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
4
Features I will Never Use But Happy So Far
on October 3, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
I have had several FitBits, which usually only last about a year. Went for the more rugged and pricier Garmin in hopes that would last longer and inspire better efforts on my part to meet health goals. Like it so far with two exceptions: (1) many features I will likely never use or am too intimidated at this early stage to figure out, and (2) small screen that is difficult to read, especially for messages (making it less likely I will use this feature). Not disappointed overall but 2 issues for others to think about.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, October 12, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
2
Somewhat disappointed
on October 2, 2022
Posted by: Johniegee
I like the look, color selections , and functions of my new Instinct 2S watch. And compared with the original Instinct watch, I especially like the improved readout. My only gripe is with the battery life..for the price point, it should be better. Yes, I know I could go with the solar edition but I find the readout to be a bit distorted compared to the non solar edition, especially looking at the watch from various angles.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, October 12, 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
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Customer Rating
1
not for me
on September 11, 2022
Posted by: kevin3.14156
Band was too small. The UI was clumsy and required too much user input. I tried the treadmill app and found that algorithm to not be function. Then I tried lap swimming. Again too much input is required to use routinely. And the algorithm is flawed, only counting about half my laps. The manual and UI call buttons by multiple names, which is very confusing. Overall, this was not the polished product I expected for the price.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, September 14, 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
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Customer Rating
5
Love!
on August 30, 2022
Posted by: francium
I upgraded to Garmin after using every single other fitness wearable -- I've had 3 fitbit, an apple watch, I even had the nike band many years ago. I LOVE my Garmin. I originally got the Forerunner 245 with Music and I was very happy with it, but I'm not a triathlete. I loved the Running Training features, but I do so many other activities -- Trail Running, Rock Climbing, Tennis, Alpine touring and of course hiking whenever I can -- that the Forerunner put me into a little running corner. I feel like the Forerunner is SO powerful for runners and triathletes! I just don't exclusively do those sports so I felt boxed in. After 30 days I returned the Forerunner and replaced it with the Instinct, which I am SO happy with! I love this watch, it is SO powerful. I love the Altimeter for my hiking. It allows me to sync my activities to Strava, has such cool features for tracking activity and body battery. There are so many features I don't use yet that I am yet to discover. I got the Orchid and it's such a gorgeous gray purple -- I was surprised! overall I am SO SO happy with this watch and the purchase it 100% worth it.
The only things I don't love about it -- it's bulky so I can't sleep with it on, so I don't get the sleep scores I used to get with the Forerunner and the Fitbit.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 30, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
4
Great, still getting used to the features.
on August 24, 2022
Posted by: Julieswimmer
This arrived June 24th, I have used it for walking, hiking, cycling, pool and open water swimming as well as the health features ( sleeping, heart etc ). But the main problem is the accurate recording of distance in the open water swimming, this works erratically or not at all. My swim partner using a garmin at the same time and it records with no problems at all.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 25, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Confusing
on August 23, 2022
Posted by: Meandyou
I struggle to make this work, save etc. I had hoped it would be user friendly, but not.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 25, 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
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Customer Rating
3
Complicated
on August 13, 2022
Posted by: Fitark
I like what it does, but I find it difficult to use.
Yes I have watched online, followed booklets, but still a guessing game.
Yes I have watched online, followed booklets, but still a guessing game.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 15, 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
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Customer Rating
5
No Nonsense Smart watch .
on August 12, 2022
Posted by: samurijack
I wanted a smart watch i would not be fidgeting with all day and charging all the time .
This fit the bill and better . Looks like an ordinary watch until i need it to be smart .
I press the buttons only when i need something . I am not playing with it like a kid all the time . The metrics on the app are excellent , somethings are bit off . But i can live with it .
I love my watch it's super light and it does not look like distractive shiny disc on my wrist . I wish i got the solar version which has garmin pay and better battery . Maybe next time .
This fit the bill and better . Looks like an ordinary watch until i need it to be smart .
I press the buttons only when i need something . I am not playing with it like a kid all the time . The metrics on the app are excellent , somethings are bit off . But i can live with it .
I love my watch it's super light and it does not look like distractive shiny disc on my wrist . I wish i got the solar version which has garmin pay and better battery . Maybe next time .
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 15, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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