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Garmin Instinct

Overview

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.

Airoha

Model Released API Product Chipset APPro? References
Instinct 2X Solar - Tactical 2023-04 3.4.x 4394 AG3335M Y Garmin manual
Instinct 2X Solar 2023-04 3.4.x 4394 AG3335M Y Garmin manual + DCR review
Instinct Crossover Solar - Tactical 2022-11 3.4.x 4155 AG3335MN -  
Instinct Crossover Solar 2022-11 3.4.x 4155 AG3335MN -  
Instinct Crossover 2022-11 3.4.x 4155 AG3335MN - Garmin manual

Additional notes about the Airoha chipsets are available on another page.

Sony

Model Released API Product Chipset APPro? References
Instinct 2 / 2S Solar - Surf 2022-02 3.4.x ? CXD56xxxx Y Garmin manual
Instinct 2 / 2S Solar - Tactical 2022-02 3.4.x ? CXD56xxxx Y Garmin manual
Instinct 2 / 2S Solar 2022-02 3.4.x ? CXD56xxxx ? Garmin manual + DCR review
Instinct 2 / 2S - dēzl 2022-02 3.4.x ? CXD56xxxx Y Garmin manual
Instinct 2 / 2S - Surf 2022-02 3.4.x ? CXD56xxxx ? Garmin manual
Instinct 2 / 2S - Camo 2022-02 3.4.x ? CXD56xxxx Y Garmin manual
Instinct 2 / 2S 2022-02 3.4.x 3888 CXD56xxxx Y Garmin manual + DCR review + comparison
Instinct - Esports 2020-10 - 3126 CXD56xxxx - Garmin manual + announcement + DCR review
Instinct Solar - Surf 2020-07 - 3466 CXD56xxxx -  
Instinct Solar - Tactical 2020-07 - 3466 CXD56xxxx -  
Instinct Solar - Camo 2020-07 - 3466 CXD56xxxx -  
Instinct Solar 2020-07 - 3466 CXD56xxxx - Garmin manual + DCR review

Additional notes about the Sony chipsets are available on another page.

Mediatek

Model Released API Product Chipset APPro? References
Instinct - Tactical 2019-08 - ? MT3333 - Garmin manual + announcement
Instinct 2018-10 - ? MT3333 - Garmin manual + DCR review

Additional notes about the Mediatek chipsets are available on another page.