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Garmin Instinct Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS Features Glonass and Galileo Heart Rate Monitoring and 3 Axis Compass Graphite
Last Updated: March 23, 2024 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
793
Unverified
40
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GPS
Yes
BLUETOOTH
3937.01 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 166 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Battery
38charge, watch, life, battery life, weeks
+79%
-21%
" ... Had for about 3 months, battery life has not changed, and features were easy to figure out. ... "
" ... The battery lasts an amazing amount of time and recharges quickly. ... "
" ... Awesome watch, durable, not very big, battery lasts 2 weeks+. ... "
" ... This charges pretty fast, love that I can sync my in-reach to it and it’s great for recording all my hikes and paddles (nice to have the option of other activities too!) ... "
" ... Has many features, but wish the battery lasted longer. ... "
" ... Battery life is insane. ... "
" ... Good battery life. ... "
" ... The battery life is close to 2 weeks (unless you use gps mode). ... It fully charges in like 30 mins. ... "
Usage
26watch, intuitive, button, easy, pressed
+73%
-27%
" ... Very interesting watch for this 70-year-old. ... "
" ... I use it for running, cycling (broadcast HR to Wahoo headunit), hiking, and general smartwatch stuff. ... Having buttons vs a touchscreen is much easier when I’m on the go and sweaty. ... "
" ... Keeps track of my HR and workouts! ... "
" ... Can't wait to try this hiking when summer comes. ... "
" ... The gadgets are easy to setup too. ... "
" ... Easy to use ,good value ... "
" ... He works as a commercial electrician so very manual labor job and it has held up wonderfully. ... "
" ... It's easy to get familiar with and easy to adjust the settings and calibrate. ... "
GPS
22garmin, watch, compass, life, instinct
+82%
-18%
" ... I easily get 14 days on a charge when not using GPS. ... I get a good week when using GPS for my workouts. ... "
" ... Precise GPS and routes for running. ... "
" ... The battery life is close to 2 weeks (unless you use gps mode). ... "
" ... There are probably too many features lol but he really likes the compass, gps, and tracking features. ... "
" ... All of the extra features like gps coordinates and compass are extremely handy. ... "
" ... Great no nonsense GPS watch. ... "
" ... Garmin is just, excellent. ... "
" ... This Garmin Instinct is awesome and does everything. ... "
Body
20water, durable, swimming, shower, screen
+90%
-10%
" ... This watch is durable, comfortable, and has a good battery life. ... "
" ... It’s light but definitely very rugged. ... "
" ... Very rough on watches. ... "
" ... I purchased for my husband and he wears it daily on construction sites. ... Quite durable and good looking. ... "
" ... Very good, Resists pool and sea water very well. ... "
" ... It's also really durable, I generally go tough on things. ... But it's held up well! ... "
" ... -I wear the watch continuously unless I'm charging it, including in the shower. ... I also got a screen protector and silicone plugs for the charging port. ... All this extra protection is likely overkill but, like I said, I had a bad experience with regard to longevity of my last smartwatch. ... "
" ... Only reason for 4 stars is I haven’t had it long enough to see how long it will stand up to the environment and punishment from my job. ... First off it is the perfect size. ... "
Connectivity
19connect, apple watch, watch, garmin, app
+58%
-42%
" ... I love data. ... "
" ... Bought as a replacement for my Apple Watch. ... I gave away my Apple Watch and will be keeping this. ... "
" ... Just got my watch yesterday, but got it synced up pretty quickly. ... "
" ... This watch certainly outbeats my Apple watch. ... "
" ... The connect link gives great daily stats. ... "
" ... The phone finder works well and it's easy to access. ... I also got a screen protector and silicone plugs for the charging port. ... "
" ... Called Garmin and device was working in under 60 seconds. ... "
" ... It connects to my strava so I don't need to worry about logging into the app to turn it on before I begin working out. ... "
Comfort
18wrist, wear, watch, buttons, wearing
+72%
-28%
" ... Having buttons vs a touchscreen is much easier when I’m on the go and sweaty. ... It is lightweight and comfortable. ... "
" ... Strap is easily adjustable. ... "
" ... Very light and comfortable ... "
" ... This watch is durable, comfortable, and has a good battery life. ... "
" ... I’ve wore this watch for a couple years now! ... "
" ... I wear it, it works. ... "
" ... So very comfortable, light, and I love the Always on Display. ... I am hooked and will never wear anything else. ... "
" ... I keep it on and don’t take it off and it’s super comfortable and don’t even feel it. ... "
Software
17watch, interface, gps, apps, useless
+65%
-35%
" ... This watch is better than a life coach, a nagging wife, or a motivational calendar. ... "
" ... The app works flawlessly with my iPhone. ... "
" ... Great watch with garmin app has extra features that help locate lost phone and many more ... "
" ... I really like how accurate the watch is with its GPS and the training coaches available on the app. ... "
" ... the mobile app also is a plus because you can track your mileage and other fitness data points. ... "
" ... I am using a Google Pixel 7 phone and have been part of the Android subculture for many years. ... A Pixel 2 watch would have been the logical choice, but the price and additional cost to get the full functionality turned me off. ... Samsung Galaxy watches require a Samsung phone for full functionality (I tried 2 of their watches). ... The battery life is extraordinary, compared to Google, Apple and Samsung. ... "
" ... It is so beautiful an the interface is just so nice. ... It connects to my strava so I don't need to worry about logging into the app to turn it on before I begin working out. ... "
" ... Set up was easy, mobile app is surprisingly good. ... "
Battery / Charging
15watch, charging, charges, weeks, months
+60%
-40%
" ... Even better is that I can go two weeks before charging it which is nice! ... "
" ... And it fully charges in just over an hour. ... "
" ... Only thing I can even think about to complain about is the charger is not a standard phone charger. ... "
" ... It fully charges in like 30 mins. ... "
" ... Personally, I don't mind plugging up a watch every night, but if you like long battery life, this watch has it. ... I also got a screen protector and silicone plugs for the charging port. ... "
" ... This charges pretty fast, love that I can sync my in-reach to it and it’s great for recording all my hikes and paddles (nice to have the option of other activities too!) ... "
" ... This product fits all my needs perfectly and the charge time lasts me a week. ... "
" ... The best part is I do not have to charge the battery often. ... "
Price
13watch, worth, definitely worth, buy, worth the money
+92%
-8%
" ... And at $175 the price can’t be beat. ... "
" ... Overall I would say this watch is easily worth the price especially if you are buying your first smart watch. ... "
" ... It’s costly , but it’s definitely worth it! ... "
" ... I bought it for a incredible price with discount. ... "
" ... Worth every penny ... "
" ... Only have had the watch for a few days but it has already lasted longer than other brands that were twice the price ... "
" ... I’ve beat the snot out it and it has out performed my expectations. ... "
" ... Good buy for the price. ... "
Features
13many, watch, smart, learning, instinct
+92%
-8%
" ... I feel it so soft and light. ... "
" ... Sunrise/sunset is good to know too! ... "
" ... Like the features it has to offer. ... "
" ... It has the features that I want doing fieldwork. ... "
" ... Decided to go with the basic Instinct as I didn't need the extra features of the 2. ... "
" ... I had a G-Shock watch prior to this and wanted something as durable as that with smartwatch features. ... It doesn’t have the features of other smart watches it it works fine for me. ... "
" ... It’s got more features than I am capable of using. ... "
" ... So many features I have not gone through many yet. ... "
Design
13rugged, looks, looking, good, flashy
+77%
-23%
" ... Quite durable and good looking. ... "
" ... Good looking watch as well. ... "
" ... It's not flashy but does everything a smartwatch is supposed to do. ... "
" ... I really like that it looks nice, without being overly flashy. ... "
" ... Looks as good as the day I got it. ... "
" ... This watch looks great and rugged. ... "
" ... The Instinct checked all the boxes for me and looks much better. ... "
" ... He receives a lot of compliments on this watch. ... "
Sleep
7track, heart rate, accurate, stress, heart rate monitoring
+100%
" ... Very accurate except the sleep tracker. ... "
" ... I also love the sleep feature. ... "
" ... data from sleep, HR, hiking, are all amazing. ... "
" ... Using it to track water consumption, calories, heart rate, sleep, etc . ... "
" ... Nice watch that keeps track of my heart rate, activity, and sleep cycles. ... "
Reliability
7working, weeks, use, stopped, started
+57%
-43%
" ... Favorite part: I have had this for several months and only charged it twice. ... "
" ... It’ll last just as long. ... "
" ... I’ve had this for a few months now and I’m happy and will continue To have it as part of my EDC. ... "
" ... I have had this watch for almost 2 years now. ... "
Marketplace
7trying, size, replacement, images, time
+71%
-29%
" ... Looks as good now as it did coming out the box. ... "
" ... I’ll update this rating after I receive the replacement. ... "
" ... -As you can see in the photos, I invested in the silicone cover for the watch. ... "
" ... Delivery complete and on time! ... "
Performance
5sometimes, several, reset
+60%
-40%
" ... I’ve beat the snot out it and it has out performed my expectations. ... "
" ... I have a tough job. ... "
" ... Overall pleased with the watch performance. ... "
Touch
4screen, watch, since, touch screen, display
+50%
-50%
" ... If you are used to a watch with any touch screen functionality, stay away. ... "
" ... Since no touch screen . ... "
Size
4screen, rugged, fit, first, big
+100%
" ... If you go to the customer's also bought link here there is a glass screen protector that fits perfectly. ... "
" ... It’s light but definitely very rugged. ... "
" ... They fit very well and the numbers are big enough for these old eyes to see well. ... "
" ... First off it is the perfect size. ... "
Accuracy
4steps, gps, difficult, app, accurate
+50%
-50%
" ... The compass has to be calibrated, which is very difficult to do. ... "
Notifications
3notifications, text messages, messages, glance, get
+67%
-33%
" ... I can easily monitor notifications and text messages at a glance. ... When a notification, text, or email comes in, the watch vibrates and I can easily see what it is at a glance. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
3replacement, returning, returned, return
+33%
-67%
" ... Why did I return it? ... "
" ... I need something better and returned. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
3delivery
+100%
" ... Looks as good now as it did coming out the box. ... "
" ... Delivery complete and on time! ... "
Display
3display, always, touch, like, color
+67%
-33%
" ... So very comfortable, light, and I love the Always on Display. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 3937.01 meters
Connectivity
GPS: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
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