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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 19 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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79%would recommend to a friend
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth Every Penny

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

    Bought this a year and half ago after waiting for a sale. Replaced a heart rate watch/strap combo that were inconvenient and inaccurate. Especially after being diagnosed with right bundle branch block affecting heartbeat. This watch gives much more reliable heart rate. Very pleased with the Pulse Ox, sleep tracking, steps, stairs, calorie tracking. Although sleep tracker counts time laying awake as light sleep. Battery life 15 + days if not using Pulse Ox nor GPS. Pulse Ox on, drops battery to about 8 days. Bought smaller 40 mm watch because of skinny wrists, and I have to have my bifocals on to read smaller text. With heart rate displayed in the upper right circle, can't quite make out those numbers without glasses either. Small text is minor inconvenience for a reliable watch with so much function and long battery life. No way I'll pay higher prices for competitor's 1-day battery life products!

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

    Perfect for me

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

    Great size for my small wrist, battery last longer than I thought it would. Definitely worth the price .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Amazing watch, the battery last a lot! The size is perfect and the color is nice

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

    Great watch, great battery!

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

    Great simple watch, long battery life. Traded in my Apple Watch for something that lasts longer and has more exercise features! Small profile looks nicer tol.

    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

    First smartwatch

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

    It works perfect for me that just want to monitor my steps, sleep, heart rate and body battery. I just wish there should be a thing for nap.

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

    Amazing battery life.

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

    I just recently purchased the 40mm Orchid for my wife as a birthday gift and she loves it. At the same time, I upgraded myself from the instinct to the instinct 2 after 4 years. The battery life is amazing having to not charge the watch for almost a month is what sold me.

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

    Love this watch

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

    Love this watch. It is a smaller face and looks great on my wrist. I love the stats you can get with this watch. I have multiple watch bands that can easily change the look.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok for its price

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

    The screen is a little bit small and hard to read . Battery life is great

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

    Nice Watch But Font Is Way Too Small

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

    It's a nice watch but the font is way too small for my liking. I returned it and got the Forerunner 255S instead.

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

    Perfect for frequent hikers

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

    Does everything it's advertised to do. very comfortable, capable, rugged, and seems to be of great quality.

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

    Awesome watch

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

    Absolutely love it. Great functionality. Feels super light when wearing it all day long.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Many features

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

    Fits women’s wrists and has numerous features; easy to use.

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

    Great buy

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

    Great purchase for our son, he loves it. Wears it all the time

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

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good but not satisfied with display

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

    I like the watchbut i had to return it just because of display is too tiny and I find it difficult to read it.

    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 2S. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at [email protected]. Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Christmas gift for my son

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

    I bought this watch for my son for Christmas . He picked it out and said it had all the features he had been looking for in a high end sports watch!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not great

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

    I returned it. The screen is tiny! Just not practical.

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

    Small size and packs a lot of features

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

    I have not had a smart wartch in like 10 years. I hate the connectedness of smartwatches but I like that this one is slightly more functional in my journey to train for a marathon. I did not really have a need for the solar charging so I opted for this model. I am not disappointed. It does need charged every 2-3 days but not that big of a deal as I am not away from electric. I cannot get over how many features they packed into this when you connect to your smartphone. Well done.

    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

    Meh

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

    Broke within 14 days, Best Buy replaced it and not an issue since.

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

    Excellent

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

    I am very happy with my watch, it is excellent for keeping track of my health and habits.

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

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