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
4
Simple to use
on October 27, 2025
Posted by: Brechek80
I was looking for a watch with GPS on it. The GPS is easy to use, but the smart phone features are too broad. Would be nice to limit my alerts to just the important ones to just text, calls, and e-mail.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Does everything I'm looking for
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: Mike1982
Been using this watch for about a month as a replacement for a lower model Instinct watch that I lost on a trip to Africa. I hike, cycle, ski...and a few other things. The GPS works everywhere, as did the older model. I like to keep track of my activities and export them to STRAVA. Everything works flawlessly. The health metrics are also a nice to have feature. Got this watch on sale and its worth every penny.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Not what I expected
on October 20, 2025
Posted by: Mad max
Bought a month ago and don’t work as good as expected
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 21, 2025
Hi, there! If you are having a product issue I would recommend contacting our Product Support team. Our phone number for North America is 1-800-800-1020. The office is opened Monday through Friday, between 7am - 7pm Central Time.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Fits great.
on October 20, 2025
Posted by: Maintainer
Bought this for work. For the price it meets my needs with what it needs to do. Great fit, rugged and looks nice to boot!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy to Use and Worth It!
on October 17, 2025
Posted by: GunnerTroop
It’s great! A little confusing, and you have to download a few apps to get certain functions (highly recommended getting the Garmin app) but the base features are nice and easy to use! Loved the sleep score function, really detailed.
It charges fast and lasts days.
It charges fast and lasts days.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Instinct E
on October 1, 2025
Posted by: Instinct E
I like the simplicity of it compared to Instinct 2. But, not too many days. Only 16 compared to 28. Good enough for me, though.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features!
on September 27, 2025
Posted by: Boba274747
I’m very happy I bought this watch
It is very useful and comfortable on the wrist
It is very useful and comfortable on the wrist
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin gets it done!
on September 14, 2025
Posted by: Go Garmin
Super simple and classic feel. I enjoy this watch and the Garmin connect app.
I use the watch to monitor my health, the information for my sleep and overall health is great. Great watch!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin