
Instinct E is the supertough 45 mm smartwatch that gets up to 16 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.
Q: Does it work with music apps
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Q: Is there on option on the clock for standard hour / minute hands vs. digital readout?
A: You can customize the Instinct E watch face information and appearance. Also, you can use Garmin Connect IQ to customize further. Thank you for choosing Garmin. For further assistance please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Garmin

Instinct E is the supertough 45 mm smartwatch that gets up to 16 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.

Instinct 3 is the rugged 45 mm GPS smartwatch with a 0.9” display, built-in flashlight and unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions). With bolted construction, a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on your toughest adventures. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. To keep you on track, the Instinct 3 smartwatch includes a built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. Plus, multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life. Its 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with heart rate tracking, 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). Instinct 3 also includes Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported bank).

Train brilliantly with the Forerunner 265 GPS running smartwatch. Its colorful AMOLED touchscreen display stands out while the training readiness feature — which tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — helps you crush your goals. Wake up to your morning report with HRV status to see health insights alongside an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Plan your race strategy with the race widget, which enables personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt to performance, recovery, the race you’re running and its course. Get ready to make the most of every run with wrist-based running power and multi-band GPS. And when you want to switch it up with cross training, choose from more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlons, cycling, swimming and more. Get a more complete picture of your health, not just a glimpse, from your Forerunner 265 with up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.

Instinct 3 is the rugged 45 mm GPS smartwatch with a 1.2” AMOLED display, a built-in flashlight and up to 18 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. With bolted construction, a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on your toughest adventures. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. To keep you on track, the Instinct 3 smartwatch includes a built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. Plus, multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life. Its 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with heart rate tracking, 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). Instinct 3 also includes Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported bank).
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Absolutely love this watch. I was looking for a smart watch that looked like your regular everyday watch. Tracks my sleep, runs, HR etc. This watch is NOT touch screen which i love.
This review is from Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 40 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
Canizzy Posted
Sturdy watch and good for trekking. While less on number of features but good enough for what I had in mind
This review is from Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Electric Lime with Electric Lime Band - (2025)
DSSS Posted
This watch is horrible!!! It's monochrome and the backlight is weak. Which means in a dark room or in an area with low light, you won't be able to read your watch. It looks and feels cheap. It does not have touch capabilities. Get a Samsung or Apple watch.
This review is from Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 40 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
Ellis Posted