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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.

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

    Sturdy watch

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

    I really like this watch, it keeps track of everything I need. The only thing it could be improved is the vibration setting for the notifications is very strong, wish we could change that in the settings.

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

    Never get lost

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

    This is a solid fitness and adventure watch. 5 stars once they beef up the solar charging abilities. The GPS Tracback feature is a game changer...being able to wander into the woods or not pay attention to turns at trail intersections when hiking/biking and never worry about getting lost is my favorite feature so far.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not happy with watch

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

    Watch looked great and looked durable. I couldn't figure it out, it was complicated. Even though it was paired with my phone it never would receive notifications

    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

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Garmin instinct solar

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Watch battery will not stay charged for longer than two days,don’t waste your money on solar charging either because it doesn’t.

    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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    happy

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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.

    happy works good @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

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

    Great watch!

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

    Classic look, and the app works really well. I like the battery charger feature is key

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible battery life

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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 been using Garmin for about 5 years now, and recently switched from the Garmin Instinct to the Instinct Solar. Saying I am disappointed is an Under statement. The watch is supposed be solar powered which sounds great on paper and all, but only if the battery actually was holding the charge. I give this watch a full charge on a Monday, run about 5 miles a day at the lake, my battery dies within 5 days, wit battery saver mode on.

    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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Customer Service

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

    Need to retrun the item , but customer service have very bad , I tell that i did not open and retrun it , it say you are only one after you retrun period , very bad customer service in Newington , CT breanch

    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. Thanks Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great, until it stops working

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

    Stopped working just over a year, stays charged for less than 5 minutes

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

    Awesome Watch.

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

    Bought this for my wife while on sale. Amazing watch.

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

    Fast and handy

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

    I’m in love with my new watches, I just placed the order and I got them super easy and handy service

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

    Orchid Garmin

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

    Love the watch, but not the bulkiness of the profile.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not enough for the Bucks

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

    Cost too high for a watch that doesn’t allow for apps add ons

    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 1 out of 5 stars

    Do not buy

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love love loved this watch until the battery life went down after 3 months. Now less than a year later and it dies after a half hour. What a waste of money

    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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not good

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

    It doesn't charge with the sun!!! I have tried many times

    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. Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garmin

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

    Buttons are uncomfortable when trying to switch from one solution to the next. Just changing the date to match the time is almost imposible. The lighting is very week. Would not purchase again

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not a giid buy, cheap looking.

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

    This istechnolgy is way behind. Its hard to read and it looks cheap.

    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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Burning my skin off!

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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 leaking battery acid and burned my battery wrist!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing an issue with your Instinct. Please go to support.garmin.com where you can click on this link and reach out to a product support associate for assistance. Garmin

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Complicated

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

    Too complicated for old guys like myself, returned to store.

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

      Thank you for your review and your 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, Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Instinct Solar

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

    Battery life and GPS functions are top notch. The comfort of the watch band is good enough that even the 13 yr old wearing hasn't complained.

    I would recommend this to a friend