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Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite - (2022)

Model:
010-02627-10
SKU:
6494666
$397.99
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 242 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

95%
would recommend
to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch for its exceptional battery life and overall performance, with many appreciating its ruggedness. The solar charging capability and ease of use are also well-received. While the GPS accuracy, lightweight design, and fitness tracking are appreciated, some customers have noted concerns about the screen brightness and the watch's size.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Garmin

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Keeps up in every time zone. User friendly and great app to pair with watch

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome all around do all watch! Love solar charging and everything else about the watch

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review. Garmin Garmin

  • chuck

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch with long lasting battery charge.would recommend to anyone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review. Garmin Garmin

  • A lot of features for a watch

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does everything I expected it would and fairly easy to figure out all the functions

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review. Garmin Garmin

  • Garmin

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does everything and more. I bought this for my husband and he loves it!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great improvement on original

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Like the original Instinct but better screen resolution, improved battery life, and more smart features.

    This review is from Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Tidal Blue - (2022)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Coordinates

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice watch; comfortable, updates quickly, great tool for geological topography, Kudos.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin does it again!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch! The charge lasts an extremely long time as well! Love it!

    This review is from Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Mist Gray - (2022)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Everything it was advertised to be!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this as a Father’s Day present for my husband. He’s been very happy with it!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin Solar

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice watch! Was a pain setting up at first but got through it!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Purchase!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well and extremely reliable!! 10/10 definitely recommend!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Would buy again

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch. Works good has many features. Good condition

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review. Garmin Garmin

  • He loves it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got the watch for stepdad for christmas and he loves it so far

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my second Garmin, the other one was OLD. This is a great watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it, no nonsense. Just straight to the point. Wish it was bigger but I’m very happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Review Watch Garmin

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nothing to complain about! Great ! D.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review. Jenny Garmin

  • Best sports watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Watch is great! My husband love the watch he uses it everyday.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review. Garmin Garmin

  • Best Buy Employee

    Last forever

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    [Employee of bestbuy] Best watch and most convenient. Never gotta worry bout the charge

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-r

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works excellent, solar charging is very functional.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review. Garmin Garmin

  • Dang High!!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not Bad, just that its so dang high, if it was the tatix 7, then it would be a straight up buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
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