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
4
Great v overall except for hiking trails
on November 30, 2022
Posted by: MAgusta
I have c this for about a month and love the health tracking and overall excervise features. I do find downloading hiking trails way to n difficult.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, December 28, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use, great to read on the move.
on November 29, 2022
Posted by: carl H
from Pocatello, ID, US
Functions for every day, and every sport. long battery life. Biking heart rate miles, skiing in a resort vert. ect. But the best is for mountaineering, it does it all.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome purchase
on November 20, 2022
Posted by: Aaron K
Added the solar feature and it makes the world of difference when I forget to charge. Love Garmin's watch lines.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on November 19, 2022
Posted by: Jon M
from San Ramon, CA, US
Great watch for urban and back country use. Paired with smart phone and inReach Mini 2
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great Product with worse screen clarity than previous version
on November 19, 2022
Posted by: Christian A
I loved my Instinct 1 (non-solar version). The screen was very easy to read and the functions fulfilled my hiking, strength training, and MTB needs. When backpacking, the GPS module would shorten battery life to about 9 hours max from full charge. I needed something with more battery. The Instinct 2 seems to have more battery and promises to recharge with sunlight. While I haven't tested an 8-hour GPS non-stop usage, the battery seems to last longer in daily use. Still have to get a true test. But the big downturn right out of the box is the clarity of the display. With the exception of full sunlight, where there is no difference from the previous model, in any other light conditions in very noticeable. Dimmer and fuzzier reading. Other features are a great improvement such as more character lines in the notifications, more functions and a more accurate heart rate sensor.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Quality smart watch that can take a beating
on November 18, 2022
Posted by: Darren S
I've used this watch to find my phone in a thicket of briars, tells me all I need to know and has the long battery life with it solar capabilities (especially if you don't constantly monitor your O2 levels). Had the version 1 for years, enjoying the upgrade.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on November 9, 2022
Posted by: James S
from Chetek , WI, US
It's really easy to use and simple to learn to use
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Not used friendly to older citizens
on October 31, 2022
Posted by: Skip2934
A full download in plain language should be available.
The device was a present, as I'm 73 this should be more user friendly.
The device was a present, as I'm 73 this should be more user friendly.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, November 10, 2022
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.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
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