First Look: Garmin Instinct Now Lasts Longer in the Backcountry, Thanks to Solar Charging
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According to Garmin, the new solar Instinct boasts up to 24 days in smartwatch mode while worn indoors, and more than 50 days with sufficient solar exposure. I haven’t had my solar Instinct long enough to test this, but in theory, its battery life is unlimited if your watch gets enough sunshine while in Battery Saver mode.
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Garmin Instinct 2/2S/Solar In-Depth Review
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Garmin Instinct 2S Solar smartwatch Review - Smartprix
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Garmin Solar Instinct Watch Review
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Garmin Instinct 2 Solar & 2S Review
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Garmin's New Solar-Powered Watch Promises 70-Day Battery Life - CNET
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Review: Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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Went on a week long work trip and came back home with a day's more