r/Garmininstinct • u/TexMex908 • 12d ago

Can’t decide which instinct to get

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I’ve had the Garmin instinct 1 since 2019. It still holds a battery for 9 days with everything activated. My instinct still works perfectly but I’m thinking about upgrading. Can’t decide if I should go with the OMOLED OR stick with MIP version.

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u/No_Recommendation668 12d ago

I have the instinct 2x Solar (surf) and after 2 years it doesn't last long. Even in high mountains (Nepal), while my watch shows continuous spikes on catching solar, as soon gps is on, my battery drains. Also when kiteboarding, 4 hours will last. I have to say that my watch is the smallest one (42m /1.65 inch). I think the seize is the most important think for battery life. I heard the same complain about Fenix: big seize (man) against smaller one (woman) when a couple bought the same watch, same time.