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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1318 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.

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 watch for the price

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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 for what it offers. No complaints with it just wish it has a color screen.

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

    bought as a gift

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

    He loves it, still trying to figure it out without reading the instructions though!

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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great GPS

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

    I have been using this watch for over a month and it has exceeded my expectations. Great for running, walking, swimming, biking and hiking.

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

    Gift

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this watch as a gift for my husband he loves it more than the Apple Watch!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch!

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

    My husband bought this watch and he loves it. It's comfortable, it's easy to buy new watch bands, and it's a decent price point for the quality. We've been buying Garmin products for years and this one did not disappoint.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin

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

    I have looked at a lot of options and this one was just what I was looking for! I didn’t need it to have the solar charging capabilities. The size on my wrist as a woman is a bit large, but looks great and I’m glad I made the purchase!

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

    Great intelligent 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 product... Thanks to all reviewers I really the best of his class... amazing watch

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

    Great watch

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

    Replaced my husband Fitbit with this watch. Easy to use even for him

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

    Great Watch

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

    This is a very good one, i love it. Great features and easy to connect.

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

    Great value for the money

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

    Good functionality; not as sharp looking as the sports version

    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

    Great Watch, Great Buy

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

    It is very comfortable to wear and is durable. I build and maintain power lines and holds up to the job. I am rough on watches and it hasn’t scratched or broke so i recommend this watch

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

    Great data-keeping watch

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

    Excellent watch for running and reviewing data. No issues with iphone synch.

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

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Does everything it need to but one flaw

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

    This watch is amazing despite the fact that it causes skin irritation i have never seen from my apple watch or similar samsung watches. It caused my skin to peel on the location of the HR sensor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com. Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin smart watch

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

    I absolutely love this smart watch! I never miss an email or call.

    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.

    Like it a lot. It has lots of features like reps count, elliptical, indoor rowing etc

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

    Geek

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

    Excellent product for the money. Definitely worth the purchase.

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

    Garmins are excellent

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

    Great gift for my very athletic son. He loves the workout feature.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the Best Overall Smartwatches

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

    The Garmin Instinct Smartwatch is comfortable to wear all day. Ease of use to setup through the app and regular use. I like the fact that you can control what notifications you receive. Plus, it has a solid and durable build.

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

    Superior upgrade from Fitbit

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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.

    Extremely happy with this smart watch. I had a Fitbit Inspire HR which worked great for 4 years but Fitbit decided to shut off the ability to use a computer to upload my daily data (dumb move on their part). Since I don't own a smartphone or a tablet, they basically told me "tough luck" when I called customer service. Bought the Garmin Instinct this week and it's working great with my computer. I have to be honest--it has so many buttons and functions that it took a few hours to get it up and running and displaying what I want but it was well worth the time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Pretty great, but want a fenix instead. Will think it’s great even more. Lol

    I would recommend this to a friend