Ratings & Reviews for Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Smart Watch with Step Counter, Heart Rate Monitor and GPS Enabled

Great features

I love that it charges by sun so I don't have to worry.

Hard to read face

The watch seems like a nice watch, however the screen not being in color and smaller made it very difficult for me to read. I ended up returning the watch and buying a fenix 7 pro solar. So far I like the fenix 7 more just due to being able to see the face better and read it better.

Excellent Fitness Watch

Bought this watch because battery life is my biggest concern, and it has been stellar. Even with using a lot of features, the battery lasts over two weeks per charge with the solar feature. With the Connect app, this watch can do anything you need (and likely more). It's been really easy to dial in my training intensity and amount. So far it's stood up to water and rugged conditions, cant recommend it enough.

Love the Instinct series!

Great features, easy to use., very versatile for all kinds of training.

Great Improvement over the original Solar Instict

I purchased this watch as a replacement for my original Solar Instict. I loved the watch but did not love the relatively short battery period between charges. The Solat Instict 2 has great battery life and the watch now gives the owner the ability to document periods on a treadmill as an activity, which is my usual exercise choice. All in all, a really good, tough and handsome watch that is well worth the cost.

Good watch

Good fit and light weight. The solar is awesome, I’ve not charged it in a week and it’s at 90%. The only thing I dis-like about the watch is, none of the watch faces that it comes with lets you keep the compass on your Home Screen. You have to hit a button for the compass to pop up, which isn’t a big deal. But for me it would be more convenient to always have your compass on the Home Screen.

Hard to read

its very hard to read.... im getting up i my age and the screen is a little small for reading. i bought it for the golf features.... so far it works good.

Rugged string

This is the first watch that I have owned that I could honestly say that I don't worry about taking it off any time I start to do anything. This watch is rugged and long-lasting even with everything I have running it still will go well over two weeks before needing a charge. The only watch that I think I would buy if this watch ever does quit working is another Garmin

Game changer

I’ve had this watch for over a year.. gotta say it’s a game changer. I originally bought it for the heart rate monitor. Now I use it for much more. Just as recently as last week I realized I could track my pup from my watch. Not having to pull out the handheld every time is a time saver “not that’s it that hard in the first place “ but watching on the wrist speed and direction at a glance is great. I’ve put over 100 miles on the trail .. weather updates ,gps gym workouts . Garmin has a great pro...

The watch is very durable and holds a charge. Little bit of a learning curve with it when you first get it but otherwise I love it!

New technology benefits old man

I'm almost 80 years old, ruck and hike at least 30 miles a week. Wanted something to monitor my cardiac and general physical data while rucking as well as sleeping. I am very pleased with this watch and recommend it for any active person regardless of their age.

Best smartwatch ever if it fits your needs

I've been using smartwaches since they exist, been through Sony, Samsung, Pebble, Fossil and now Garmin. There is the obvious idea of matching what you want in a watch and the many different options out there, but if you're looking for - lightweight, easy to sleep with it on - outstanding battery life, takes 2 weeks for mine to wear out (and still has the capability of recharging using solar) - robust software, with detailed sleep, exercise, heart, etc. data - no frills build which can ...

I have been an Apple Watch user for many years but got tired of charging it every night. This has been a great change

I am returning- not as easy to use as my Vivofit 4

This watch is. nightmare to work with—I was trying to upgrade to ant ability interface for my indoor bike trainer. No thank you- will put in data myself. I like a watch that is easier to use and one that is more intuitive. Will keep looking.

Best Health Watch I've bought

Compared to Apple, Fitbit, and all other watches there are, this one tops all in my opinion. The battery life isn't quite the 30 days it boasts but it still reaches 2 1/2 weeks on a single charge with continuous wear. No scratches or breaks in a year of wear. Pairs easily to the app and getting different backgrounds is fun. Definitely recommend if you want to track health as well as not have to charge it every day.

Old one was better (Forerunner 645)

Received as a birthday present to replace my older Garmin that still worked great but two ears cracked and wasn't able to put a band on it anymore. Still works and is brighter than this new solar baloney. I love Garmin equipment, and as a pilot their reliability is second to none in my book. Disappointed every day tho with this one.

Connect app sucks

The watch is good. I would give it 5 stars if the Connect app was average, but it is way below average. Some days I don't get my morning review at all, if I do get it by midafternoon, I'm lucky.

Eh.

Nothing special for the price, would probably consider a Fitbit next time.

Bells & Whistles

So many bells and whistles on this watch, that I will only use a fraction of its capacity. I had trouble setting it up, that Ihad to get a youngster to do it. Should have gone for the more basic model. For the techies, it will be heaven