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Garmin - Instinct 2S Solar 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Neo Tropic
Average customer rating
4.3 out of 5
4.3
(163 Reviews)
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Rating breakdown 163 reviews
5 Stars
104
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Star
13
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 2S Solar 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Neo Tropic
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great Watch Great Watch
on September 13, 2024
Posted by: Carson N
Haven't had any problems with the watch. Wore it through a fire season as a wildland firefighter and held up great! Only thing holding it back from a 10/10 is that the battery drain fast when using the GPS. Tracking an hour run will drop the charge 4 days.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Love it!
on July 25, 2024
Posted by: Trisha M
I go on solo trips out of town to camp, mine, and fish and I love the emergency safety feature! Being able to track my sleep and stress levels has really helped me focus more on enjoying life. Learning to navigate the watch's is a bit much, but like any new tech it becomes natural the more you use it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Only real fitness option
on July 4, 2024
Posted by: Aaron W
I have tried close to a dozen fitness wearables. Sure nowadays they all track about the same metrics but what is the one thing that can cause you to break that cycle? Charging. There is not another device on the market with the battery life of a Garmin. Even using the gps a few times a week the device still last half a month. The durability is another competition destroyer. You won't regret it at all.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Love the smaller size!
on June 14, 2024
Posted by: Olivia T
I needed a durable watch for myself while working in the field and recreating. What finally sold me on the Instinct 2s solar is that it's smaller and better suited for my "delicate girl wrists". I'd been gifted an apple watch previously and it immediately got scratched and was just too tech-looking for me. I've been wearing the Garmin watch for about 3 months and have no complaints! The solar seems to help supplement the battery life, I'm glad I splurged for it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Love this!
on June 10, 2024
Posted by: Heather V
I've only had this for a few days, but very happy with battery life, GPS accuracy, and interoperability with my phone. I had purchased one for my son for his boot camp graduation and he couldn't recommend it strongly enough- so I decided to treat myself! I haven't found anything that I'm unhappy with- definitely functions as marketed! I'm training for a marathon currently and then will be completing the Grand Canyon R2R- I'm excited to have the flexibility of solar!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great overall watch
on May 26, 2024
Posted by: Susan R
I use this for hiking, rock climbing, skiing, and paddling.
Pros:
- small and light
- good battery life
- easy to use
- lots of sports included
- breadcrumb level navigation
Cons:
- based on the size of the watch size, solar add-on is not overly beneficial
Summary:
If you're doing a variety of sports at a moderate level this is a great option and good value. If you are looking for a watch that has topo-level navigation the fenix is probably a better option.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
on April 25, 2024
Posted by: Benjamin R
The size is perfect and the battery charges fast with the solar charger
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
buggy
on March 27, 2024
Posted by: Lin H
The first year I owned this watch I would have given it an 8 because the solar charging is probably more beneficial to someone living in a sunnier place.
Now, 1.5 years old, the battery is de-charging in just a few days and the backcountry ski function is buggy. I can't use it at all. I've followed the bug help advice without luck. I use the mtb function instead and the altimeter function is about 30% off. This high cost product should last longer!
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