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2024-06-20T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Like it...But

Like the accu accuracy. Instructions not user friendly (maybe I'm not smart enough user). Strength program not helpful to me. Previous smart watch more friendly for strength results. I'll keep using, maybe even get smarter.:-)

Joefish

2024-06-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features.

I like the fact that it only has to be charged every 28 days. This was a big factor in my purchase.

Coeandrew

2024-06-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Fitness Watch!

I changed from Fitbit charge 2 to Garmin 16 days ago. The first day I was skeptical if the Instinct 2 was going to be right for me, but now that I've learned the basics I love it! It keeps me motivated to continue moving and the app gives just what I need to work towards a healthier me! Every couple days I discover one more thing about the Garmin that reassures me I made the right choice! I used Fitbit for years and always wondered how accurate the step count was. After getting my Garmin, it confirms my skepticism. When mowing the yard on my zero turn, the Fitbit showed I had 15,000 steps while riding. The Garmin shows none! Thank you Garmin for a great product!

JosieG

2024-06-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this watch.

This is my third instinct the original lasted a year. The instinct 2 last about the same. Had the send it in for repair. After almost 3 months got a new one shipped to Me after emails. Think it was lost in the system. Like the features. Hope this one last hate being without it.

J T.

2024-06-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice Watch

Works well for what my needs are. Keep track of my sleep and steps.

Mrivard2

2024-06-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features

It's very cool and I love to use it on runs and swims

Benisjamin

2024-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

I've wanted to get a Garmin watch for some time. I saw the Instinct 2, liked the features and it was in my price range.

NW41

2024-06-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Rugged, functional, intuitive.

Bought the instinct 2 after buying my wife the vivoative 5. It's my first time getting into smartwatches. My wife had a Fitbit which broke after 6 months. We are both so pleased with these two acquisitions; they both fit our personalities and lifestyles. I even went and bought the weight scale to try and lose lbs? we're garmin for life.

RCcola

2024-06-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love my Garmin

I've had it for a month now and love the Instinct 2 so much better than the competitors,and all their faces and and bells and whistles, this thing has everything you want with out all the fluff I give it 10/10

Jason1114

2024-06-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Swapped iwatch for this great device

I had a iwatch 7 and I probably expected something it wants to be but is not. I did not like how it feels on a hand, bumpy design. I really hate touch screen and greasy fingerprints on it, hate daily routing recharging it. Basically it is a show off device which I do not need. My choice fell upon instinct 2 without solar. I absolutely love its functionality, it had all I need. Start excercise? Press button 3 times (you will not miss time screen buttons, no need to scroll and do extra moves). It knows when I wake up and go to bed just like apple product. I can disable alarm and hourly chime with 3 clicks. Interface and UX was done by real pro and I love it. Everything is easy to find and is easy to use. Barometer in iwatch? Never heard of it? Here you go, garmin gives it to you for less money :) Display is not colored but who cares? I need it functional. 27 days on a single charge, can you imagine it apple? Probably not cause you died 26 days ago :) It gives an impression of powerful device nevertheless. Compass is very responsive, pulse display is almost immediate. Probably regret for buying simplest version and not 2x but still love the device. I realize some like it and some hate it.

ron2k

2024-06-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very happy so far

Bought this to replace my Forerunner. Love the additional features and data display flexibility. Sale price made this purchase a great value

LGRomero

2024-06-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the new features

Upgraded from the solar instinct, we can now put an activity on pause, and start a new activity. Thank goodness! We need that!

Qzle

2024-06-06T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great GPS, HR and Device Connectivity

Bought a few weeks ago and I'm impressed with the many features of the watch, connects to my Varia radar easily and the display is great in the sun. The sleep data feature has its issues but otherwise I love this watch.

Kweez

2024-06-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing battery and amazing tracking

I got this as a replacement and it is amazing and love the way it holds a charge and the way it keeps up with my exercises.

JulieI

2024-06-03T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Pretty good - happy with the purchase

Switched from an Apple Watch as I was tired of the lack of battery life. Pretty happy with what I got. Pros was a better HR tracking, battery life and some of the garmin recovery features are pretty cool. Downsides, the obvious - screen isn't as pretty and no apple pay. The only thing I'm not happy about is the weather. It really has a poor algorithm on where to get weather. Have to use the GPS and then it uses that as your location so if you go for a hike in the mountains... well your weather will be wrong for days (until it just stops working waiting for another GPS location).

jim27

2024-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great watch in many ways

Overall it works great. I'm still trying to learn the buttons since the face isn't interactive (I've been spoiled by other watches)

briansaling

2024-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Get it! It's awesome.

I bought this 2 weeks ago and LOVE it! Siooooo many functions. You can change the watch face. All the gear works. Just love it.

Micko007

2024-05-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best

The best watch is now and I've used several smartwatches, but this is the best of all with its long battery life and all the sensors it uses and accuracy.

Drazen

2024-05-30T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great watch

Pretty great watch, some functions are kinda hard to do like pulse ox but overall it's pretty nice

Rugbyprop76

2024-05-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love Liz

I've been very happy with my watch so far. I'm not very tech savvy, so I called customer support. After a 30 minute fight with th BS computer answering stuff. I got to talk to Liz. Holy crap what an angel she walked me through my issues and gave me information on how to get help if I needed it again. Dave

Dave6624

2024-05-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly what I wanted

This is precisely the watch that I was looking for. I hate smartwatches in general for the part that how they look since 'computer on wrist' is not a look that I am into, considering my love for classic watches and G-Shocks for sports. I was looking for a watch that looks minimalist but packed with health and performance monitoring features and finally someone listened. This watch does everything that I need as an outdoor guy, has a classic sports watch look and for $199 on a discount is just the cherry on top!!

psn86

2024-05-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great watch

Is there phone number to contact if I'm having troubles with the watch?

Frankie B.

2024-05-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Product Quality

Recently, I purchase the garmin smart watch. Phenomenal quality.

Squirrelcat

2024-05-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Garmin, instinct 2 smart watch

My first instinct 2 smart watch failed after a while. I contacted Garmin directly and they sent a replacement for no charge. The first watch I had would charge and last about 20 days. This new one has obviously had an upgrade because once charged it will stay charged for at least 30 days. Still able to track my steps, bicycling, sleep, calories, fitness age, etc. Love this watch!!

G-Bob

2024-05-22T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Very small text

The watch has the features I was looking for and performs well. The only problem I have is how small the text is especially when I receive a text message. I have a medical device that sends me readings and alarms via my phone and watch. The small text Makes it difficult for me to see my readings. I've tried to follow some self help videos but they are far too advanced for me.

Adsjcmo

2024-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Features!

I bought this a month ago and am really enjoying all the cool stuff it can do.

BB22

2024-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Garmin Instinct 2

I'm really happy with the Instinct 2 so far. It really has more features than I will likely utilize. I upgraded to this watch mainly for the battery life.

Curt2142

2024-05-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful features for a great price.

I purchased this watch to help keep me accountable for swimming and weight workouts. The Pulse Ox feature and heart rate are fantastic. Battery life is amazing compared to the fruit company watch.

Trazy

2024-05-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for health conscious blue collar worker

I just started running and I also cycle. I wanted something I could wear daily in the oilfields that could track my all my fitness activities without needing the advanced running features the Forerunners have. Ialso gave my Apple Watch to my wife. Daily charging sucks, this one lasts me a week between charges!

Briman71

2024-05-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Garmin for the win

I have always found it difficult to stay motivated and consistent with training. Turns out Garmin was the perfect solution for me. I had Vivomove 3 for a year and recently upgraded to Instinct 2. I am now highly motivated to train and lost over 20 kg since. Thank you!

Valkata

About Garmin Instinct 2 Standard 45mm Rugged GPS Smartwatch

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great features.

By Coeandrew

I like the fact that it only has to be charged every 28 days. This was a big factor in my purchase.

Love this watch.

By J T.

This is my third instinct the original lasted a year. The instinct 2 last about the same. Had the send it in for repair. After almost 3 months got a new one shipped to Me after emails. Think it was lost in the system. Like the features. Hope this one last hate being without it.

Whatever You Do, Own It
This rugged GPS smartwatch is tough enough to keep up with you and unique enough to fit your style. Now it comes in two sizes to fit every wrist.

• This watch is tough, which means no holding back
• Train your way with built-in sports apps at the wrist
• Smart notifications so you don't miss out on what matters
• Push boundaries, but stay on track with access to more satellites
• Understand your body better with 24/7 health monitoring
• Don't put a limit on your experiences. Keep them going with up to 28 days of battery life in smartwatch mode

Engineered For Endurance
This rugged watch is water-rated to 100 meters and is thermal and shock resistant. Plus, with a fiber-reinforced polymer case and chemically strengthened, scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass, this device is built to endure.

Designed To Do You
Bold colors, high-contrast displays and size options let you show the world that you do things your own way.

Track every adventure.

Multi-Gnss Support
Whether you're hiking, mountain biking, trail running or skiing, you'll have access to multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.

ABC Sensors
Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and 3-axis electronic compass.

Tracback Routing
Take the guesswork out of your return journey by using this feature to navigate the same route back to your starting point.

Reference Point
Keep track of a known place - such as your car or the trailhead - relative to your location, and easily find your way back to it.

Live connected.

Smart Notifications
Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with your compatible smartphone.

Connect IQ Store
Download custom watch faces, add data fields, and get apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store app on your compatible smartphone.

Safety And Tracking Features
When your watch and phone are paired, your live location can be sent to your contacts manually or - during select outdoor activities - automatically with built-in incident detection.

Train your way.

Built-In Sports Apps
Do whatever you love with preloaded activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming, strength training, indoor climbing, virtual running, golf, yoga and more.

Hiit Workouts
This activity profile tracks your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata and custom. Set the number of rounds, work/rest intervals and more.

VO2 Max
Train smarter with VO2 max, an indicator of how you can expect to perform. It even accounts for changes in performance that could be caused by heat or altitude.

Daily Workout Suggestions
View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride to match your performance and recovery as well as the races coming up in your Garmin Connect smartphone app calendar.

Recovery Time
After each workout, recovery time lets you know when you'll be ready for another hard workout. It even accounts for training intensity and factors such as stress, daily activity and sleep.

Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding
These activity profiles now automatically distinguish between descending and climbing. So you can hit start on your first run and leave your smartwatch tracking all day long.

MTB Dynamics
Track the details of every ride with mountain biking metrics plus specialized Grit and Flow measurements that rate trail difficulty and how smoothly you descend, giving you a score to beat next time.

Wrist-Based Running Power
See how much power you're applying to the trail or the road so you can manage your effort and fine-tune your training. No accessory required.

Know your body.

Wrist-Based Heart Rate
Get estimated heart rate data along with alerts if your heart rate stays too high or too low while you're at rest. Gauge how hard your heart is working during activities.

Stress Tracking
Heart rate variability is used to calculate your stress level score, so you can see if you're having a calm, balanced or stressful day.

Sleep Score And Advanced Sleep Monitoring
Get a full breakdown of your light, deep and REM sleep stages. View it all on a dedicated widget that includes your sleep score and insights.

Body Battery Energy Monitoring
Optimize your body's energy reserves, using heart rate variability, stress, sleep and other data to gauge when you're ready to be active or when you may need to rest.

Pulse OX
For altitude acclimation or sleep monitoring, a Pulse Ox sensor uses light beams at your wrist to estimate how well your body is absorbing oxygen.

Fitness Age
This feature uses chronological age, your weekly vigorous activity, resting heart rate and BMI to estimate if your body is younger or older than you are. Get tips to lower your fitness age.
Intensity Minutes
Track how many minutes of vigorous activity you're getting, when you earn them and during what activity. You can even view them as a data field during timed activities.

Women's Health Tracking
Use the Garmin Connect app to track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy. Log symptoms, get exercise and nutrition education, and more.

Garmin Instinct 2 Standard 45mm Rugged GPS Smartwatch Features

  • This watch is tough, which means no holding back
  • Don't put a limit on your experiences. Keep them going with up to 28 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
  • Train your way with built-in sports apps at the wrist
  • Smart notifications so you don't miss out on what matters
  • Push boundaries, but stay on track with access to more satellites
  • Understand your body better with 24/7 health monitoring

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • This watch is tough, which means no holding back
  • Keep them going with up to 28 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
  • Train your way with built-in sports apps at the wrist
  • Smart notifications so you don't miss out on what matters

What's in the box:

  • Instinct 2 Standard 45mm Rugged GPS Smartwatch
  • Charging/Data Cable
  • Documentation
  • MFG 1 Year Limited Warranty