Garmin Instinct
- Screen 0.9 inch inch MIP
- Battery life up to 24 days in smartwatch mode, 51 days with solar
- Water resistance 10 ATM (100 metres)
- Sensors 3-axis accelerometer, altimeter, compass, heart rate monitor and infrared sensor
- Date October 2018
Specs
General
| Physical size | 45 x 45 x 15.3 mm |
| Material | Lens material Chemically-strengthened glass; Bezel material Fibre-reinforced polymer; Case material Fibre-reinforced polymer; Strap material Silicone. |
| Charging | USB |
| Battery | Lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 24 days/54 days with solar; Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 56 days/Unlimited with solar; GPS mode: Up to 30 hours/38 hours with solar; Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70 hours/145 hours with solar; Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 28 days/ 68 days with solar |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM |
| Weight | 52 grams |
| Display type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Display size | 0.9 inch (custom, two-window design; 23 x 23 mm) |
| Display resolution | 128 x 128 pixels |
Sensors
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Galvanic skin response | No |
| Geomagnetic | No |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Optical heart rate | Yes |
| Electrical heart rate | No |
| SpO2 | Yes (Solar version) |
| Temperature | No |
| GPS | Yes |
| GALILEO | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| QZSS | No |
| Beidou | No |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Vibration motor | Yes |
| Microphone | No |
| Speakers | No |
Health & activity tracking
| Steps | Yes |
| Distance | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes |
| Sports tracking | Yes |
| Floors | Yes |
| Sleep | Yes |
| Heart rate | Yes |
| Stress | Yes |
| Blood oxygen | Yes (Solar version) |
| Respiration rate | No |
| UV exposure | No |
| Skin temperature | No |
| Hydration level | No |
| HRV | No |
| ECG | No |
| Calorie intake | No |
| Blood pressure | No |
| Glucose | No |
Daily smart features
| Smartphone notifications | Yes |
| Smartphone music control | Yes |
| On-board music storage | No |
| Connected pay | No |
| Cellular | No |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Operating system | Proprietary |
| Memory | 16 MB |
Disclaimer Note
These technical specs are correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publishing.