Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 2S 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Deep Orchid - (2022)
Average customer rating
4.2
(175 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 175 reviews
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
10
1 Star
13
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 2S 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Deep Orchid - (2022)
Customer Rating
2
Re-Gifted
on December 19, 2022
Posted by: RheddBetty
The manual was in the smallest print that I've seen. I wasn't happy with the small face and low-lighting; made it difficult to read in the night time. The picture of the Garmin watch appears sturdy and user-friendly.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct 2S. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Watch
on December 9, 2022
Posted by: TheTexan
This watch is second 2 none at this price !!!!!!!!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, December 28, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love that I made the change!
on December 3, 2022
Posted by: BarbC
This is my 3rd Garmin, and I've loved everyone! The Instinct2S was a big change as I was coming from the VivoActive, a slim fit device. As a trail hiker, the 6 hour limit on my Vivo just wasn't enough. I find the S fit perfect for my petite wrists. And because the Vivo has no side buttons, I was hesitant at first as my wrists can get angled with my hikes. To date, no issues of accidental pressing, the buttons are slim. I find the Instinct2S light and non-bulky. Set up was simple and love the fitness features that I had never had before. I went with Poppy, love it, an early holiday present to me!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, December 28, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
It Was The Best Watch
on November 27, 2022
Posted by: BirdXSauberSlapper04
This Watch has the Feature i need most, The Pulse Ox, Sleep Tracking and Hydration and the sleep tracking helped me to remind myself to sleep well tonight, the stress tracking was still super handy on this watch and it is the most best feature i have ever seen on a Garmin Wearable
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, November 27, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Extraordinary watch for a reasonable price
on November 20, 2022
Posted by: Viktor73
I have been a big fan of the Instinct series. The second generation is a big improvement of a watch that was already impressive. More features (e.g., training status, training effect, recovery time, functional threshold, etc. added). The "S" version is a bit smaller, but still fits my average size wrist, with a bit less battery life (plenty enough for a daylong exercise with gps on). It's cheaper, but in my estimate, gives the same benefits as the full size version. I definitely recommend this watch for serious sportsmen.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, November 27, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on November 1, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
I purchased this watch to track my running while working in Antarctica. The gps tracking is spot on! While running a marathon it tracked the milage to 26.1 miles, only a tenth off. A couple thing I do not like is it can be confusing to navigate the screen options. I almost always need to google how to reset the time when crossing time zones. The heart rate monitor works well when resting but for more strenuous exercising, such as running, it always seems to be reading high. Overall, for the price it is a solid option for tracking you running distance if you are not too concerned with heart rate.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Returned it
on October 24, 2022
Posted by: Aap103
What face is small with the little Circle. So I returned the watch. Made watch face to
Cluttered
Cluttered
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, November 10, 2022
Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct 2S. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Better than my Fitbit
on October 22, 2022
Posted by: Jeffrey A
from Coeur d'Alene, ID, US
I've been loving my Garmin. It gives me so much information and details. Several folks on my crew have the same watch or a different Garmin.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin