Yep - it's a tough adjustment! If you want it sooner I think you can still get the tactical for $50 more. Amazon has the green variant left: amzn.to/3HgZwRN
Man, those analog watch faces! Was really hoping they would get better! Nope. Still look like they were made by a 3yo. Nuts! Thanks for the deep dive, cheers!
Thanks for your detailed review. I have the 2X and am really liking it so far. I need reading glasses most of the time - so maybe the notifications could be bigger / full screen? Otherwise an AWESOME watch! 🙂
Good question - no it does not that I have been able to test, although I haven't tried hard! It's coming from the Apple Watch you may want to consider the 265/965 for the brilliant AMOLED screens!
Are you able to lockout the “torch” function to maintain light discipline in a tactical situation? If so, may you demonstrate? I’m thinking about getting one of these for work, but I am afraid I will inadvertently activate the “torch”
Dude, that is such an important and worthwhile question! Like such a crucial piece of information to have I bet! Unfortunately I am a little too hesitant to answer it just so that I don't take a chance of answering it incorrectly! I will try to see if I can uncover anything about it, because I don't know anything offhand. But in the meantime I would suggest searching for an answer yourself as well so that maybe we can both arrive at absolute clarity on it.
I actually think that when you activate stealth mode it not only dims the screen but protects against any accidental light emitting from the watch, so that would be a good place to start
@@HumbleCowboy92 I can't seem to find any clear info - you could enable the torch to only show the green light, but it doesn't seem to be a way to turn off the double click on the torch button to disable any light being shown
@@fitgearhunter I know on my Instinct 2 I can lockout the button, but the backlight will still turn on if I press the Light button. I’ll have to let you know if I find a way to lock it out at all or if I can’t. It looks I’ll have one tomorrow
@@fitgearhunter I am quite excited when the Fenix7x launch because same design with 6x and not much feature increasing, so now I am quite interested in instinct 2x
Tough to answer, they are both very different displays. I would honestly say they are equal in battery life, and if you are fine with the instinct 2X screen backlight being turned down then it will get longer battery life
Funny you should ask - finishing the apex 2 pro review soon! I love the style and build quality of the apex 2 pro, but nothing beats the comprehensive training and wellness data of the I2X, and the appearance is much stronger or more rugged.
Sure - you can access Wrist Gesture (turn it On) by long holding middle left - Settings - System - Backlight - During Activity/General Use. Hope that helps!
It's a shame both of the faces you chose as an example were the stock instinct 2 faces, rather than the 2X specific ones which are the first 5 in both positive and negative variant.
Yes I didn't even realize or think of that - good point - although the data field options are similar. I did notice on a couple of the newer ones that you couldn't access all of the data fields though.
Good day, where can I download this basic watch faces? I have Instinct 2 Solar Tactical, and like this frames on this watch faces, somebody has any links? Thanks in advance for your time
If the basic watch faces aren't on your current instinct, they unfortunately will have to be downloaded from Garman connect, using a third-party designer who created something to replicate the ones off of the 2X. Sorry!
Depends on the region of the world. The US had an update basically at release that included them, and everybody has to execute an update to get them even if they buy them now
Love these in depth videos that aren’t detailed as much on other channels. Thanks mate!
Awesome man - thank you!
Just ordered mine - backordered... Thanks for going through all the watch faces! And I'm in the same boat now - 47 and using low power readers a lot.
Yep - it's a tough adjustment! If you want it sooner I think you can still get the tactical for $50 more.
Amazon has the green variant left:
amzn.to/3HgZwRN
Great review man, I've just bought the Tactical (should arrive late this week) and I'm excited! :)
Glad to hear! That's the version I bought too and I like the red accents it adds
The Easy round data face is a good one too. Thanks 👍🏾
Battery percent on the watch face, I’m sold
Yep! I like that too. Haven't seen that before.
@@fitgearhunter I2 has had it for at least 6 months if not more.
The Instinct 2 has it. I also had the Vivoactive 4 which has it. I think all Garmin watches have it.
@@wintrymix not the first instinct which is the one I’ve had for the last three years. I have to go into the menu for the percentage to display.
@@wintrymix interesting - I have not seen previously!
Perfect for minimalists
Man, those analog watch faces! Was really hoping they would get better! Nope. Still look like they were made by a 3yo. Nuts!
Thanks for the deep dive, cheers!
Thanks for these videos…are you going to make a walkthrough with tips?!
Thanks for your detailed review.
I have the 2X and am really liking it so far.
I need reading glasses most of the time - so maybe the notifications could be bigger / full screen? Otherwise an AWESOME watch! 🙂
Thank you and yes I totally agree! It was finally a true solution for the instinct line for me, and great watch all around.
Could you do a video on how to enable applied ballistics on garmin instinct 2x tactical?
Great question. I feel like I'm not an expert enough on that capability to be able to provide clear guidance. Sorry!
Thanks for the review. I wonder if it is possible showind tides as Instinct 2 surf shows. Thanks!
No - I didn't find any Tides specific data options on the list. Sorry!
@@fitgearhunter Thank you!!
dang was hoping the bottom data customization would show more info for weather and date, kind of a bummer
Yes but there are a lot of options with data customization, so I wouldn't let that get you down
Just the video I was looking for. I was hoping they would have a new style of the analog. But they don't.
I know! And glad it helped! But... this watch is so so so much better than the I2 (imo). So much. Final summary review out tomorrow.
Please get a better camera, your content is great and deserves a better image!
Thanks! Quick question, coming from apple does this have the ability to show a real time compass as a watch face under data customization options?
Good question - no it does not that I have been able to test, although I haven't tried hard!
It's coming from the Apple Watch you may want to consider the 265/965 for the brilliant AMOLED screens!
any plans on reviewing Huawei Watch Ultimate?
I wish haha, but sadly not likely with the access here in the US still shut down.
Do you recommend to buy an Instinct for 150€ ? Only for running and track night sleep activities. Thanks in advance 🙏🏻
Hey! And no - not really - if you mean the original instinct. The I2 and newer offer too many new analytics to pass up IMO. Thanks!
Are you able to lockout the “torch” function to maintain light discipline in a tactical situation? If so, may you demonstrate? I’m thinking about getting one of these for work, but I am afraid I will inadvertently activate the “torch”
Dude, that is such an important and worthwhile question! Like such a crucial piece of information to have I bet! Unfortunately I am a little too hesitant to answer it just so that I don't take a chance of answering it incorrectly! I will try to see if I can uncover anything about it, because I don't know anything offhand. But in the meantime I would suggest searching for an answer yourself as well so that maybe we can both arrive at absolute clarity on it.
I actually think that when you activate stealth mode it not only dims the screen but protects against any accidental light emitting from the watch, so that would be a good place to start
@@fitgearhunter Thank you! I greatly appreciate it. I will see what I can uncover
@@HumbleCowboy92 I can't seem to find any clear info - you could enable the torch to only show the green light, but it doesn't seem to be a way to turn off the double click on the torch button to disable any light being shown
@@fitgearhunter I know on my Instinct 2 I can lockout the button, but the backlight will still turn on if I press the Light button. I’ll have to let you know if I find a way to lock it out at all or if I can’t. It looks I’ll have one tomorrow
Great Video 👍
One question, which Firmware is on your watch? I haven’t the 5th watch face on my watch???! Do you know why?
Yes others have said the same! I'm on the latest and it added the 5th
@@fitgearhunter thanks for answer. I have Firmware 2.06 and there is no other update doable ?!
@@Beckz7 are you in US? I'm on 3.11!
@@fitgearhunter no, I’m in Germany
@@Beckz7 curses - that must be why but not sure truly why!
I have the same exect watch but I'm missing some of the watch faces. Can you help? Missing the 4th. I like that the most.
So sorry to hear! I would only suggest you make sure you are updated to the most recent version
@@fitgearhunter I am. Just got the watch today. It's the Tactical version just like you have in the video. Anyway thank you for your response.
@@maxchronicler that is absolutely bonkers. I just got another update today as well, what version are you running?
@@maxchronicler I am on 3.11
I have the regular X2, I also don’t have some of the faces. My software version is 2.06 and I don’t any more system updates. 😂
I like analog, is it add any information?
Yes you can add three data fields to the analog ones!
@@fitgearhunter it’s quite less comparing to Fenix6x,
@@suttipongtrinate7354 yes for sure - but so many more features like new heart rate sensor and training readiness
@@fitgearhunter I am quite excited when the Fenix7x launch because same design with 6x and not much feature increasing, so now I am quite interested in instinct 2x
Which one has a better battery life, this one or the fenix 7 pro?
Tough to answer, they are both very different displays. I would honestly say they are equal in battery life, and if you are fine with the instinct 2X screen backlight being turned down then it will get longer battery life
Would you recommend the instinct 2x or the apex 2 pro since they are the same price point?
Funny you should ask - finishing the apex 2 pro review soon! I love the style and build quality of the apex 2 pro, but nothing beats the comprehensive training and wellness data of the I2X, and the appearance is much stronger or more rugged.
What is better for cycling(mtb), instinct 2x or the forerunner 955?
Either! The 955 includes full maps, but both include MTB grit and flow analytics which give great detail. Thanks!
Does the instinct 2 tactical can get the same Watch faces ?
It will have some but not all. A number if these are new and limited to the I2X. Thanks!
I fear the colours white and red will fade in time😮
Yes not sure on that! They might dim- the white more so. Actually I don't think the red would change that much
hi there, how to turn on the background lights when you flip-flop the Garmin 2x Moss color edition?
Sure - you can access Wrist Gesture (turn it On) by long holding middle left - Settings - System - Backlight - During Activity/General Use. Hope that helps!
@@fitgearhunter Yeyy, I got awesome,, Thanks, men.. Yesss...
@@joeyfortus8789 sure!
It's a shame both of the faces you chose as an example were the stock instinct 2 faces, rather than the 2X specific ones which are the first 5 in both positive and negative variant.
Yes I didn't even realize or think of that - good point - although the data field options are similar. I did notice on a couple of the newer ones that you couldn't access all of the data fields though.
Hi guys whats the difference between instinct 2x and tactical 🤔
tactical 2X has stealth, kill switch, parachute jumping, and a number of other options
@@fitgearhunter cool.Thanks mate
@@dasunalwis3489 you got it man
👍🏻
Thanks!
Would anyone know why I would be missing one of the stock watch faces? I don't have all the ones shown in the video on my new 2x solar
Yep! Certain regions of the world didn't get a specific update that carried with it the additional watch faces. Sorry!
@Fit Gear Hunter awesome, well not really but thanks for the reply ! Hopefully it will appear on my canadian watch with an update down the road
@@firemanjon yes hopefully so, makes no sense that they haven't updated at least the watch faces!
Good day, where can I download this basic watch faces? I have Instinct 2 Solar Tactical, and like this frames on this watch faces, somebody has any links? Thanks in advance for your time
If the basic watch faces aren't on your current instinct, they unfortunately will have to be downloaded from Garman connect, using a third-party designer who created something to replicate the ones off of the 2X. Sorry!
@@fitgearhunter Thank you for reply!
@@denyskhramtsov2211 sure thing!
Just watch the customise the screen part, still not any wise are you pressing two buttons at once or what, not very clear
Wtf i have the same watch but dont have the watchfaces from 2:12
I don’t have a lot of these on my 2x solar tactical coyote tan…. Wonder why. Can’t find the answer anywhere.
Depends on the region of the world. The US had an update basically at release that included them, and everybody has to execute an update to get them even if they buy them now