Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Refurbished Excellent - Instinct 2 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite - (2022)
Average customer rating
4.4
(575 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 575 reviews
5 Stars
399
4 Stars
94
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
27
1 Star
24
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Refurbished Excellent - Instinct 2 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite - (2022)
Customer Rating
4
Great watch for the money
on March 7, 2024
Posted by: captainkudzu
I’ve had my Instinct 2 for about a month now. As a former Fitbit user, I love it. The watch is very capable and battery life is phenomenal. When I first charged it, it showed 28 days. With a few tweaks to brightness, etc. it’s normally about 24 days to a full charge. Using the GPS reduces this, but not markedly so.
The menus seem confusing at first but are not hard to learn. They can be reconfigured to your personal preferences with little to no difficulty.
Some obscure functions can be a little hard to find, but YouTube videos are a big help in both setting up the watch and learning how to use it. Watch face can be changed but the Instinct 2 has fewer face and app options than other models. One thing missing is Garmin Pay, which is not available on the nonsolar Instincts.
Another feature that I miss from my Fitbit is the total daily mileage along with steps and floors.
Features that I do like include weather, health snapshots, altimeter, compass, barometer, sunrise and sunset times, and the ability to get phone notifications and calls (although the procedure for screening notifications is a bit wonky for Apple).
All in all, it’s a great watch and very capable, especially when compared with more expensive models. It’s great for running, hiking, walking and a variety of other sports as well as being a good timekeeper. I’m very happy with it. For me, the extra cost of Solar isn’t justified since battery life is already so good.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 11, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Never knew I needed it.
on March 18, 2024
Posted by: alepedia
First time I got a smartwatch like this, before I had Apple Watches and similar, with bright and colorful screens. This is a different beast, it goes a whole month between charges, the screen is always on, it has buttons instead of a touchscreen...etc. What I found is that it demands less attention from me but is always there, reliable and nice looking. It performs all of his duties without showing off. So I hope it lasts me a long time. I highly recommend it, just try it and see how it goes.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 18, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome Watch
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: 405Fireman
I've been wearing this watch everyday for about a month. And I love it. I love the display, granted it's not as "flashy" as some of the other options. Everything is very easy to see, I love that the heart rate is constantly monitoring and I love the layout of the home page. The display is easy to see in any level of brightness. I've used the running, stair master, pickleball, and snowboarding activities. I didn't realize the amount of information it would gather while doing certain activities, which was a pleasant surprise. I needed a tough watch for my job, anxious to see how well this watch holds up.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 22, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
So Far… So Good!
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: RussZ
Been wearing for about a month and it seems to perform very well. Still learning about all the features! I was considering the Apple Watch, but I really did not want a touch screen on my wrist (or a phone). This watch seems very rugged which is important because I am very tough on everything I own.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 22, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Running Dynamics Pod
on March 22, 2024
Posted by: Lee Lambright
This watch was the perfect pair. It is such a a help while trying to improve my run!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 1, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome features!
on March 25, 2024
Posted by: Michael007
As an avid overlanding adventurist with a penchant for cutting-edge technology, finding a reliable smartwatch that seamlessly integrates into both my home and outdoor life has always been a priority. The Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch, with its impressive array of features and rugged design, has proven to be an exceptional companion.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 1, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
First time garmin watch
on March 31, 2024
Posted by: RenneD
Still learning but enjoy the features, ease of use, easy readability on the go.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 1, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Still learning
on April 3, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
But I’m lovin it really I’ve barley taped what it can do but I’m tracking my pickleball so that’s a start.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 10, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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