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 Windsurfing application or 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.