Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 40 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
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Specifications
- Screen Size30 millimetersTouch ScreenNoOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage1 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 30 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Built-in Storage: 1 gigabytes
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Hours slept, Pace, Respiration rate, Resting heart rate, Running/Walking speed, Steps taken, Target heart rate, VO2 Max
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant, Shock resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 328 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Band Material: Silicone
- Series: Instinct E (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-02932-00
- Product Name: Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 40 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer
- Color: Black with Charcoal Band
- Product Type: Activity tracker, Smartwatch
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Garmin Instinct E
- Series: Instinct E (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Year of Release: 2025
- Design
- Case Size: 40mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
- Case Shape: Circular
- Band Color: Charcoal
- Clasp Type: Buckle
- Rotating Bezel: false (Rotating the bezel controls the various functions of the device.)
- Dimensions
- Case Thickness: 1.6 inches
- Band Width: 20 millimeters
- Product Height: 1.6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.6 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.09 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length: 0.54 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Minimum Wrist Size: 107 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size: 179 millimeters
- Size: Adjustable
- Display
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Size: 30 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Display Type: MIP LCD
- Color Display: false
- Clock Display: true
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Customizable Watch Faces: true
- Screen Material: Chemically Strengthened Glass
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Not Applicable (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Connectivity
- Data Plan Required: false
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Adaptive Network Topology (ANT), Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Features
- Built-in Storage: 1 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Mobile Notifications: true
- Alert Type: Audible, Vibration, Visual
- Music Player: false
- Silent Alarm: true
- Built-In Microphone: false
- Voice Activated: false (Able to interpret dictation and/or respond to simple voice commands.)
- Activity
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Hours slept, Pace, Respiration rate, Resting heart rate, Running/Walking speed, Steps taken, Target heart rate, VO2 Max
- Multi-Sport Tracking: true
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Compass, Optical heart rate (PPG) sensor, Pulse oximeter (Sp02) sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Performance
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant, Shock resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 328 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Maximum Height of Shock Resistance: 4 feet (Maximum height from which the product can be dropped and resist some degree of damage from impact.)
- Minimum Operating Temperature: -4.0 degrees fahrenheit (The lowest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures less than the minimum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 140 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Charging Time: 120 minutes
- Charging Interface(s): Proprietary (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Replaceable Battery: false
- Material
- Band Material: Silicone
- Case Material: Fiber-reinforced polymer
- Camera
- Integrated Camera: No
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 753759339449
Instinct E is the supertough 40 mm smartwatch that gets up to 14 days of battery life. It includes essential features such as smart notifications and Connect IQ Store compatibility. It also features 24/7 health and wellness tracking with wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries). With its high-strength case and scratch-resistant lens, the Instinct E smartwatch can take on your toughest adventures. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. Plus, it includes a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-GNSS to keep you on track when you’re off the grid.
- Rugged design: Stand out with a rugged design, including a 40 mm high-strength case and scratch-resistant display.
- Tested for toughness: The Instinct E smartwatch is 10 ATM water-rated and engineered to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance.
- Essential health and wellness monitoring: Know your body better with health monitoring features, including heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more.
- Smart notifications: Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.
- Navigation features: Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-GNSS support.
- Built-in sports apps: Track your activities, including walking, running, cycling, hiking, strength training and more.
- Rugged design: Stand out with a rugged design, including a 40 mm high-strength case and scratch-resistant display.
- Tested for toughness: The Instinct E smartwatch is 10 ATM water-rated and engineered to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance.
- Essential health and wellness monitoring: Know your body better with health monitoring features, including heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more.
- Smart notifications: Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.
- Navigation features: Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-GNSS support.
- Built-in sports apps: Track your activities, including walking, running, cycling, hiking, strength training and more.
- Rugged design: Stand out with a rugged design, including a 40 mm high-strength case and scratch-resistant display.
- Tested for toughness: The Instinct E smartwatch is 10 ATM water-rated and engineered to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance.
- Essential health and wellness monitoring: Know your body better with health monitoring features, including heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more.
- Smart notifications: Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.
- Navigation features: Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-GNSS support.
- Built-in sports apps: Track your activities, including walking, running, cycling, hiking, strength training and more.
Whats Included
- Instinct E
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
- Instinct E
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
- Instinct E
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Q: What type of material is the watch case made of?
A: The watch case is made of fiber-reinforced polymer.
A: Yes, this watch is GPS enabled.
Q: Is the watch water resistant?
A: Yes, the watch is water resistant and is 10 ATM water-rated.
Q: Does this smartwatch have GPS?
A: Yes, this smartwatch is GPS enabled.
Q: Does this smartwatch have a silent alarm feature?
A: Yes, this smartwatch has a silent alarm feature.
Q: Is the display screen adjustable for brightness?
A: Yes, the brightness of the display screen is adjustable.
Q: Can I receive notifications from my smartphone on this smartwatch?
A: Yes, you can receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.
Q: Is the display screen on this smartwatch a touch screen?
A: No, the display screen on this smartwatch is not a touch screen.
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| Pros for Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 40 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025) | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Features, Flashlight, Solar Charging | There were no pros for this product— | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Features, Comfort, Screen Quality |
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