is still $299 everywhere I look. lowest price I've found for Fenix 5 is $500 so that's not in the realm of the same price to me.
Some users say that the battery drains more quickly than what Garmin says. Use it on the smart watch mode only, not pusle ox, no GPS, just ocassional activities at the weekend, they have to get it recharged after 10 days.
Hi TVT, thank you for your comment! I have heard that as well. I believe some subscribers have mentioned that they have called Garmin about this issue and have sent in their watches for battery repair, or received another watch if the battery cannot be fixed. I hope you have a great day!
Hi Yonghwan Jo, sorry for the delay getting back to you. Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive comment. I am glad it was useful and hope you have a great day!
Hi Andy, thank you for taking the time to leave a positive comment and support the channel. I am really glad to hear it was helpful! I hope you have a great day
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Can you save your location at the beginning of the hike and not use the gps to track you while hiking then when you want to go back jus turn on gps and select the beginning location for the gps to take u back?
Hi. I've read that due to the cut corners, the digits/letters that are in the bottom part of the watch are being cut a bit from each side. This is not meant to be in the non Solar model. Have you noticed that? Thnx.
Hi Thomas, thank you for your comment and support of the channel. Yes, in fact I have seen this. That issue was reported to Garmin and is being fixed as part of the upgrade to the Instinct 2. While that doesn't help us, you may be able to trade in your model for another if you call Garmin, another subscriber had this happen. I would be honored with you subscription if you haven't already and hope you have a great day!
Hi Meghraj, I apologize for the delay getting back to you. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a positive comment and support the channel. Please let me know if there is anything specific you would like to see reviewed and I will be happy to go into detail on it. Have a great day!
My friend great review!except the battery performance does it worth just for the palmic oxymeter spo2 to go for the solar instead of the standard version?i mean for me I like the watch so don’t care for gps etc…thats what I ask only about spo2 difference if worth solar?(and of course how much accurate are all these)
Hello friend, I am very sorry for the delay getting back to you. I believe the solar is worth the spo2 especially since the price has come way down. I hope you are well and have a great day!
@@CoastieOutdoors thank you for answering.I bought the solar tactical but to be honest compare it to an amazfit T rex pro my brother has not see many things that make this huge difference.thank you again!
im getting a brand new instinct solar for GBP 157 whereas a used instinct 2 solar is north of GBP 240. which is a better buy? im not into music or high end running features and not sure what IQ Connect has to offer. I am into offroading, hiking and camping only.
Hi Fareed, I am sorry for the delay getting back to you. Which one did you go with? I would recommend the the solar 1 version until garmin can sort out all the bugs in the new 2 model. That said, they are both great for what you like doing. I hope you have a great day!
You can charge your Instinct in 20-40 min? I just got a new Instinct solar and it was dead out of the box. It took me almost 3 hours to get to a full charge, and I was also solar charging at the same time. (I don't know if that works or not). So now you have me wondering...? What charger are you using with the supplied usb cable? I used my old Samsung Note 3 charger. (the white one - 5v 2amp) Has anyone used any of the newer fast chargers to charge their Instinct? I couldn't find a straight answer on Garmin's website about the amperage limits on charging.
Hi Grant, I apologize for the delay getting back to you and hope you have had better luck with your charging in the meantime. You have a great question, and I appreciate that you brought it up. I actually switch between my nook and iPhone charger (using garmin's proprietary cord). My apple seems to charge it a little faster, and honestly it charges within 30-45 minutes from dead. Have you been able to get more details on your charging situation? I hope you have a great day!
@@CoastieOutdoors I did find a response on Garmin's website in reply to someone with a similar question as mine. Garmin replied to them that slower was better for the longevity of the battery. (Well obviously Garmin...lol) I have since been using (ironically) a slower HTC phone charger from days past. It is a 5v 1 amp, and it chargers my instinct faster than the Samsung 2 amp does. I now charge from 1-2% to full in just under two hours. So I can see how a newer charger may boost that to your posted times. I haven't experienced a 3 hour charge again since the first out of the box experience. I'm happy with the 2 hour time, I usually charge this watch once every 2-3 weeks. So a middle of the night 2 hour charge while I'm sleeping doesn't bug me at all. Thanks for replying! Love the watch by the way!
I've went on a couple of runs and it worked great. I really love the strength app because it counts reps fairly accurate for weight training. It's kinda a pain having to go in after because it guesses the exercise wrong for strength training but paired with the connect app totally worth it.
@@3Darkblade3 thank you so much for your comment and support of the channel! I really appreciate your positivity. I am so glad to hear from someone who has purchased a solar version, especially at such an affordable price! I completely agree about your strength training experience. I hope you have a great day!
Hi Adam, thank you for your comment! I believe now more than ever the Solar is a great deal as it continues to drop in price. Will you be going to the instinct 2?
This is the exact review I was looking for….thanks man.
In addition to Solar, it gains newer Elevate oHRM and SP02. Newer Sony GPS chip which is faster to grab a satellite and more accurate. And added battery modes to name a few
Thanks Rajarshi, that is great to know! I appreciate you sharing those details. Thanks for your comment and support of the channel. I hope you have a great day man!
Recently here in the UK, from Black Friday to the end of January, several main retailers were selling Both Instinct version for under £200. I got my Graphite Instinct Solar at £199.99 from Argos and until recently John Lewis was doing similar deals. The non-solar version was as cheap as £128.99. The deals have ended, but there are the odd online deals. I learnt a few things about my Instinct Solar, like it can Solar charge when powered off slightly quick than on! I also got a charge base, extra USB/charge cable and pair of rubber charge port covers online. The port covers help keep the charge port clean, since it close to your skin. They also eliminates connection errors. Best watch for my needs.
Hi Konradc12, thank you so much for taking time to leave a detailed comment. I am really glad to hear that the solar and regular version have come down in price. The more the solar comes down, the better a deal and value I believe you get! That definitely is good to know about turning the solar off to charge faster. I would be honored with your subscription if you haven't already. Have a great day!
back in april i went on a long distant hike and was able to keep the watch in power saving mode. it turns off all the sensors and is a basic watch. but after a few days of being under a green tunnel i started noticing the time on my battery kept going up every day and eventually it just had a infinity sign while on power saving mode. when i turned back onto normal mode it said it had 56 days of charge. after two months of hiking i only had to charge the watch once but i did not use the gps much.
The solar version has better sensors too..
Hi Stefovolley, thanks for your comment and support of the channel. That’s definitely good to know, and I hope you have a great day!
Which one s
I like the idea of Solar but for the large price jump, the standard is good ...the thing is, once I am lured into the Solar price point... then that puts me in Fenix territory, and I'd be tempted to switch to say a Fenix 6 watch instead, (and I would not probably use all the features of that) so the standard instinct is a great value buy IMHO
Hi Phil, thank you for your comment and support of the channel. I believe you summarized the situation between those 3 products perfects, and I share your opinion. I really appreciate your positivity, and hope you have a great day.
I'm in the same boat, except the fenix looks a lot bigger than the instinct and I think it looks too big on me. for the 5 and 6 at least
Wow, I want to live where you live if you get into Fenix 6 price territory with the solar :-P in Switzerland the cheapest 6 is well over double the price.
@@marcolregina I just bought the Instinct yesterday for $179 in USA. Solar is still $299 everywhere I look. lowest price I've found for Fenix 5 is $500 so that's not in the realm of the same price to me.
@@christianmiller6046 @marcolregina
ebay
Garmin instinc solar $440 AUD
FENIX 6 PRO (non solar) $564 AUD
Some users say that the battery drains more quickly than what Garmin says. Use it on the smart watch mode only, not pusle ox, no GPS, just ocassional activities at the weekend, they have to get it recharged after 10 days.
Hi TVT, thank you for your comment! I have heard that as well. I believe some subscribers have mentioned that they have called Garmin about this issue and have sent in their watches for battery repair, or received another watch if the battery cannot be fixed. I hope you have a great day!
Thanks for your information. It's really helpful to choose Garmin d1 solar VS regular one.
Hi Yonghwan Jo, sorry for the delay getting back to you. Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive comment. I am glad it was useful and hope you have a great day!
Actually it is not 🙂
Thanks for this video, helping me make my decision
Hi Andy, thank you for taking the time to leave a positive comment and support the channel. I am really glad to hear it was helpful! I hope you have a great day
This was extremely informative thank you
Hi Fordman, thank you for your comment and support of the channel. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a positive comment and hope you have a wonderful day.
subbed, like your style of talking and not being a total "youtuber" about it. "What's up guys welcome BACK"
Hi Christian, I really appreciate your comment and support. I especially appreciate your positivity. Have a great day!
I am ur 453rd 😊
Subscriber hope u count millions of subscribers, I liked ur explanation.
Hi Milind, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive comment and for your support of the channel. It really means a lot! I hope you have a wonderful day.
Can you save your location at the beginning of the hike and not use the gps to track you while hiking then when you want to go back jus turn on gps and select the beginning location for the gps to take u back?
Hi. I've read that due to the cut corners, the digits/letters that are in the bottom part of the watch are being cut a bit from each side. This is not meant to be in the non Solar model. Have you noticed that? Thnx.
Hi Thomas, thank you for your comment and support of the channel. Yes, in fact I have seen this. That issue was reported to Garmin and is being fixed as part of the upgrade to the Instinct 2. While that doesn't help us, you may be able to trade in your model for another if you call Garmin, another subscriber had this happen. I would be honored with you subscription if you haven't already and hope you have a great day!
@@CoastieOutdoors thank u 4 the prompt reply. I've just ordered Instinct Solar 1, the Solar 2 is way too expensive.
Solar is now 249.00
Hi Seajay, thank you for the update, that is so awesome! That makes it much more appealing, and worth it. Thank you, and I hope you have a great day!
Nice information brother
Hi Meghraj, I apologize for the delay getting back to you. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a positive comment and support the channel. Please let me know if there is anything specific you would like to see reviewed and I will be happy to go into detail on it. Have a great day!
My friend great review!except the battery performance does it worth just for the palmic oxymeter spo2 to go for the solar instead of the standard version?i mean for me I like the watch so don’t care for gps etc…thats what I ask only about spo2 difference if worth solar?(and of course how much accurate are all these)
Hello friend, I am very sorry for the delay getting back to you. I believe the solar is worth the spo2 especially since the price has come way down. I hope you are well and have a great day!
@@CoastieOutdoors thank you for answering.I bought the solar tactical but to be honest compare it to an amazfit T rex pro my brother has not see many things that make this huge difference.thank you again!
im getting a brand new instinct solar for GBP 157 whereas a used instinct 2 solar is north of GBP 240. which is a better buy? im not into music or high end running features and not sure what IQ Connect has to offer. I am into offroading, hiking and camping only.
Hi Fareed, I am sorry for the delay getting back to you. Which one did you go with? I would recommend the the solar 1 version until garmin can sort out all the bugs in the new 2 model. That said, they are both great for what you like doing. I hope you have a great day!
@@CoastieOutdoors I purchased instict solar 1 and quite pleased with it . thanks !
Well since I see you are or were a Coastie ...like me. I'll sub. Semper P
Thanks Geoff, I appreciate it! I’m currently a Coastie in the Baltimore area. Semper Paratus brother
@@CoastieOutdoors Tampa retired here
@@geofft.1959 That's awesome! I started in Milwaukee, and we were always jealous of Tampa weather until storms hit.
@@CoastieOutdoors pfft ya missing out bro.. Semper P and enjoy fl
Is it worth buying the solar version if it is 60 dollars more than the regular one?
Hi Ivan, with that price difference I would go with the solar version. Thanks for asking and I hope you have a great day!
You can charge your Instinct in 20-40 min? I just got a new Instinct solar and it was dead out of the box. It took me almost 3 hours to get to a full charge, and I was also solar charging at the same time. (I don't know if that works or not). So now you have me wondering...? What charger are you using with the supplied usb cable? I used my old Samsung Note 3 charger. (the white one - 5v 2amp) Has anyone used any of the newer fast chargers to charge their Instinct? I couldn't find a straight answer on Garmin's website about the amperage limits on charging.
Hi Grant, I apologize for the delay getting back to you and hope you have had better luck with your charging in the meantime. You have a great question, and I appreciate that you brought it up. I actually switch between my nook and iPhone charger (using garmin's proprietary cord). My apple seems to charge it a little faster, and honestly it charges within 30-45 minutes from dead. Have you been able to get more details on your charging situation? I hope you have a great day!
@@CoastieOutdoors I did find a response on Garmin's website in reply to someone with a similar question as mine. Garmin replied to them that slower was better for the longevity of the battery. (Well obviously Garmin...lol) I have since been using (ironically) a slower HTC phone charger from days past. It is a 5v 1 amp, and it chargers my instinct faster than the Samsung 2 amp does. I now charge from 1-2% to full in just under two hours. So I can see how a newer charger may boost that to your posted times. I haven't experienced a 3 hour charge again since the first out of the box experience. I'm happy with the 2 hour time, I usually charge this watch once every 2-3 weeks. So a middle of the night 2 hour charge while I'm sleeping doesn't bug me at all. Thanks for replying! Love the watch by the way!
Thanks man!!
Absolutely, thanks IzziBoi1! I hope you have a great day!
Just picked up a Instinct Solar a couple days ago during prime days for about $270. Absolutely loving it so far.
@@3Darkblade3 it's amazing
I've went on a couple of runs and it worked great. I really love the strength app because it counts reps fairly accurate for weight training. It's kinda a pain having to go in after because it guesses the exercise wrong for strength training but paired with the connect app totally worth it.
@@3Darkblade3 thank you so much for your comment and support of the channel! I really appreciate your positivity. I am so glad to hear from someone who has purchased a solar version, especially at such an affordable price! I completely agree about your strength training experience. I hope you have a great day!
SOLAR
Hi Adam, thank you for your comment! I believe now more than ever the Solar is a great deal as it continues to drop in price. Will you be going to the instinct 2?
@@CoastieOutdoors yes
the instinct solar does not charge in a half hour. it normally takes around 2 hours to charge my instinct solar.
Try and make sure that its not connected to a power strip, just do it from a USB plug to the charger
Thank you Christian, I agree!
Hi Jake, I have heard that if you are having trouble charging Garmin may send you a replacement. Have a great day!
@@CoastieOutdoors I got the regular one so if I use it only for running when I go how long does it last also why is gps always on?
I got the solar for £150 😎
Hi Marco, that is a great deal - nicely done! I hope you have a great day
Is it good for cycling?
Solar has garmin pay
Hi Pewien, thank you for letting me know! I appreciate it and hope you have a great day. Did you go with the solar?