Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.2
(79 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 79 reviews
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Star
8
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
Customer Rating
5
Fitness Overall
on July 19, 2026
Posted by: Instinct
Excellent fitness list statuses and temperature climate indicator.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
I love this device
on July 18, 2026
Posted by: GEB3
This is my second one. My original Garmin is still in great shape but this has some interface and capability updates that I really thought I would use. The buttons are now more recessed so you don't bump them by accident and there are numerous improvements to the display. I hike, bike and work out frequently even at 70 YO and I can't imagine being without it. I recommend it to anyone who is active.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on July 15, 2026
Posted by: Johnny60
I did but this a month or two ago and so far so good. It's taking me time to get used to it but I am liking it so far. Only question I have ? Is is it waterproof
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on July 14, 2026
Posted by: Borts
It's help8ng me see things a bit clearer with where I stand healthwise. Time to get moving!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on July 12, 2026
Posted by: Rambler
I have had this watch for a couple of weeks. I bought it to pair with my bike heart rate. I am not a tech savvy person, so I had to work at navigating some of the screens. Now I think I have most of it but still need to learn more. I have tried to broadcast the heart rate to my EDGE 540 bike computer and cannot seem to get it. In retrospect I may have been better off getting the touch screen version. Having to push buttons to find and change screens takes more time and does not seem as easy to navigate. Switching to the stopwatch or timer feels clumsy. It may still be that I need to learn how to set my preferred screens but as of now I am still learning.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on July 10, 2026
Posted by: Edwardo
Great watch! Lots of features! Having fun learning how to use them all.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Enhanced from older Instinct watches
on July 10, 2026
Posted by: pilot23
An enhancement from the last Instinct watch that I owned. I like the automation and classifications for working out. I still in discovery mode regarding adding other work areas, like flying.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Instinct E -45 is an awoke watch!
on July 10, 2026
Posted by: My Instinct E
The Instinct E - 45 is great watch. It rs very accurate, easy to set up, and use. I used You Tube videos to acquainted myself with the watch and learn the different functions. It has been a great upgrade from the Fitbit I used fir quite shimmering.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin