Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Mist Gray
Average customer rating
4.5
(410 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 410 reviews
5 Stars
283
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
7
1 Star
18
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Mist Gray
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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Customer Rating
5
Rugged string
on September 6, 2024
Posted by: Jason ACCL
This is the first watch that I have owned that I
could honestly say that I don't worry about taking it off any time I start to do anything. This watch is rugged and long-lasting even with everything I have running it still will go well over two weeks before needing a charge. The only watch that I think I would buy if this watch ever does quit working is another Garmin
could honestly say that I don't worry about taking it off any time I start to do anything. This watch is rugged and long-lasting even with everything I have running it still will go well over two weeks before needing a charge. The only watch that I think I would buy if this watch ever does quit working is another Garmin
Response from GarminBy Garmin, September 6, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
3
Hard to read
on September 10, 2024
Posted by: Mike134
its very hard to read.... im getting up i my age and the screen is a little small for reading.
i bought it for the golf features.... so far it works good.
i bought it for the golf features.... so far it works good.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, September 23, 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.
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Customer Rating
4
Good watch
on September 14, 2024
Posted by: Cam2
Good fit and light weight. The solar is awesome, I’ve not charged it in a week and it’s at 90%. The only thing I dis-like about the watch is, none of the watch faces that it comes with lets you keep the compass on your Home Screen. You have to hit a button for the compass to pop up, which isn’t a big deal. But for me it would be more convenient to always have your compass on the Home Screen.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, September 23, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Great Improvement over the original Solar Instict
on September 14, 2024
Posted by: Pat0846
I purchased this watch as a replacement for my original Solar Instict. I loved the watch but did not love the relatively short battery period between charges. The Solat Instict 2 has great battery life and the watch now gives the owner the ability to document periods on a treadmill as an activity, which is my usual exercise choice. All in all, a really good, tough and handsome watch that is well worth the cost.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, September 23, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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