Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 2X Solar Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - White - (2023)
Average customer rating
4.7
(307 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 307 reviews
5 Stars
242
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Star
5
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 2X Solar Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - White - (2023)
Customer Rating
5
Superior to Apple Watch
on September 30, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
I got tired of charging my Apple watch daily and not getting the performance from the location/ activity tracking features. The Garmin is superior in every area that I care about and isn't weighed down by a bunch of nonsense apps that I don't need or want.
And the red torch is so great in day-to-day and backcountry settings. Nice touch.
Do yourself a favor and just get it already.
And the red torch is so great in day-to-day and backcountry settings. Nice touch.
Do yourself a favor and just get it already.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Extremely rugged smart watch
on September 21, 2024
Posted by: Sam W
from Cocoa Beach, FL, US
I've used this watch (and the non-solar version) for about a year now, it's been taken surfing, diving, running, and has been put through intense work submerged in diesel and other industrial settings. I've never had an issue with the watch malfunctioning, and it has excellent battery life (27 days on a full charge).
The only detractors are that the compass is not very accurate, and will move around while stationary. Additionally, the solar charge feature is not all it's cracked up to be - I spend significant amounts of time outdoors in Florida in direct sunlight and haven't noticed much of a difference in battery life vs. the non-solar version.
Overall would recommend, I ended up getting this watch for my family members as gifts as well!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Almost a 5 star item
on September 16, 2024
Posted by: Colin I
from Huntington Beach, CA, US
I had to return one already because the vibration from notifications brake something loose inside so it was making a really loud buzzing noise. They replaced it real quick which was great. The only other thing that bothers me is that I have to sync it to my phone every day, even though I don't turn off either device. It does everything I need it to though, so I would recommend it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on September 8, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
Had Fenix 6 much better except color screen lighter and can use Fenix bands
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on September 7, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
The most accurate and user friendly outdoor watch I've owned.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 31, 2024
Posted by: KRISTEN D
Love the watch, tells me everything I need and want to know. Use it for running, swimming, CrossFit workouts, walking. The solar lasts a long time, especially in the summer, have had the watch for a month and only charged it once. Watch is easy to use, so any age or ability level can get the most out of it. I'd recommend it to anyone. It is large on my wrist, but don't even realize it's there when I'm working out.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 27, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
I have really liked this watch. No complaints at all. It has been really good for tracking bio markers and exercise. The geo navigation is not as good on this watch as some of the touch screen watches but I have still been happy with it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 27, 2024
Posted by: Evan G
Really great watch, takes a little getting used to the controls, but hppy with battery life, HR features and various activity use options.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin