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
5
Great features!
on March 4, 2022
Posted by: Jay84
I like the health matrix and smartwatch capabilities. It’s comfortable and durable.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 7, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on March 13, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
Have no complaints for this watch! It’s totally worth it :)
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 15, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great Battery life
on March 16, 2022
Posted by: Barbs
I brought my new watch a month ago and love the battery life . However, I don’t care for the strap length. I have a hard time getting it on. Just wished I had ordered the 44! This makes my 3rd Garmin.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 17, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Love this watch but some things could be better
on March 26, 2022
Posted by: oldultrarunner
First off, I love the function of the watch. Love being able to see steps, time, battery, elevation, etc in one face on the watch, or that I can change the watch face easily to increase size of time. It took me several days to go throught the 114 page owner's manual and picking/choosing things that were applicable to me for cycing only. I love the bluetooth downloads to Garmin Connect and showing all the data I can follow to better understand my body.
What I don't like is the short band length. I did not want the 48mm watch face as my wrist is rather small and I just thought the 48mm would be unsightful on my wrist. But the bad for the 2S is far too short. My wrist does not stay the same size in the morning and evening; in the morning I have to loosen the band because is so tight on my wrist if feel like its cutting off the circulation. In the evening it's too loose because my wrist size (water) shrinks. So I'd rather that the 2S had offered a choicie in band length size. I will be ordering replacement band which gives me the option of size. I bought the poppy color but with the 2S was limited in color ot the black, poppy or camo; I really wanted the lime color but that only came in the 48mm solar. So I think there should be a better range of color choices.
Since the watch has so many sports on it to do, I'd like to have the option of deleting those I don't use, like running, surf, etc. It would save memory.
Since the watch has so many sports on it to do, I'd like to have the option of deleting those I don't use, like running, surf, etc. It would save memory.
The watch is advertised as being able to add iQ function apps. But if you go onto the function apps, none work for the Instinct 2. Fact I couldn't find any apps that would work to change watch face or other functions.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 28, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great all-around watch!
on March 28, 2022
Posted by: Ninja Girl
I have had my Instinct 2s - Standard Edition for about a month now! I love everything about it so far. I am still learning how to use different features, but that's to be expected. I LOVE the long battery life. The app is very easy to use and understand. The watch does way more than I even need but I love that I have the ability to do so much. It's been great to track my fitness endeavors. And honestly, I just love the fact that I can see the actual watch face to see the time!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 28, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love the size!
on August 6, 2022
Posted by: Dev2473
This watch is incredibly robust and lightweight, I don't even notice it is on my wrist. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a durable watch for daily wear that is not cumbersome or annoying to have on your wrist all day.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 9, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
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
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
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
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin