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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1317 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers express satisfaction with the Instinct Smartwatch's exceptional battery life and durability. Many appreciate its GPS functionality for outdoor activities and the ability to track various health metrics, including heart rate and sleep. However, some find the lack of a touchscreen and the size of the screen to be drawbacks. A few customers also mentioned that the price point and interface could be improved.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Heart rate

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good watch with unclear directions

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

    I love the watch for the basics it displays but not for the unclear directions in the manual . It's been very difficult changing things like the altitude, barometer and exercise option. I ride a stationary bike daily but can't find out how to get the watch to measure what I'm doing. I go up and down stairs daily but it doesn't always register on the phone connect app. The watch time and days and heart rate displays are large enough that I can read them without my glasses which is great. Also, I wear it in the shower or hot tub with no issues. Great feature. Battery life seems good in that I've only charged it once after 10 days when it was down to 2 bars.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beyond expectations.

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

    Wasn't sure if i'd like something on my wrist 24/7.But I have had Garmin for a month and love it.Battery life is actually 14 days as advertised! Don't have phone on my person and getting notifications is great! Cant imagine not having it now.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall 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.

    great GPS features. Tracks workouts easily. Amazing battery life.

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

    Awesome Garmin watch

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

    With all the different bells and whistles on this watch it’s hard to decide which is my favorite. Never got so much use out of a watch prior to this one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid watch with massive battery life

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

    Lightweight watch with all of the standard garmin tracking features. Battery lasts forever and you almost need to remember to charge it once every 2 Weeks or so. Used primarily for biking and it is solid. Heart rate tracking is not as accurate.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing watch.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Durable watch that can monitor your fitness activities and get you on and off the trail. There are better options, but this is a durable option for someone who doesn't need all the bells and whistles or has better toys for those purposes. Love the old school G-shock look.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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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 workout watch that tracks and has a ton of features. Fits comfortably and holds great battery life. The app has even more features and the Garmin eco system is constantly challenging you and increases your challenges based on your personal data.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good deal

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

    I really like it! It is both comfortable and good looking. The features are quite useful, qnd the operation is simple. Battery life is anothe plus.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very happy.

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

    Replaced my samsung galaxy watch with this one, mainly because it looked durable, as i cracked glass on two pevious samsung watches. So far it is great. Does everything i need it to and then some. Still finding out about some features, but would highly recommend if your looking for a smart watch. P S can' even tell i'm wearing it it's so comfy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Steep price but worth it!

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

    I love the battery life on this. Makes it feel like a normal watch. The workouts and trackers you can fit in this thing are amazing and you can customize text replies for time to get to your phone. Loving it even tho was worried about it at first.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch for rough jobs

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

    I bought this watch for my husband after doing extensive research. He had been wanting a smart watch but his job is just too tough for any smart watch. I'm so glad I went with this one. Not only does he love it, but it also holds up through all his hard work.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good battery

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

    Fantastic watch for the functional user. Great battery life and fast recharge time.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great performance outside, not too good inside

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

    If you are a hybrid indoor/outdoor runner, don't expect this watch to be very accurate translating steps to miles indoors, but its GPS capabilities are superb outdoors. Stable connection to phone to upload data to Connect, and while it's not beautiful, you're likely already aware of that and not looking at it for that reason anyway. This watch won't disappoint.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Durability, Gps, Heart rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    gamin instinct

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

    comfortable, heart rate and gps are spot on...watch video on youtube to learn how to use. would defiantly recommend..

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

    Garmin Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this Garmin watch. It has all the featues i need and even tracks your sleep cycles.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New watch for open water swimming

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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.

    I had an older model Garmin that broke and replaced it with the Garmin instinct . It acquires the GPS very fast and is more accurate in recording distances. Recharged battery very fast. I am still learning about all the features.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Durability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    German Watch

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

    Excellent watch, literally industrial and industrucatble.

    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

    The Go To for Everyone

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

    I was iffy about this purchase. I have never spent that much for a watch. My son has one and showed it to me. I already had the garmin app on my phone. Out of the box it synced up. It goes about two weeks on a single charge. Great pu!

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Durability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Clean and Rugged

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

    This is a great watch for the money, it's rugged but not to the point where it feels like a big piece of rubber on your wrist. black and white screen makes it easy to see and even has maps.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Durability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great first sports watch buy for anyone.

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

    Excellent sports watch with a ton of features. I don't use all of it as the only activity I do with it is running. Amazed at the battery life on it, almost 3 weeks without charging. I like the notification feature when paired with your phone, not needing to take your phone out of your pocket. The mobile app has a lot of social features which several other people might enjoy. It feels solid on my wrist and its durability doesn't have me babysitting it with care.

    I would recommend this to a friend