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
Freaking awesome!
on August 14, 2020
Posted by: JDizzle1825
I've had the instinct solar for roughly 2 weeks and its full of awesome features, when you think you've seen everything theres always more.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 17, 2020
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Quality build. Simple but plenty of features
on August 15, 2020
Posted by: Teibaljm1369
Just purchased about a week ago. Live the ability to charge via solar power.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 17, 2020
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
like watch setting up not so much
on August 16, 2020
Posted by: dlvl1955
A little difficult to get program set up on it. Even had tech savvy users of other Garmin watches try it and they said same thing.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 17, 2020
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Mostly Perfect, Except For One Flaw
on August 22, 2020
Posted by: krusty505
I love many things about the Instinct Solar, but my 51 year old eyes HATE the small and, for me, useless round window on the face. I wish Garmin would ditch it in lieu of something more customize-able. There is simply no data field I can put in there that I can use. That said, I basically LOVE everything else about it. The battery life is awesome, and navigation is easy. It's nearly perfect, but I'm simply not going to run with readers on so that I can see the tiny data field.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 26, 2020
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Sturdy, functional, fully featured
on August 25, 2020
Posted by: D-G1
I switched from a Fenix 5 Plus... mainly for these reasons:
- Solar-Charging
- Underwater Heartrate
- Pulse-Ox
- Monochrome Display
- Solar-Charging
- Underwater Heartrate
- Pulse-Ox
- Monochrome Display
I could have upgraded to the newer fenix 6 pro solar to get most of these features above, but the Instinct Solar has, in my opinion a few advantages:
- price... lets face it, technology evolves and in two years you probably want the newer model ... the fenix for that is a tad too expensive.
- Monochrome Display... the thing offers a far better readability in adverse light conditions in comparison to the colour model in my opinion
- larger 100% Solar panel ...
- price... lets face it, technology evolves and in two years you probably want the newer model ... the fenix for that is a tad too expensive.
- Monochrome Display... the thing offers a far better readability in adverse light conditions in comparison to the colour model in my opinion
- larger 100% Solar panel ...
You loose the VO2Max... which I truly don't understand why (garmin, if you're listening, SW-Update please - please add VO2max to the Instinct)
You loose the full maps...
the maps on the fenix are cool - but I don't use them that much, so this wasn't a huge deal.
You loose the full maps...
the maps on the fenix are cool - but I don't use them that much, so this wasn't a huge deal.
The menus structure and overall interface design on the Instinct is excellent...
I think if you're looking for an affordable, rugged, well designed and extremely versatile sports/smart-watch and like the "G-shock" styling - the Instinct is hard to pass on.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 26, 2020
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Brilliant piece of equipment
on September 8, 2020
Posted by: Del1969
Have this a month and I absolutely love it, great features, great battery life, actually still haven't charged it yet, compass and altitude readings are very accurate, great for hiking.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 11, 2020
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
HR Monitor Died In Less Than A Month
on September 14, 2020
Posted by: Noe777
I've faithfully used an old school Garmin since 2011 and was excited to take my training to the next level with the ability to customize workouts, and monitor my heart rate. Worked well for about 3 weeks, and then I started noticing inconsistent readings during my past couple of runs. I was aware that wrist HRM can be accurate for an entire run, but take time to adjust during quick fluctuations of running intensity. Was just about to order a chest HRM to get that level of accuracy with my interval training when I noticed the wrist HRM just stopped working altogether. I checked the manual, double-checked my settings, recharged the watch, and even reset the system. Sorry to have to return this, but if the HRM doesn't work then defeats the main purpose of having this watch.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 14, 2020
Thank you for your review and your 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
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great battery life
on September 14, 2020
Posted by: Orangie
I love the watch. Had it for one week and still cannot believe the things it can do. The apps that go with it a really good as well. I would give it a 5 str rating except for the manual which does not appear to be up to date with the watch. Some things I just cannot figure out how to get them operating properly. I recommend this watch.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 15, 2020
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin