Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct Solar Smartwatch 45mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Flame Red
Average customer rating
4.1
(732 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 732 reviews
5 Stars
449
4 Stars
122
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
42
1 Star
69
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct Solar Smartwatch 45mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Flame Red
Customer Rating
5
Love the ability to customize
on September 4, 2021
Posted by: Bettie
I've had the Instinct a little over a week now and really love it. I was replacing an old Forerunner, which in turn replaced another Forerunner. With both of those the battery life eventually became too short which is why I went with the solar powered Instinct.
The Instinct is as intuitive to use as my Forerunners and I've been able to easily customize the watch face and data screens to suit my needs. What doesn't fit on those is easy to scroll down to even when suffering from "hiker brain". I've also be able to turn off, or remove, features I have no interest in using (i.e. I'm on the trail for serenity, I don't want to be notified of every little thing).
As well as being comfortable to wear and easy to use (and read), I believe the Instinct is sold at a good price for its features and usability.
My wrist is small so I do wish there was the option of a smaller band but that's OK.
The Instinct is as intuitive to use as my Forerunners and I've been able to easily customize the watch face and data screens to suit my needs. What doesn't fit on those is easy to scroll down to even when suffering from "hiker brain". I've also be able to turn off, or remove, features I have no interest in using (i.e. I'm on the trail for serenity, I don't want to be notified of every little thing).
As well as being comfortable to wear and easy to use (and read), I believe the Instinct is sold at a good price for its features and usability.
My wrist is small so I do wish there was the option of a smaller band but that's OK.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 7, 2021
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Really comfortable.
on September 4, 2021
Posted by: Doug58
Being my first Garmin, I wasn't sure I would like it or get the hang of using it. In fact I was going to send it back. But after taking the time to read the manuals and learn the watch. I love it. I like the way it links to my phone. It does everything I want. After learning it, I'm very happy. I like I don't have to charge it everyday. Also, I never wore a watch to bed, but I am this one, and it doesn't bother me. I like the sleep stats it keeps. I'd highly recommend it. But also recommend studying the online manual before giving up on it and thinking it's too hard.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 7, 2021
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
4
Hard to set up features
on September 7, 2021
Posted by: Todd17
Love the look and feel of the watch. However, the features are difficult because of directions, or lack thereof, of how to set your watch up. You need more YouTube type tutorials or have it where you can set it up by your phone.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 7, 2021
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Pretty awesome watch
on September 7, 2021
Posted by: Jim H
Had it a week, still learning more things it can do. Great watch.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 8, 2021
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
easy to use
on September 8, 2021
Posted by: vet68wf6
so fare this has been one of the best watches I have ever had.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 8, 2021
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great Watch
on September 9, 2021
Posted by: Rob136
I recently bought this watch for hiking and for the navigation. I went to the renegade burning man festival and it was the only way I could easily get around to various places in the dark since their were no streets it good landmarks to use. The watch worked beautifully and I never got lost. The solar didn’t work as well as I had hoped but the battery lasted all weekend once I started turning it off when I wasn’t needing to navigate. The watch also feels better than any watch I have ever worn. I usually hate to wear a watch to bed, but this one is so comfy I never take it off.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 9, 2021
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on September 12, 2021
Posted by: Lucinda
I decided to go with the Garmin because I felt like my privacy would be respected. This is the first time I've enabled all features on a fitness device and I'm loving it. It's rugged, I'm not stressing about damaging it. The Pulse Ox is a great reminder to take a deep breathe. The move bar reminds me to step away from my desk and do a lap around the building. The heart rate & stress levels are helping me to take a moment... get myself in check.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 13, 2021
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
3
It’s a great watch but…
on September 21, 2021
Posted by: JSteban7
The watch is great but there is one thing. Extremely expensive. The watch features and interface really are not the best on a watch. The solar feature also isn’t the best, the battery will go down if not connected to a charger. No matter how bright the sun is, it won’t charge a bit. The battery will last a few days though with enough charge. The watch is user friendly and it looks good, it has a simple and clean design. Garmin just need to take it easy with the prices, I don’t think these are expensive to develop or have anything special other than the GPS.
Overall I’m somewhat satisfied with my purchase. 6.5/10
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 21, 2021
Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct Solar. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
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