Instinct

Instinct launched 11 Oct 2018 at $299+. Retro-digital rugged line born

Instinct

Color

Tactical - Black

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The basics

Brand
Garmin
Line
Outdoor
Released
2018-10-11
Launch price
$299+
Family
Instinct
Official site
garmin.com ↗

Retro-digital rugged line born

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Release history

  1. 2025-01-06Instinct 3 / Instinct E
  2. 2022-02-09Instinct 2 / 2S
  3. 2018-10-11Instinct

Video coverage

Garmin Instinct Review: Everything you need to knowDC Rainmaker · Sun, 22 Sep 2019Garmin Instinct // The Review - The Adventure GPS Sports WatchDesFit · Mon, 23 Sep 2019Garmin Instinct 2 Series: The Complete Beginners GuideDC Rainmaker · Wed, 21 Sep 2022Garmin Instinct Review and Full Walkthrough - Garmin Instinct OverviewGauging Gadgets · Sun, 22 Sep 2019

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Instinct generation comparison

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Instinct 32025-01Instinct 22022-02Instinct2018-02
Launch price$399$349$299
Weight (with band)AMOLED: 53 / 59 g; Solar: 52 / 58 g (45 / 50 mm)43 / 53 g (2S / 2)52 g
DisplayAMOLED or Solar MIP2-window mono MIP2-window mono MIP
Sizes45 / 50 mm40 / 45 mm45 mm
Thickness14.4 / 14.9 mm13.3 / 14.5 mm15.3 mm
Lens / casePolymer; Power Glass on SolarPolymer; Power Glass on SolarChemically strengthened glass; polymer
Battery (smartwatch)20–60+ days; Solar unlimited*2S Solar: unlimited*~14 days
SolarSolar modelsSolar models—
Multi-band GPSAMOLED models——
LED flashlightYes——
Garmin Pay / musicPay onlyPay only—

Battery figures are launch-day claims.

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