I have to agree with some of the comments here. This is what I want in a RUclips product review... No ego, no presenter trying hard to be funny, just a person telling you how it is... Like you're walking with him in the park and he's just telling you his experience of the product you're interested in. PS I just bought the watch
I had vivofit 4 for the 1 year battery, unfortunately when battery drained the whole case and strap of the watch also crumbled so basically have to replace it every year. Need something more durable I think… I like the pace of this video
My journey is exactly yours: I had an Apple Watch and hated having to charge the damn thing every night. Then it fell off the charger and broke the screen, which made me more frustrated. Then I got a really nice rugged G-Shock with minor bluetooth + step counting capability. Loved it, but the metrics on running were garbage. The Garmin Instinct 2 was the next logical purchase. I bought one today after watching your review. Really excited for it to arrive. I'm guessing it is what I hope for: the g-shock and the apple watch fused together :P Thanks for the content.
Thanks. That really helped me. I was wondering if the 2S would be too small and i think it would be. The prices are good in the uk atm so will go for the 2.
I've come across a unused Garmin instinct s2 solar on marketplace for £150. Seller purchased in October 2023 for £297 but it's an unwanted Christmas present. Thoughts on the solar 2s would be appreciated.
Hey! I’m thinking of getting the 2S and I was wondering if you’d be able to reply with your thoughts on this watch 10 months later. Are you still using it? Any issues so far? Would you recommend it to someone who (like you did) wants smart watch features in a form factor that’s closer to a g shock and not too-connected? Thanks in advance!
I just came from a Forerunner 55 and ordered a Instinct 2S(regular). In terms of battery life i don’t use sleep tracking as i hate wearing a watch whilst sleeping, so i turn my watch off at night and got almost 3,5 weeks of battery life out of my forerunnner 55. So the Instinct 2s should perform similarly
Went from apple 4 watch(4years and apple 1 (2years)) to Garmin instinct 2 solar, I’ll never look back. I’m done with an iPad on my wrist and an analog smart watch is my way forward. I’m charging in 20days.
I believe the charge is pretty fast too because I have a fénix 6 pro which is a good a bigger watch and it charges fast. I feel like the watches battery last longer too because they don’t do all these unnecessary things smart watches do.
Keep at the videos man. I the instinct 2x tactical solar i also have the ultra. Garmin is a better sports watch, apple is a better smart watch. That’s really the deal. Enjoyed your video buddy.
This is RUclips at its best. Just a guy sharing. Not a business, no ads, no affiliate links. Thanks man.
I have to agree with some of the comments here. This is what I want in a RUclips product review... No ego, no presenter trying hard to be funny, just a person telling you how it is... Like you're walking with him in the park and he's just telling you his experience of the product you're interested in.
PS I just bought the watch
Practical review on the journey from Apple to Garmin, well done
I had vivofit 4 for the 1 year battery, unfortunately when battery drained the whole case and strap of the watch also crumbled so basically have to replace it every year. Need something more durable I think… I like the pace of this video
My Instinct 2S Solar arrives Friday. Can't wait.
How's it doing so far? Thinking of buying the same, perhaps non solar edition..
My journey is exactly yours: I had an Apple Watch and hated having to charge the damn thing every night. Then it fell off the charger and broke the screen, which made me more frustrated. Then I got a really nice rugged G-Shock with minor bluetooth + step counting capability. Loved it, but the metrics on running were garbage.
The Garmin Instinct 2 was the next logical purchase. I bought one today after watching your review. Really excited for it to arrive. I'm guessing it is what I hope for: the g-shock and the apple watch fused together :P
Thanks for the content.
appreciate the story and rationale! agree with the comments, it is unusual nowadays but your chosen format here has been helpful. keep it up man!
Great video man. I remember your video about switching to the g shock! Thanks for making this video, I've been looking at the instinct 2 solar!
Glad you like it!
Thanks. That really helped me. I was wondering if the 2S would be too small and i think it would be. The prices are good in the uk atm so will go for the 2.
I've come across a unused Garmin instinct s2 solar on marketplace for £150. Seller purchased in October 2023 for £297 but it's an unwanted Christmas present.
Thoughts on the solar 2s would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Hey! I’m thinking of getting the 2S and I was wondering if you’d be able to reply with your thoughts on this watch 10 months later. Are you still using it? Any issues so far? Would you recommend it to someone who (like you did) wants smart watch features in a form factor that’s closer to a g shock and not too-connected? Thanks in advance!
I just came from a Forerunner 55 and ordered a Instinct 2S(regular).
In terms of battery life i don’t use sleep tracking as i hate wearing a watch whilst sleeping, so i turn my watch off at night and got almost 3,5 weeks of battery life out of my forerunnner 55. So the Instinct 2s should perform similarly
Went from apple 4 watch(4years and apple 1 (2years)) to Garmin instinct 2 solar, I’ll never look back. I’m done with an iPad on my wrist and an analog smart watch is my way forward. I’m charging in 20days.
I believe the charge is pretty fast too because I have a fénix 6 pro which is a good a bigger watch and it charges fast. I feel like the watches battery last longer too because they don’t do all these unnecessary things smart watches do.
Had same journey AW->GShock-Instinct 2X😅
Good video review, thanks!
which band is this?
Keep at the videos man. I the instinct 2x tactical solar i also have the ultra. Garmin is a better sports watch, apple is a better smart watch. That’s really the deal. Enjoyed your video buddy.