Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Mist Gray - (2022)
Average customer rating
4.5
(481 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 481 reviews
5 Stars
334
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
9
1 Star
20
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Mist Gray - (2022)
Customer Rating
5
Game changer
on September 5, 2024
Posted by: Cashed_Out
I’ve had this watch for over a year.. gotta say it’s a game changer. I originally bought it for the heart rate monitor. Now I use it for much more. Just as recently as last week I realized I could track my pup from my watch. Not having to pull out the handheld every time is a time saver “not that’s it that hard in the first place “ but watching on the wrist speed and direction at a glance is great. I’ve put over 100 miles on the trail .. weather updates ,gps gym workouts . Garmin has a great product and pair very well with ease. Aruba to Alaska this watch is bulletproof.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, September 6, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on September 5, 2024
Posted by: Cyle S
from River falls, WI, US
The watch is very durable and holds a charge. Little bit of a learning curve with it when you first get it but otherwise I love it!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
New technology benefits old man
on August 31, 2024
Posted by: Sammi#1
I'm almost 80 years old, ruck and hike at least 30 miles a week. Wanted something to monitor my cardiac and general physical data while rucking as well as sleeping. I am very pleased with this watch and recommend it for any active person regardless of their age.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, September 6, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best smartwatch ever if it fits your needs
on August 25, 2024
Posted by: DanielTM
I've been using smartwaches since they exist, been through Sony, Samsung, Pebble, Fossil and now Garmin.
There is the obvious idea of matching what you want in a watch and the many different options out there, but if you're looking for
- lightweight, easy to sleep with it on
- outstanding battery life, takes 2 weeks for mine to wear out (and still has the capability of recharging using solar)
- robust software, with detailed sleep, exercise, heart, etc. data
- no frills build which can take a serious beat without a scratch
- outstanding battery life, takes 2 weeks for mine to wear out (and still has the capability of recharging using solar)
- robust software, with detailed sleep, exercise, heart, etc. data
- no frills build which can take a serious beat without a scratch
then the Instinct 2 Solar is the watch for you. I confess sometimes I feel like wearing the Fossil Gen 6 I have for the sake of colored, different faces (I subscribe to Facer, for the time being) but very rapidly I realize the sluggish performance and the incredibly small battery life are not for me.
The notifications work fine, having an altimeter to me is a bonus, I can use NFC to pay using watch only with my 4-digit passcode, and I can customize the watchface I chose from the few available - and you can download more, but I enjoy the one I setup enough not to will to change it.
I ended up leaving the Gen 6 and Samsung Active 3 behind and when I see new watches popping up - Samsung 7, Google Pixel 2 etc. - I see them as fancy, colorful, byt they do not appeal to me.
This is my first Garmin smartwatch and I understand there are plenty on their lineup - some very expensive and full of specs Instinct 2 doesn't have - but honestly, unless I'd have some use for it I'm truly happy with my watch.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, August 28, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on August 24, 2024
Posted by: Cory N
I have been an Apple Watch user for many years but got tired of charging it every night. This has been a great change
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
I am returning- not as easy to use as my Vivofit 4
on August 18, 2024
Posted by: JimMoo
This watch is. nightmare to work with—I was trying to upgrade to ant ability interface for my indoor bike trainer. No thank you- will put in data myself.
I like a watch that is easier to use and one that is more intuitive.
Will keep looking.
I like a watch that is easier to use and one that is more intuitive.
Will keep looking.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, August 28, 2024
Thank you for your review and experience with the Intinct 2 Solar. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best Health Watch I've bought
on August 13, 2024
Posted by: Clayton C
Compared to Apple, Fitbit, and all other watches there are, this one tops all in my opinion. The battery life isn't quite the 30 days it boasts but it still reaches 2 1/2 weeks on a single charge with continuous wear. No scratches or breaks in a year of wear. Pairs easily to the app and getting different backgrounds is fun. Definitely recommend if you want to track health as well as not have to charge it every day.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Old one was better (Forerunner 645)
on August 13, 2024
Posted by: Hob001
Received as a birthday present to replace my older Garmin that still worked great but two ears cracked and wasn't able to put a band on it anymore. Still works and is brighter than this new solar baloney. I love Garmin equipment, and as a pilot their reliability is second to none in my book. Disappointed every day tho with this one.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, August 15, 2024
Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct 2 Solar. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin