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Garmin Instinct 2S, Smaller-Sized GPS Outdoor Watch, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing, Poppy

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Color: Poppy


Size: 40 MM


Style: Instinct 2S


Pattern: Watch


Features

  • Rugged GPS smartwatch is water-rated to 100 meters and thermal- and shock resistant with fiber-reinforced polymer case and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla glass; designed to fit a smaller wrist
  • 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.
  • Track your adventures with the built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter, plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo)
  • Understand your body better with all-day health monitoring features that track your heart rate, sleep, Pulse Ox, respiration and more (Pulse Ox not available in all countries. This device is intended to give an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device)
  • Built-in sports apps to take on running, biking, swimming, strength training and more; plus, VO2 Max and other training features

Product Dimensions: 1.57 x 1.57 x 0.52 inches


Item Weight: 1.48 ounces


Item model number: 010-02563-16


Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)


Wireless communication technologies: Bluetooth


Connectivity technologies: Bluetooth, USB


GPS: GPS Enabled


Special features: Multi-GNSS Support; ABC Sensors; Tracback® Routing; Smart Notifications; Safety and Tracking Features; Built-in Sports Apps; HIIT Workouts; VO2 Max; Daily Workout Suggestions; Recovery Time; MTB Dynamics; Wrist-Based Heart Rate; Stress Tracking; Sleep Score and Advanced Sleep Monitoring; Body Battery™ Energy Monitoring; Pulse Ox; Women’s Health Tracking


Display resolution: 156 x 156


Other display features: Wireless


Human Interface Input: Buttons


Scanner Resolution: 480 x 272


Color: Poppy


Whats in the box: Instinct® 2 series smartwatch, charging/data cable, documentation


Department: Unisex-Adult


Manufacturer: Garmin


Date First Available: February 9, 2022


Weight: 42 Grams


Standing screen display size: 1.12 Inches


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