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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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rugged, long lasting, fitness tracker/smartwatch

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

    Replaced a Samsung Galaxy 4, amazed by battery life (13 days), amazing companion app, and style.

    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

    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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Solar charging

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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

  • Cons mentioned:
    Display

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Might Want To Think Twice Before Purchase

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

    This watch has a ton of really cool features. I was really impressed with all it can do, even climbing stairs. But to me, the most important feature of a watch is to be able to tell time. Now I am older so my eyes are not as powerful as they once were, but this watch face was extremely hard for me to see. It was a deal breaker and I returned it for the forerunner 965. DAY and NIGHT difference. The bold AMOLED screen was worth the extra cost.

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

    happy customer - dad

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

    It was Xmass gift for my son -22 yrs old man. He is active person and it was perfect for him. Since he is so excited with Solar swatch, i am going to buy the similar one.

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

    Great watch

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

    I wanted to get a watch that could be taken on camping and fishing trips yet be appropriate for work. This is that watch, great to wear to work, outdoors, and working out.

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

    fire watch

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

    this thing is fire. i use it on all my runs and ruck marches

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No worry smartwatch

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

    Was hesitant to buy first smartwatch, but all is well since purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good purchase

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

    The watch is very useful and beautiful, a lot of helpful functions

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Technologically impressive but too cumbersome

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

    Technologically speaking, the Garmin Instinct 2 is a marvelous device -- incredible breadth of features, capability, solar charging, lightweight, etc. The problem is that it is so cluttered with features that it is difficult to remember how to use it. After playing around with it for an hour or so, I was becoming semi-comfortable with navigating my way around the menus and options. But I quickly came to the realization that if I put the watch down for any period of time, when I returned to it, I was once again stumbling around the menus trying to remember how to do things. In short, this is a fantastic device that tries to cram too much into a small package. I will be returning this item.

    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.
      Thanks Jenny Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Durability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Solar charging

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Health

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch for simple applications. Heart rate, steps counter and msg notifications is all I use it for.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good watch

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

    It’s a great watch. It’s light weight and has a phenomenal battery life.

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

    Excellent

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

    Good size. Nice features. Clear display. Comfortable fit.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best watch PERIOD

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

    From an Apple Watch to this. Insane difference if you wanna something to really track health and outdoor person or just active perfect perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend