This page lists the GNSS chipsets that are used in the Garmin Instinct watches.
It should be noted that the Instinct is not supported by the most popular apps - Windsurfing application, APPro WIndsurf and GPSTC V4.
The various models are listed in reverse-chronological order. The release dates are generally from Garmin announcements.
| Model | Released | API | Chipset | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instinct 2X Solar Tactical | 2023-04 | 3.4.x | AG3335M | Garmin manual |
| Instinct 2X Solar | 2023-04 | 3.4.x | AG3335M | Garmin manual + DCR review |
Additional notes about the Airoha chipsets are available on another page.
| Model | Released | API | Chipset | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instinct Crossover Solar | 2022-11 | 3.4.x | CXD56xxxx | |
| Instinct Crossover | 2022-11 | 3.4.x | CXD56xxxx | |
| Instinct 2 dēzl | 2022-02 | 3.4.x | CXD56xxxx | Garmin manual |
| Instinct 2 / 2S Solar Surf | 2022-02 | 3.4.x | CXD56xxxx | Garmin manual |
| Instinct 2 / 2S Surf | 2022-02 | 3.4.x | CXD56xxxx | Garmin manual |
| Instinct 2 Solar Tactical | 2022-02 | 3.4.x | CXD56xxxx | Garmin manual |
| Instinct 2 / 2S Camo | 2022-02 | 3.4.x | CXD56xxxx | Garmin manual |
| Instinct 2 / 2S Solar | 2022-02 | 3.4.x | CXD56xxxx | Garmin manual + DCR review |
| Instinct 2 / 2S | 2022-02 | 3.4.x | CXD56xxxx | Garmin manual + DCR review + comparison |
| Instinct Esports | 2020-10 | - | CXD56xxxx | Garmin manual + DCR review |
| Instinct Solar Surf | 2020-07 | - | CXD56xxxx | |
| Instinct Solar Tactical | 2020-07 | - | CXD56xxxx | |
| Instinct Solar Camo | 2020-07 | - | CXD56xxxx | |
| Instinct Solar | 2020-07 | - | CXD56xxxx | Garmin manual + DCR review |
Additional notes about the Sony chipsets are available on another page.
| Model | Released | API | Chipset | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instinct | 2018-10 | - | MT3333 | Garmin manual + DCR review |
Additional notes about the Mediatek chipsets are available on another page.