Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 2S 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Deep Orchid - (2022)
Average customer rating
4.3
(166 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 166 reviews
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
9
1 Star
11
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 2S 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Deep Orchid - (2022)
Customer Rating
4
Nothing is perfect
on April 17, 2025
Posted by: Michael R.
I bought it 2 months ago. In the swimming mode it doesn't measure my heart rate. I tried all I could but wasn't able to fix it.5
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin Instinct 2S
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: LaurBinn
I am an avid hiker and backpacker. I wanted a sports watch that wasn’t too bulky but had lots of features. I also wanted the battery to last awhile so I didn’t have to worry about recharging every few days. On the regular setting I get 21 days of battery power! I love this watch! It tracks my hikes. It has an altimeter, compass, pressure. It tracks my sleep and important health stats. It notifies me of texts and calls. Very versatile. I’m excited to take it with me on the John Muir Trail this summer, 220 miles. Great watch! Very satisfied!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features!
on May 23, 2025
Posted by: Codom
Rarely have to recharge. I’ve always been an Apple Watch gal but hands down much better.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Overall, good.
on June 8, 2025
Posted by: Roadcycler
Scores of functions, some extraneous, maybe it tries to do too much? Watch band is a problem...stiff, uncomfortable and needed to be replaced with a softer material.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on June 20, 2025
Posted by: Mary K
Great watch, I enjoy the long battery life for hikes, biking, etc.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
on June 20, 2025
Posted by: Fernando E
Rugged. Great battery life. Very accurate activity tracking.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
on August 2, 2025
Posted by: Derek B
I have one and use it for wildland fire and absolutely love it. I use the compass, barometer, altimeter, sport tracking, calories burned, ect. to help my performance and know the face of the slope or shooting quick asmyths. my wife also has a Garmin and she absolutely loves it and uses it for forestry. I would recommend this watch to anyone but I would say definitely get the solar watch it's worth the extra money.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
3
Heart rate is hit or miss, nice watch otherwise.
on August 3, 2025
Posted by: MR89
I purchased this watch hoping to track my heart rate. I’m not really a big tech guy so the instinct 2 was my choice for its simplicity. It works well as a watch but the heart rate monitor doesn’t track over half the time. I’m constantly removing and adjusting the watch trying to get a reading. So basically it’s just a watch at this point.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin