Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.2
(67 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 67 reviews
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Star
7
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
Customer Rating
5
Everything I needed!
on July 8, 2025
Posted by: Levi32
I wasn't looking for anything too fancy, just something to get a little more intentional with my overall wellbeing. I've had smart watches in the past, but they seemed too much like a phone on my wrist. I did a lot of looking into different fitness watches and health trackers and this seemed like the right fit, and it was! I still get notifications, but I enjoy how the wellness features are highlighted rather than the social features.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
It’s a really good investment.
on June 28, 2025
Posted by: Big Moe 64
I was wanting a smartwatch, my granddaughter showed me this one. I have enjoyed it
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Way better than Fitbit.
on June 24, 2025
Posted by: GarminFan
I originally had a Fitbit but they got rid of the web based dashboard feature (I prefer using a laptop PC style) which was a real bummer for me so i tried Garmin and like the whole experience much better. Thanks Garmin.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great Features, Not Intuitive
on June 17, 2025
Posted by: Hellfire
Instinct E offers great features and fits comfortably on the wrist, making it a solid choice for everyday wear. It provides access to a wide selection of watch faces through Connect IQ, but adjusting the watch face and reorganizing quick view items isn’t as intuitive as expected. While customization options are plentiful, navigating them requires some patience. Despite that, the watch’s overall functionality remains impressive. The ability to switch between a 12-hour and 24-hour clock is surely available—I just haven’t discovered the setting yet!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Durable alternative to the Apple Watch
on June 14, 2025
Posted by: JBC531
My wife gave me this watch as a retirement gift. I had wanted a smartwatch but didn't feel a high priced Apple watch was durable enough for my lifestyle. This watch is rugged and can handle the abuse I give it. I build guitars as a hobby and constantly bang a watch against tools and flood it with sawdust. I think this watch can handle it!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing GPS running tracker
on June 12, 2025
Posted by: Charito23
My wife gave it to me as a gift for my fitness journey and so far I’m beyond happy with it’s capabilities
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Really cool GPS watch
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: BrianM
Trading up to Garmin from Apple for the back-trac feature mostly, but man does this thing have battery life. My other watch dies in 1-2 days, but this thing will go for a month or more on a single charge, and I can charge it from my cell phone. Really impressed.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Hard to use.
on April 7, 2025
Posted by: JLBC
While it has great features many are difficult to access. It is complicated to use some features.The watch is overly complicated.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin