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
on September 6, 2024
Posted by: Zac S
It's a little bit of a pain for figure out the ins and outs of it coming from an Apple Watch that was pretty user friendly. Once you dial it in though it's is leaps and bounds better than Apple. Garmin has a good website to help you navigate the issues that I ran into.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Superb - with a learning curve
on September 6, 2024
Posted by: Geoff B
I got this primarily to wear during MTB rides, replacing my Apple Watch because it is utterly deficient - particularly but not limited to its incredibly poor battery life (less than 1 day) and its annoying tendency to just "ASSUME" I want it to do something, record something, track something and constantly chirp at me and distract me with no intuitive means of making it stop! So...I came up with this Garmin Instinct 2 based on a fair amount of research and I am completely happy with the purchase.
I normally wear an automatic timepiece - so the vast amount of data, functions, and "buttonology" of any GPS/smartwatch is a little overwhelming to me, TMI in some cases, but that's OK. Promptly after purchasing this, I put my automatic away and have been wearing the Garmin on a daily basis. Battery life is INCREDIBLY GOOD - you can go days and days without charging, and it charges fast when you need to. I particularly like the sleep data, and the ability to customize the watch face and features very easily via the Garmin Connect app and IQ store. I am still learning how to get the most out of this thing, that's a work in progress but simply a fantastic purchase. It is rugged, understated, and highly functional. Zero complaints. Bye bye Apple Watch...stop nickel and diming us on battery life!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on September 6, 2024
Posted by: Chris C
Great watch that covers my needs. Easy to use and holds up well.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Battery Life
on September 6, 2024
Posted by: Dan C
from Superior, MT, US
I've had a couple Garmin watches in the past and this one so far is my favorite. I was a little hesitant because it's bigger than what I normally wear but after a few weeks you get used to it. The battery life is phenomenal and that's what drew me to the Instinct 2. If you want a watch that can perform and not have to worry about battery life, the Instinct 2 is for you. It also has a great, easy to read face.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Limited control
on September 5, 2024
Posted by: Emre G
I wish to control the watch little more, and the apps on the phone weren't this complicated to navigate. I'd say it's expensive for what you're getting out of it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Nice Tactical Watch
on September 5, 2024
Posted by: Darren P
The watch has programmable features that make it versatile for the environment you may need it in.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great all around fitness watch
on September 4, 2024
Posted by: Seth R
I am a big fan of the Instinct 2. It has a fantastic battery life which was the primary reason I bought it, I outpace the battery loss with 30-minute charges every other day. An hour or two and it's fully charged. It records accurate workouts and has a lot of interesting data about your exercise. I would say it works for beginner recreators but has the room to move all the way into advanced stuff.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Tough smart watch
on August 26, 2024
Posted by: Maxwell F
I give the instinct 2 a score of ten because it is a perfect mix of elegance, durability and usefulness. You can feel when you put it on the quality and durability of the watch. It looks great with any outfit surprisingly and doesn't stick out like I thought it would. Everybody and their brother in my unit has one of these and now I understand why. For the price this watch has blown me out of the water.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin