Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Mist Gray
Average customer rating
4.5
(409 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 409 reviews
5 Stars
282
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
5
Great Watch with minor issues
on March 12, 2025
Posted by: Tai W
The watch works great, has lots of features and functions as listed. My issues mostly lie with the UI, the watch can be difficult to operate at times and not intuitive if you are coming from a non-garmin ecosystem. I think this watch works great for everyone though, its not crazy expensive like some of the other watches on the market but offers all the features just on a less interesting but more durable screen.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
One Of My Four Favorite Watches
on March 14, 2025
Posted by: Ron46mobile
I purchased this watch nearly a month ago and l'm mostly satisfied. My only regrets is it isn't amoled. Other than that, it's an awesome time piece.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
A watch for everything
on March 15, 2025
Posted by: Degen
This watch is absolutely amazing. It's not to cumbersome like some watches (Galaxy watch4 Classic comes to mind), it has a forever lasting battery (mine hasn't died yet nor needed to be charged(down to 6 days)), and it tracks everything i need minus blood pressure. The offline maps work wonderful for hiking, I've tested them on the 9 mile Clark's Creek trail. It has a mode for everything. The solar charging keeps it going. In my line of work, offshore Oil rigs, it doesn't get in the way or snag on anything (I do wear it on the underside of my wrist because of this). Highly recommended for everyone.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Reliable watch (so far)
on March 22, 2025
Posted by: Pa_runner_71
This is a pretty good watch, it has all the functions I need.
It gets 4 stars because it's not very intuitive, I had to check the manuals a couple of times in order to re-arrange screens, add ability to lap manually, etc.
It gets 4 stars because it's not very intuitive, I had to check the manuals a couple of times in order to re-arrange screens, add ability to lap manually, etc.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Simple and user friendly, long battery life
on March 24, 2025
Posted by: Shaun187
I got this watch because I didn't want all of the extra features that came with an Apple watch. I also wanted a battery that would last for longer than 1-1/2 days. So far, the watch battery is lasting as long as advertised. I charged it the first day and it said it was going to last 29 day, and its held to that. I also love the simplicity of it. It has enough features to satisfy my wants, like weather, step counter, and heart rate monitor, but none of the extra stuff that gets in the way and over-complicates it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Everything I wanted and nothing I didn’t
on March 31, 2025
Posted by: John K.
I’ve had it for a month now and love it. It’s everything I wanted and nothing I didn’t. Large enough display, battery lasts a long backpacking or mountaineering trip, plus. I don’t use it for maps so that was not an issue.
I’m very happy I bought this one!
I’m very happy I bought this one!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best watch I’ve ever bought
on April 10, 2025
Posted by: Ford
Simple, rugged does everything you need with just a bit extra. If you have the cash buy it. Don’t think..just act.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Updated screen
on April 15, 2025
Posted by: IKNOWCLUB
I had one before this one and I loved it so when a car ran it over I purchased a new one. This one has more update screen and long lasting battery. I'm an outdoor person and it has what I need and some. I love this watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin