Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 2S Solar 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Neo Tropic
Average customer rating
4.3
(163 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 163 reviews
5 Stars
104
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Star
13
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 2S Solar 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Neo Tropic
Customer Rating
5
I love this watch!
on May 1, 2023
Posted by: Stacy D
from Breckenridge, CO, US
I've had it for almost a year now and it is still perfect. I wear it camping, backpacking and for everyday use. It holds a charge well and shows no sign of wear & tear despite daily use.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love
on April 16, 2023
Posted by: Rachel P
I'm loving this watch. It definitely does the job and more for a runner or athlete in general. I love the long battery life, the size and fit and the color as well. But the best part is that it works for anyone fitness minded. It's great for a novice and beyond because it has so many things that it monitors and offers. I'm very happy with my purchase and would totally recommend to others.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on April 3, 2023
Posted by: blain E
It does what I want: functions as a watch with GPS capability. HRM has been surprisingly accurate during tracked activities. I don't utilize many 'connected' features, but it's a great watch and tracks well. Battery life is great, though time will tell if the solar aspect is worth the $$.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on April 2, 2023
Posted by: PRISCILLA B
Die hard gshock fan but had a hard time finding a fitness watch with good tide function w/Casio. This Garmin model fits the bill with its simple screen, accurate tide graph, rugged minimalist design and super functional sensor. Only downside is it drains my phone battery a bit but the fitness data it collects is amazing and worth the hit. The band on the s model is more ladies fit and short for my average wrist so I changed it out for a 21mm seiko monster rubber diver band. Really like that it has an original design and not the ubiquitous square iwatch that is overplayed. Great for all levels beginner to expert.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Instinct 2 solar
on April 1, 2023
Posted by: Colten M
from Murfreesboro, TN, US
The watch is great, does everything I need it to do. I find that the gps can be buggy at times and takes a while to get a check mark. Also the solar doesn't seem to do that much for the battery. I would still recommend as it is a good watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on March 27, 2023
Posted by: RJ B
Great for my first smart watch. This thing does so much its almost overwhelming. I've taken to just learning maybe one a week. The battery life is pretty amazing as well. I work indoors and still get 2 or 3 weeks out of a charge. My eyes are getting older and I can read the watch face without my reading glasses, which is nice. It is lightweight and I barely notice I am wearing it.
If you dont need full blown maps or a color display the Instinct 2 is a great watch.
If you dont need full blown maps or a color display the Instinct 2 is a great watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on March 21, 2023
Posted by: Anna W
Battery life is fantastic, heart rate monitor is accurate, able to track the workout stats I want to as well as use as a daily watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
User-friendly and COOL!
on February 26, 2023
Posted by: Jess C
I switched from the Vivoactive to the Instinct. I thought I was going to miss the touch screen and colors but honestly, the Instinct is so much easier to use and has way more features! Love that I can charge it via solar, especially when I'm out on long river trips or backpacking trips. It tracks my activities very accurately. I have yet to use the actual GPS feature but I imagine it's great.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin