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
Fantastic watch
on August 5, 2024
Posted by: Burgosa
I hesitated at first but I am glad I finally made the move , this is an amazing watch with so many smart features besides the solar charging capabilities and the regular battery long life once you charge it .
It might not have the touch screen feature like so many reviews complaint about , but to me is the perfect watch for either office , casual or the outdoor life which is the main reason I got it
I can recommend it enough
You will not be disappointed go for it
It might not have the touch screen feature like so many reviews complaint about , but to me is the perfect watch for either office , casual or the outdoor life which is the main reason I got it
I can recommend it enough
You will not be disappointed go for it
Response from GarminBy Garmin, August 6, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great flexible smart watch
on August 3, 2024
Posted by: Jimbobcooter
Got this watch to replace a Forerunner 45 as my every day watch. The battery lasts at least 8 days so far even with eight GPS tracking activities each week. The Forerunner would last through 2 activities before needing recharging. Comfortable, lots of functionality and easy connection to my phone for tracking activities. So far it has far exceeded my expectations.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, August 6, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
My favorite watch
on August 1, 2024
Posted by: Daniel S
from Woolwine, VA, US
Very versatile and unobtrusive. Very light weight and comfortable. Extremely durable and waterproof. I love the stealth mode.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Exactly what I needed!
on July 29, 2024
Posted by: bray-d-b
This is my first Garmin device and I absolutely love it! It's super easy to navigate and has all of the functions I was looking for. I've had it for a month and it's holding up very well. I'm also impressed with what the Garmin Connect app has to offer.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, July 30, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Stopped consistently working
on July 28, 2024
Posted by: Ehurd
After 2 years the watch stopped tracking efficiently and will not connect with the app.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, July 30, 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
Customer Rating
3
Great platform, software lacking
on July 27, 2024
Posted by: Jon D
I love my Instinct 2. I purchased the solar option, however I don't think it adds much. Also, the hardware is great, software seems to be lacking.
Things I enjoy:
Sleep tracking and body battery appear to match how I'm feeling, activity tracking is pretty cool, accurate gps, return to start, Backcountry skiing activity
Sleep tracking and body battery appear to match how I'm feeling, activity tracking is pretty cool, accurate gps, return to start, Backcountry skiing activity
Things I think can be implemented better:
Apple iWatch can detect you started an activity and ask if you want to track that activity, would be nice Garmin. I'm new to lap swimming, my watch doesn't adequately track distance (I know I don't have a perfect stroke, I'm new). Trying the Garmin Coach (which I'm stoked about) and it can't understand that the benchmark run I did (which was loaded to my watch and told me what to do) was the benchmark run the app needs me to do for coaching.
Apple iWatch can detect you started an activity and ask if you want to track that activity, would be nice Garmin. I'm new to lap swimming, my watch doesn't adequately track distance (I know I don't have a perfect stroke, I'm new). Trying the Garmin Coach (which I'm stoked about) and it can't understand that the benchmark run I did (which was loaded to my watch and told me what to do) was the benchmark run the app needs me to do for coaching.
Overall, I love having the watch. I recommend buying one. But, Garmin, please step up your software game, it feels like an afterthought.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Nice watch
on July 23, 2024
Posted by: Chrisedd
So far has been a great watch. Love the way that I can customize the screens. Along with what data is collected and shown.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, July 30, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
connectivity
on July 23, 2024
Posted by: bull
i am so sick of the Garmin losing connectivity. i have to delete my garmin from the app and go through the restart phase 2-3 times a week to keep it synced. getting old real fast
Response from GarminBy Garmin, July 30, 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