The Garmin Instinct 2S (Camo-Edition) GPS smartwatch is a rugged, fitness-focused beast that goes anywhere, and it can be picked up for $179.99 shipped today, originally $349.99. This device offers up to 21 days in smartwatch mode with heart rate monitoring and notifications, or about 22 hours with GPS tracking. Product page.
- Rugged GPS smartwatch is water-rated to 100 meters and thermal- and shock resistant with fiber-reinforced polymer case and scratch-resistant Corning...
- Battery life: up to 21 days in smartwatch mode; up to 22 hours in GPS mode
- Live the ultimate connected life with smart notifications and Connect IQ compatibility when paired with your compatible smartphone.
Its fiber-reinforced polymer case and military-standard 810 rating make it resistant to thermal shock, water (up to 100 meters), and rough impacts—perfect for hiking, swimming, or accidentally banging it against a squat rack at the gym. This model is ideal for smaller wrists or anyone who finds the Apple Watch’s 41mm/45mm sizes a bit bulky. It’s light at 1.5 ounces and comfortable for all-day wear, even during sleep tracking.
Unlike the Apple Watch, which locks you into the iPhone ecosystem, the Instinct 2S plays nice with both iOS and Android. It also keeps things simple: no touchscreen, just five buttons for navigation, which is a godsend in wet or gloved conditions.
I’ve had Fitbit, amazefit, and samsung. This watch is better. It has a bit of a learning curve coming from a Fitbit but it is so worth it. Tracks very accurately. Step counts are very accurate. The software is great and has way more features than I use but can easily be adapted to bring what one uses to the front screens. Many watch faces to customize and view the data that is important to me. So far has been very durable and the battery last many days,” said one reviewer.
