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Garmin’s new Instinct 2 Solar can go for 28 days on a full charge while

The Instinct 2 Solar ticks all the boxes that Garmin aims for with its devices: it’s comfortable, designed to meet a specific market and works alongside a tremendous companion app. Picture: Steven Lippman

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, Price: €449.99, 5/5 stars

Garmin had a great year in 2021 and has started 2022 in style. The Instinct 2 Solar ticks all the boxes that the company aims for with its devices – it’s comfortable, designed to meet a specific market and works alongside a tremendous companion app.

That last feature is one no other smartwatch maker has managed to match yet. Garmin Connect works as the optimal companion tool ...