Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Mist Gray
Average customer rating
4.5
(438 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 438 reviews
5 Stars
304
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
7
1 Star
19
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Mist Gray
Customer Rating
5
Worth The Price
on August 30, 2025
Posted by: Bobert45
I’ve had this watch for about a month, its got more features than you'd expect. Comfortable, not clunky, amazing feel on the buttons. Super long battery life I’ve only charged it once. Highly recommend if you need an outdoorsy or active lifestyle watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love this watch
on September 3, 2025
Posted by: Dustin V
I wear this watch pretty much every day, and it's been amazing. It's survived mountain bike crashes to deep whitewater swims and came out completely unscathed. I thought the white band would get dirty or fade, but over the last 2 years, it's been great. The only thing I would say is that if you sweat a lot you might want to look for a non-silicone band or just remember to take the watch off from time to time.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
3
More Isn't Better
on September 5, 2025
Posted by: Mike P51
Recently replaced (battery wouldn't hold a charge!) my original Instinct Std Ed, vintage 2020. I thank Garmin for making the replacement easy and affordable; service is outstanding, as are their products! But I believe the Instinct II Solar is waay more complicated to setup! Too many activities to choose! So far, I've spent 3+ hours attempting to setup up the new Instinct in a similar fashion as the old Std Ed...and I'm not there yet! Assuming after several more frustrating hours, I'll prevail!
Response from GarminBy Care, September 10, 2025
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and for sticking with Instinct! We know the Instinct 2 Solar offers more features than the original model, and that it could feel like a big setup process at first. The good news is you don’t have to tackle it all at once! You can always start with just the activities and data screens that you use most and then customize further as you go.
Our Support Center has step-by-step articles, videos, and the full manual that can help guide you through setup and personalization. You might also find it useful to search by topic of keywords (like activities, widgets, or data screens) to quickly get right to the info you need. You can find our Support Center here: http://ms.spr.ly/6422scKE0
If you get stuck on anything specific, feel free to reach out to Garmin Support directly at 1-800-800-1020 Monday - Friday, 7am - 7pm Central time (closed weekends and holidays). We're always happy to help!
Our Support Center has step-by-step articles, videos, and the full manual that can help guide you through setup and personalization. You might also find it useful to search by topic of keywords (like activities, widgets, or data screens) to quickly get right to the info you need. You can find our Support Center here: http://ms.spr.ly/6422scKE0
If you get stuck on anything specific, feel free to reach out to Garmin Support directly at 1-800-800-1020 Monday - Friday, 7am - 7pm Central time (closed weekends and holidays). We're always happy to help!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
My Third Garmin
on September 6, 2025
Posted by: Charjiao
I switched to Garmin after going through 2 Fitbits in approximately 3 years. I started with a Venu Sq which lasted 3+years. I had to replace it after it gave out around year 2 (GREAT WARRANTY!). My sister gave me her Vivoactive, which was awesome fitness tracker, but alas, it didn’t last a year. Probably because it was pretty old. I inherited my solar Instinct 2 from my brother-in-law (he passed away in October). It seems to be pretty durable. I still need to add some activities to it but I’m happy to have a reliable fitness tracker to keep me accountable! My sister who gave me her old Vivoactive also has a solar Instinct 2. I like Garmin products and will continue to use them.
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Customer Rating
5
Not going back.
on September 9, 2025
Posted by: Adam H
The black and white screen, the simple inputs, and the ridiculously good battery life has trumped all other garmins I've owned. Smart enough to be useful, not too techy to be in the weeds of itself.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on September 9, 2025
Posted by: Jaron V
I love this watch. I use it for anything from climbing and adventuring into the mountains to working as a firefighter paramedic. I love the solar function, the battery life lasts forever. It has a good balance of ruggedness and toughness as well as functions. As a first responder it is perfect for tracking my health statistics, while also performing well and staying tough in different environments. Love this watch.
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