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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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jcf

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

    Love the watch. I don't have to worry about charging everyday. For me it can hold a charge 14 days but

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

  • Cons mentioned:
    Display

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Outdoor Watch

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

    Good rugged smart watch. I went through two Apple Watches that cracked due to active lifestyle. Needed a rugged watch for fitness. Fits the bill but has some limitations. Screen not so bright and not a touch screen so takes some time to learn all functions. The Garmin App is just as good as Apple Watch App.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pratical for every day use.

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

    Love this watch. The battery last 30 days and I dont need to be charging it every other day like most other smartwatches. You can change the settings and use for tactical purposes.

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

    Excellent watch.

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

    Excellent watch. It has more features than I know what to do with honesty. If you want a watch that has a TON of capability, this is for you. If you don’t need all the features, the price is a little steep. There are probably better options in the 150-200 range. This is an awesome watch.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    instinct solar watch- great

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

    the solar watch is great. no more dsily charging. i can see amount of time remaining on battery and can charge on my time. love the health stats.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sleep tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You can’t go wrong with it

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

    The upgrade is really good. I can track my sleep my oxygen I can plan my strength workout and Check my progress. They are many sports even indoor

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

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    Nice watch that is built very durable, the solar feature really does extend the battery run time. However, I gave it 3 stars because it’s not designed to function with Apple iPhones. It disconnects every few days and I must manually connect using the phone app. This is still a problem after the firmware updates to the watch.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin solar watch

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

    I purchased the watch for my son. He really likes it. He says it keeps a charge for 2 weeks without any sun., works well with his phone alerts

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best watch ever

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

    It has a solar and no need to charge for more than 30 days, best for its price and its ability to trach daily activities.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really great for the money

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

    You get an an extremely reliable watch one that lasts anywhere from a few days to quite literally never dying aslong as it gets 3 hours of sun a day, it’s generally amazing!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great garmin

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

    My husband loves it. He went about a week without having to plug it in. Which his other garmin he has charge every 2 days or so. He took it out on a several day run.

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

    Perfect

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

    Got this for mg husband and he loves it! Such an amazong watch and lots of features

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Durability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super 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.

    Great buy if you love a Hugh quality watch! I hike and hunt. The user friendly watch is the best for all of that.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin - Great Battery and Functions

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

    This watch lasts a long time that is great for me. It has all the functions you need

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sleep tracking

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great customer service!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch, has very accurate heart rate and other bio metrics for ALL sports. Sleep tracking w/ sleep score is a game changer for training. Band broke after about 5 months of wear, Garmin replaced it under warranty no questions asked and payed for shipping.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Durability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch for the price. Very good quality and functionalitty.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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

    I really like this watch, the battery is great! The app is awsome and easy to use. Highly recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome 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 works like its supposed to. I have already gained extra battery time with the solar with being in thw winter sun for an hour. I Would recommend to a friend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So much better than my fitbit

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

    It keeps track of everything i want. My wife’s i watch stays charged for a day and a half and this thing stays charged for weeks.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very staisfied with the Garmin 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 a great smart watch. I like that it doesn't have to be tight to the wrist to measure all the health data. I haven't worn any jewelry in decades so this is a change for me. The only complaint that I can make about it is that the documentation for the features and how to access them is not accurate. Reaching some of the relevant menu items does not work as easily in real time use as it does in the manual description. When looking for a specific feature in the manual you must make sure you are using the manual for the exact smart watch that you bought since the menus may be different for solar/non-solar watches in the same family. The watch is light. The band is adjustable in 1/4" increments so it should fit anyone in the size range. The display is excellent and all information can be customized so you can make it display those things that are important to you to know. I have had this for more than a month and have used it for various activities in the activity list and so far it has been useful tracking metrics for me. I use the Connect app from the Apple store and everything syncs perfectly and is easy to reference. The only issues I have found are related to coming up to speed with usage of the watch so it is all on me if I hit the wrong button while I learned how not to set up an activity. Battery life is great. I use it to track health metrics and get more than three days out of it before I pop it onto the charger. The cable could be longer and that would be great but it works so it is good enough. GPS use while doing an activity will decrease battery life quite a bit. there are multiple power management settings though so you can find one that works for your situation. Great watch! I would buy this for a friend or family member or I would consider other Garmin watches as gifts. Within their product line there should be a watch for just about anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend