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
4
on February 20, 2023
Posted by: Jesse L
Battery lasts a solid week with regular use/workout tracking. Garmin works as advertised.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on February 9, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
I had a problem with the first watch I got. But garmin replaced it for me. But about the watch, it's an amazing device for running, skiing, snowboarding and other activities.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
This Is A great Watch!
on February 4, 2023
Posted by: Andrea D
I have a video review but I failed to mention that the battery life is good. It's the perfect watch if you don't want or need all the bells and whistles. It has exactly what I want. I have had so much fun with this watch and with the Connect App. Another cool thing is you can add this watch to the Strava app and it will send all information from your watch to the app. Just discovered that today.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on January 27, 2023
Posted by: Berrett W
intuitive with great battery, I can get the 4 hole buckled and just fits without being an oversized watch face, just wish the strap was longer
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
This watch rocks!
on November 20, 2022
Posted by: Devin B
I absolutely love this watch. It does everything I need it to when working outdoor collecting ecological data. The battery life, even while tracking heart rate and location lasts a lot longer than my Vivoactive 4 watch. The interchangeable bands are nice too, though I wish all of them were a little longer. My wrists aren't very big and I still don't have much room left in the band.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Watch.
on November 3, 2022
Posted by: Joe G
Great fit for a smaller wrist and the watch face is not too large. I like the versatility of what data and information it gives the user. I found it great for tracking my fitness, sleep, and putting GPS points down, that I can see with my phone with the help of the Garmin Earthmate app.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Feature loaded and durable at a reasonable price point
on October 7, 2022
Posted by: Anwar A
from Canmore, AB, CA
I primarily use my fitness tracker for hiking and long-distance inline skating. I upgraded from a Vivoactive 3, which served me well; however, the battery strength diminished to the point that it would no longer last beyond a few hours of activity. Admittedly, I had doubts about going from the Vivoactive's colour touch screen to black-and-white display and buttons, but it quickly became intuitive. If you're unfamiliar with Garmin devices, there may be a learning curve navigating to apps and settings.
The PROS: Being able to do back-to-back multi-hour activities without worrying about the battery dying mid route is amazing! For a stats nerd like me, I love the additional metrics like body battery, which add value at the higher price point.
A few CONS: The charts (sleep, etc.) are difficult to read due to the screen size and grayscale display. The Garmin phone app compensates for this.
The map function (on hikes, for example) is frankly useless. Since the Instinct doesn't have the capacity to store trail maps, this tool only shows the path you've taken in 0.3m intervals. That's useful if you're following the same way back on an out-and-back trail. But it won't guide you if deviated off trail at any point.
In retrospect, I wish I'd prioritized the watch size over the colour and instead selected the 45mm case size. But overall, the Instinct is a great option for those seeking a more durable Garmin with longer battery life at a lower price point than the Fenix.
SUGGESTIONS: A colour option could be an improvement for future iterations. I also really wish Garmin would develop a native inline skate app. I use the cycling one and it seems to be ok, but it's fair to question the accuracy of an app that's not sport specific. (There's a third party one out there, but it offers a few unnecessary stats that cannot be removed or customized.)
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
What's a wall charger?
on October 7, 2022
Posted by: Amber B
I cannot believe the battery/solar on this watch. I never have to make decisions between recording an activity and knowing the time, which used to be a hard trade off for me when it came to smart watches - especially on big backpacking trips. I also use this for biking, hiking, kayaking/rafting, and walks around town. I work outside (not tracking) and usually gain days of battery life when it's sunny.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin