Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 2S 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite - (2022)
Average customer rating
4.2
(175 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 175 reviews
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
10
1 Star
13
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 2S 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite - (2022)
Customer Rating
5
Solid product
on February 6, 2024
Posted by: Nafton
I got this about two weeks ago, and it is a solid product. Obviously, it does not have a color screen, and the screen is not high up, but it works wonderfully for what it is designed for which is utilitarian hard use. I haven’t run it all the way dead, but it seems like the battery actually does last about 18 to 19 days!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, February 7, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Great Features/great battery
on January 26, 2024
Posted by: KParrish
I bought this a month ago and WOW I’m impressed! I was a little worried not going the solar route bc of battery life with this 2. But with 21 days of battery, what more can you ask for? If you aren’t without electricity I think this watch is perfect for you. It takes an hour, maybe 2 to fully charge back up and even with my busy schedule I have easily been able to find time to recharge my watch for the next 21 days! This watch truly has every feature you could ask for. From heart rate, to endless activities to choose from, even to the accuracy of its sleep score tracking…this watch has everything you could need! Very durable as well. Love it and highly recommend.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 30, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Watch!
on January 22, 2024
Posted by: cats&tats91
I upgraded to the Instinct 2S from a Fitbit Charge 5 and I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner! The features are fantastic, everything is accurate, and by personalizing the watch face for the information I want displayed has helped motivate me to get up and workout even if I'm tired. I run 4 days a week and lift the other 3 and this watch is beyond perfect for both.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 24, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
4
Great Watch!
on January 21, 2024
Posted by: VaGuy
Great watch with nice features. I wish that some of the features were a bit more accurate though. There were steps added when I was driving my vehicle. It doesn't always pick up the floors you move up or down. The sleep measurements are a little off also.
With that said, the heartrate counter is nice, and steps taken are generally accurate enough. Compass also seems to be reasonably accurate if not dead on most times.
Overall, a good addition to most people's lives.
I also wish the Instinct had more color as well, but that's not really a huge gripe.
With that said, the heartrate counter is nice, and steps taken are generally accurate enough. Compass also seems to be reasonably accurate if not dead on most times.
Overall, a good addition to most people's lives.
I also wish the Instinct had more color as well, but that's not really a huge gripe.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 24, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
1
It's completely inaccurate
on January 15, 2024
Posted by: Nomoregarmins
I was hoping the monitoring would be accurate but by this advice I would be dead. Heartrate records that I'm running at 90% heart rate for 2 hours I would be dead if that were the case
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 23, 2024
Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct 2S. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
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Customer Rating
5
Great watch for running / trail running
on January 13, 2024
Posted by: Erik D
This watch not only looks great but has great features. It accurately tracks my runs and even shares where I'm at in my races when I turn that on. The other features are great too.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on January 13, 2024
Posted by: Olivia D
Durable, affordable, with all the features one could want. Best thing about it is the 21 day battery life, which true to its word lasted for my 20 day excursion in Bolivia. Also love the ability to track my climbing training with the climbing feature. Cannot think of any "cons" - it's what it says it is. If you are looking for a sleek smart watch with all the bells and whistles this isn't it. But if you are looking for a durable, capable watch to use or your training or in your outdoor adventures, this watch performs great.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
I love it but....
on January 9, 2024
Posted by: Dsmock15
Got this as a gift for Christmas and I had been eyeing it for awhile. My only complaint and the only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because the stock band was to small. I don't like big watch faces, which is why I picked this model. I wish they sent a longer band with it.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 10, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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