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Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 570 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the Instinct Solar Smartwatch's exceptional battery life and durability. Many appreciate the accurate GPS tracking and the convenient solar charging feature. While some users found the screen difficult to read and the watch face options limited, the overall feedback highlights the watch's fitness tracking capabilities and comfortable fit.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Durability
    Cons mentioned:
    Screen

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible!

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

    I had a Samsung active 2 before this, and the technology on the Samsung is way better than this Garmin. The screen is so hard to read, it's not touch screen, and it's confusing. I just got it today, and I literally have a headache from trying to use it. Because the display is awful. You can't adjust any watch display settings from the app. Way too expensive for the limited technology. The watch is comfortable and seems durable, but you have to hit the backlight button to see it. There's no way to get your steps on the main screen. Returning this in a couple days.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct 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:
    Battery life, Durability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garman Watches Are Good

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

    Great watch, durable, fantastic battery life, appealing & stylish. Provides all the Smartwatch functions you need in a rugged case.

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

    Garmin Watch - works great

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

    I've enjoyed my Garmin watch - easy to use and it's keeping my goals right in front of me.

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

    Great Gift

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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 it as a gift and so far he’s loving all the features. Waterproof is great. Very stylish. Definitely enjoying looking at our stats after bike rides and hikes.

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

    1

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

    I'm a watch guy never had a smartwatch before there is a big learning curve for me so I will be looking at the PDF owners manual and You tube videos through the summer.

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

    A Fantastic Fitness Watch

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

    I bought this as a gift for my daughter and she loves it. She hikes, bikes, skis so is very active. She loves all the different sorts of feedback that she gets. It's always great to give a gift that is appreciated!

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

    Garmin for the win

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

    Bought this for my girlfriend. She had been wanting one and we have not been disappointed. This will be her go to watch for a very long time.

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

    Great quality

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

    Bought this for my husband to have something more durable for day-to-day use. He absolutely loves it!!

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

    Love this watch!

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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 multiple notification features that work well. The charging feature is a bonus. Still learning other features, but glad to have this watch.

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

    Garmin

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch is amazing! Every feature it has works great and I have never had an issue with it

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

    Durable, long lasting battery, charge lasts a week

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

    This is a really cool watch. Works ok but doesnt track steps , tracks arm movement. Makes my sons arm raw.

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

    The non-smart smart 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 like the watch in the limited time I have had it. It’s a no thrills smart/fitness watch that is comfortable to wear all day long. Battery life is less with the more widgets you have running, but will last 8-10 days with out charging.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this watch watch functions more than I need GPS works great

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

    Just what she wanted!

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

    This was a gift for my daughter. She loves it. Exactly what she wanted. It tracks steps, but looks like a regular watch. She also does a lot more. My husband also has one. I guess I will be getting one soon.

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

    Garmin Instic

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

    Great all around starte to get into the gps/fitness relm of watches.

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

  • Cons mentioned:
    Watch face

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible Watch, Lasted 2 Years, Useless Features

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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.

    One of the worst and most disappointing purchases i've ever made. i bought 2 of these (one for me and one for my GF) thinking that since it was Garmin (and the price) that i was going to have a watch that would last with accurate features. The features are practically useless, the interface and button sequences you have to press to get to the features you want would mean you worked on the team that designed it if you really wanted to use them. and when you do, they aren't accurate with the junk app. some features would randomly come on (like fitness tracking without telling you so it would run for days for no reason, and it would put itself into low power mode no matter what battery life it had). watch band lasted a year. battery lasted 2 years. now it wont even attempt to charge, just a blank screen that wont even turn on. totally dead watch. i bought 2 of these, one for me and one for my GF. we both had the exact same issues. hers still charges but lasts about 2 days before having to recharge, which takes hours. wish i could go back and buy pretty much any other watch on the market.

    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 Solar. 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 solar 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.

    Awesome watch. My husband loves it. Works great without a problem

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

    Garmin Solar Watch

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

    Upgrade to my first Garmin and received a credit to boot. Easy to set up, and link to my phone.

    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

    Garmin solar instinct

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

    Pretty awesome little watch can't wait to upgrade to the instinct 2 tons of feature in the app

    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

    Garmin - Instinct Solar Smartwatch

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

    Purchased for my husband, to my surprise he loves it as much as his old smartwatch that he purchases for himself!

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