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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 230 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

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard the Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch's battery life and durability as exceptional, with many praising its long-lasting power and rugged construction. The solar charging feature is also frequently highlighted as a beneficial addition, while the GPS accuracy and comprehensive sleep tracking capabilities receive positive feedback. However, some users express concerns about the display's readability, particularly indoors, and the heart rate monitor's accuracy.

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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    This watch is amazing. Got it for an early Christmas gift.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Worth buying.. Extremely happy with this watch.. Love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      Thank you for your review. Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Watch

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

    Perfect watch and support bodybuilder help for health issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin watch

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

    Love this watch, a little complicated, but if you pair it to a smart phone it is user friendly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Rugged SMART WATCH

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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.

    Pretty much a solid rigged smartwatch. It works and operate great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Solar charging

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely the best!

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

    This is the best smart watch out there. I don't need a ton of apps I need it to work in the woods and outdoors. And it does! Solar charging while in the hills with no power is the best! Looks good as well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Dope

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

    I like it! But I feel like if it wasn't black and white only. Still a great watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Smartwatch

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

    This smartwatch is better than the previous model, better battery, better functions, same resistance, similar size, good manufacturing materials

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Happy with purchase

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

    Husband likes his watch. Wish they would have had the larger dial in black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

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

    Looks good, a little hard to read but will probably learn how to customize

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Connectivity

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Returned this watch. Would not connect to my phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin- last watch I'll buy

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am loving my Garmin! The sun isn't as intense as it could be so buying this item in Michigan may not have been entirely worth it, I do have to charge it every 4 days. And a little less if I am outdoors a lot, but it charges fast (plug in) and it's been a year and it did get a 2cm scratch, the band has been durable and the tracking went crazy in downtown Detroit pinged every tower it seemed. But overall a great watch to have!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Waste of money

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

    Too many software issues, watch froze out of the box, There is a soft ware update to fix it but since the watch was frozen the patch couldn't be installed. I had to completly discharge the watch, then re charge it to work. Drops communication with the app for days then with out warning starts working again. I expected something better from Garmin

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct 2 Solar. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com. Garmin Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Solar charging

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solar

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

    Solar works great. Toss up between apple watch ultra

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Display

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Cannot justify purchase.

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

    Honestly not a fan. Poor display, connection issues. and gimmicky solar power that doesn’t seem to make a difference.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct 2 Solar. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com. Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent

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

    Decent watch but feels like a Casio Ironmant. Plastic dominant. Returned and upgraded to Fenix 7

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Watch

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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, wonderful would definetly recommend getting one for anyone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heart rate

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Heart monitor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Heart monitor sucks, I had three different Garmin watches and they all had issues with heart monitor

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct 2 Solar. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com. Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Charging issues

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

    Purchased this for our son in the army and it has quit working. I am hoping I can return it when I get back from seeing him next week.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Definitely get in touch with BestBuy or Garmin support for further assistance with this!
      http://bit.ly/GarminContact-US Garmin