Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.2
(77 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 77 reviews
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Star
8
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
Customer Rating
3
Maybe it will grow on me?
on June 27, 2026
Posted by: C.Doug
This my fourth Garmin, and it's by far my least favorite. I had a fenix 6 before this (my fenix 6 abruptly died, and no longer charges), and the feel of this one kind of reminds me of the old G-Shock watches. It's not stylish at all, so I will only wear it for my workouts and then switch to something with personality. I plan to put it to the test in a short race, so I will report back.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Issues
on June 25, 2026
Posted by: Issues
Not pleased with it. Multiple times I have to turn it off and back on because it does not connect or sync.
I would upgrade to the more advanced model but do not want to pay that much and continue to have the same issues. Also, it is not user friendly to move to the correct app or connecting activities
I would upgrade to the more advanced model but do not want to pay that much and continue to have the same issues. Also, it is not user friendly to move to the correct app or connecting activities
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Switched from APPLE
on June 23, 2026
Posted by: Cheryl C
I like my Garmin very much. Still navigating it switch from Apple Watch. Wish I would have bought the next step up Love the look of the watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Loving my new Instinct!
on June 14, 2026
Posted by: StevieB39La
I've used Garmin products before, just not a full-sized watch. Then I was given a Fitbit to use. After wearing it out, I decided to go back to using Garmin products. Luck would have it that Garmin was having a sale on their watches. I chose the Instinct - E and I'm so happy with my choice. It provides all the information that I need health wise. And when linked to my phone, I get all of my alerts and notifications on my wrist. I don't have to pull my phone out to see them. I've only had the watch for a week now and I'm still learning how to use it and find all the uses it has to offer. But I am extremely pleased with what I know about it now. I can't recommend this watch enough.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
on June 11, 2026
Posted by: MFN420
My watch can't select anything
Postage no bubble wrap
Postage no bubble wrap
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on June 6, 2026
Posted by: Disneyfan 2026
Great price! Battery stays charged up to 17 day! Great watch! Garmin watches are the best and have many different watches to pick from with a price to match anybody’s budget!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features!!
on June 4, 2026
Posted by: Js-niven
I love my Instinct E! It’s a simple, yet smart watch!! Would recommend for those looking to track health stats but not have something too extra
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch!
on April 26, 2026
Posted by: 518TG
Great watch with all the activities that I do. The only thing I want to mention is that I didn’t receive a charging cord with it. I was thinking it was included.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin