Name: Instinct
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 506359
Rating: 3.7 (56 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

This works really nicely
Very helpful and much appreciated
the notifications as well as the health and sleep tracking

The biggest missing features are offline music playback
Nationwide
does not currently support Garmin Pay

Screen resolution: 128, 128 px
Touchscreen: no
Colour screen: no
Display type: MIP
Heart rate monitor: Built-in
Bluetooth: yes
Gps: yes

Garmin Instinct - Pros & Cons

This works really nicely
Very helpful and much appreciated
the notifications as well as the health and sleep tracking
which works quite nicely
improvements in the Instinct 2 model
sacrificing features and accuracy
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
It works well across both normal daily routines as well as things like sleep
straightforward slight ups and downs
look and features are great
built quality they are both very nice watches
functionality working well and fast
it is reasonably accurate now
extensive and useful reviews
Great and thorough review as always
GREAT AND VERY INFORMATIVE
training at a steady pace and not too hard
Garmin Instinct 2 is a very capable watch in terms of daily activity tracking
it largely works well and is well optimised for the Instinct's display
the Instinct is a surprisingly great watch to live with
Instinct 2 display works perfectly well for focused athletes
Garmin Instinct is waterproof up to 10 atmospheres of pressure
All the standard information is present and easily accessible during a run
It s lighter than even I expected and immensely comfortable
looks cool and durable
great functions and easy to use
Battery life is extremely good for a smart watch
Garmin Instinct 2S is very versatile in terms of the range of activities it can track
Battery life Battery life is incredibly impressive on the Instinct 2
The solar charging capability is also impressive
impressive battery life and brand-new compatibility
definitely light
well-fitting
and comfortable
calling and the ability to tap into a voice assistant on your paired smartphone
improved battery life and a host of health and fitness features
outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to like at a pretty good price
good and rugged value
The durability is also nice
The fit is excellent on my thin wrist
error works reasonably well
GPS and overall performance what one expects from Garmin
solid
The fit and finish is excellent
here is very informative and the points you have mentioned are very helpful
syncing is simple and the compatibility of the watch and phone work well
Instinct felt lightweight and looked slim enough
Garmin Instinct is a great watch for a reasonable price
bold and durable accessory
reasonably utilize and appreciate such features
it's surprisingly lightweight
interesting and helpful for night hiking
It is also a great overall fitness watch
Garmin Instinct is a great hiking watch
Epix track remains superior thanks to the multiband configuration
it super-easy to read while I was running
Garmin already makes a fantastic series of backcountry watches
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
Cheaper than a Fenix and just as reliable

The biggest missing features are offline music playback
Nationwide
does not currently support Garmin Pay
abrasive nail file or shop class throwback
inability to store music on the device means lugging your phone
Garmin Pay is only available on Solar editions
questionable texture of the metal detail encircling the watch s face
the Instinct 2 series does not feature preloaded maps
The buttons are a bit low and not as tactile
The strap is not a standard 20mm strap
Touch screens were not meant for running watches
the sensing confusing running cadence
it has no maps available
expensive
no offline music or maps
the GPS was wildly inaccurate at times
the battery life was pathetic
Charging is slow
lack of bells and whistles sure
no GPS use and only lost 2 bars of battery
the watch is overpriced and the tracking information is poor
Buttons are a mixed blessing
no cell service on most of the trails
doesn t run on replaceable AAA batteries
slightly fewer GPS points
brilliant
was feeling increasingly outdated
These are a rough
and often rather unhelpful
no touchscreen
support the service
lack of retail in the middle of mountains
lack of Garmin Pay
the display size is limited by a thick border
buttons are flat and stacked against each other which means
not built specific to fitness
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
can't add additional activity profiles
nor can you upload layered maps
optimize widgets or use apps with this watch
little window-within-window in the top right corner
Toy trends change every year
the unit will display weather as pulled from nearby weather stations
Garmin devices lack power meter support
low-resolution Chaotic display Busy
no limbs were broken
nor even ego s bruised
Fenix 5X has poor build quality
slows the watch down and kills the battery
I relied on step data to measure distance
distance data was no more accurate than not using the GPS
GPS off in order to save battery
the charging port connection to be easily dislodged
does not support third-party apps from the Garmin Connect IQ store
it is not a press unit
There is no modification in terms of buttons
Suunto 5 Peak gets quite lost and has no choice but
perform well here the signs would already be bad
whose data is actually viewed on the mobile
not cheap
It does lack music storage
accuracy generally was a little off on recognizing sleep duration periods
Instinct goes light and small over a big and bulky
near-endless battery life
lower resolution and lack of colors help the battery hit such crazy highs
Garmin sells a ridiculous number of watches
have the same specialization
it lacks an SpO2 sensor or NFC payments
no color display
smart icons or other unnecessary things to take
there is no topographical map or music playback
Instinct Solar has a somewhat less battery-hungry display
it doesn t consume nearly as much power as a Fenix 6
The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled
the range of apps available is small
Garmin has slimmed down the watch
no colour display the monochrome graphics are easily visible in natural light
turns off maps and turns off the backlit display
Instinct is not small
Battery Saver mode turns off most functions
Garmin watches can get hilariously specific
muffled through limited battery life

Garmin Instinct - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	10 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	52 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

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Garmin Instinct - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	128 x 128 px
Touchscreen	no
Colour screen	no
Display type	MIP

Colour of product	Graphite
Band material	Silicone
Protection features	Waterproof
Waterproof depth	10

Bluetooth	yes
GLONASS	yes
GPS	yes

Width	1.77 in
Depth	0.6 in
Weight	1.83 oz

Heart Rate Monitor	Built-in
Calorie counter	yes
Alarm	yes
Barometer	yes
Compass	yes
Pedometer	yes
Stopwatch	yes
Temperature sensor	yes
Timer	yes
Vibration alarm	yes

Battery type	Built-in
Battery life (standby mode)	14.0 day

Garmin Instinct - Q&A (21)

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alonso
over 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Instinct waterproof?
milford
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Instinct is water resistance (rated to 100 meters).
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ursula
about 2 years ago
Is the Garmin Instinct compatible with iPhone?
devorah
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Instinct is compatible with iOS as well as iPhone.
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philomena.armstrong
over 2 years ago
Can I shower with Garmin instinct?
cinderella_kuhlman
about 2 years ago
Garmin Instinct is not going to be a problem with showering or shampoo.
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javier
about 2 years ago
Does the Garmin Instinct have touch screen?
darren.vandervort
about 2 years ago
No, there's no touchscreen on Garmin Instinct, so you have to use the it's side buttons to navigate menus.
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josiah
over 2 years ago
How accurate is the Garmin Instinct watch?
keneth
about 2 years ago
The GPS position reported by a Garmin Instinct should be accurate to about 3 meters or 10 feet, with a strong satellite signal.
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bradly.fritsch
about 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Instinct heart rate accurate?
roselee.wolf
about 2 years ago
Garmin Instinct heart rate monitor technology is state of the art, there are limitations with the technology. It may cause some inaccurate.
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nathanael.schroeder
about 2 years ago
Can Garmin Instinct control Spotify?
deloise
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Instinct can control Spotify.
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sina
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Instinct have Golf?
leon.gottlieb
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Instinct has a Golf activity to be able to track distance.
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shane
over 2 years ago
What does Garmin Instinct measure?
marissa_thiel
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Instinct is designed to monitor heart rate, the speed of the blood flow with optical light.
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alden
over 2 years ago
Is Garmin Fenix 7 better than Garmin Instinct?
edward.champlin
about 2 years ago
The Fenix 7 can display more data fields in more detail than the Garmin Instinct.
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leo.leannon
about 2 years ago
Can The Garmin Instinct send SOS?
tom.balistreri
about 2 years ago
Yes, you should only use the Garmin Instinct SOS function in a real emergency situation.
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shea.conroy
about 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Instinct good?
catherine_auer
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Instinct is a great watch. It offers a brighter, more colorful case.
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dylan
over 2 years ago
Can The Garmin Instinct answer phone calls?
grover_feest
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can answer phone calls using the Garmin Instinct. But not directly.
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kendall_padberg
about 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Instinct worth it?
doug
about 2 years ago
Yes, Garmin Instinct is loved by military persons. As it is built to the U.S military standard 810G.
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palmer_fritsch
about 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Instinct have pulse ox?
marcelino
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Instinct has a pulse oximeter to gauge the saturation of oxygen in the blood.
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fredric.predovic
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Instinct have Garmin pay?
keelyz
about 2 years ago
Garmin Pay is easily accessible from your Garmin Instinct watch. Just Enter your passcode and select the right credit card.
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terry_schmeler
over 2 years ago
Can The Garmin Instinct control music?
nathanael
about 2 years ago
Garmin Instinct allows to control the music being played on paired smartphone while connected to the Garmin Instinct app.
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kera
over 2 years ago
Is Garmin Instinct comfortable?
doyle
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Instinct is very comfortable to wear, and it comes with big enough screen.
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jc
about 2 years ago
Can I talk to text on Garmin Instinct?
eugenio.buckridge
about 2 years ago
If you receive a text notification on your Garmin Instinct, you can send a quick reply from a list of messages.
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terry_schmeler
about 2 years ago
Can Garmin Instinct track sleep?
jarvis
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Instinct automatically detects your sleep during your normal sleep hours.
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shaquita.mante
about 2 years ago
How tight should my Garmin Instinct be?
timmy_macejkovic
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Instinct watch should be worn loosely, so that it can move back and forth on your wrist easily.
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Garmin Instinct Garmin - Editorial Reviews (11)

4.1

Based on 11 reviews

TechRadar

Published: 14.05.2021

Garmin Instinct review

4.0

The Garmin Instinct is worthy of joining you on a long adventure

Garmin Instinct Garmin Instinct: A hefty smartwatch that can handle any adventure

Mashable

Published: 21.07.2021

Garmin Instinct: A hefty smartwatch that can handle any adventure

3.8

The Instinct is ideal for serious navigators, ultra-athletes, and solo trekkers who spend a lot of time outside and in rugged conditions.

Tom's Guide

Published: 28.07.2020

Garmin Instinct review

4.0

The $299 Garmin Instinct has the guts for any adventure the outdoors hold

Garmin Instinct Garmin Instinct GPS Watch In-Depth Review

DC Rainmaker

Published: 11.10.2018

Garmin Instinct GPS Watch In-Depth Review

When it comes to looks, you’re either going to love or hate the new Garmin Instinct watch. There’s not likely to be much middle ground. If you like the looks of Casio watches, you’ll probably be pretty excited about this

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 22.06.2022

Garmin Instinct

Garmin Instinct (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 3.4 out of 5 stars from 16 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Wareable

Published: 14.12.2018

Garmin Instinct review

4.0

The Garmin Instinct is a rugged outdoor sports watch that comes from the same wearable stable as Garmin's Fenix range. Built to withstand the toughest of e...

Garmin Instinct Garmin Instinct 2 Solar review: smartwatch promising unlimited battery life

the Guardian

Published: 02.05.2022

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar review: smartwatch promising unlimited battery life

Solar charging GPS watch has excellent health and fitness tracking and rugged design

Garmin Instinct Garmin Instinct 2 review: Built for more adventurers than ever

Android Authority

Published: 03.03.2022

Garmin Instinct 2 review: Built for more adventurers than ever

The latest member of Garmin's adventure line packs a lot to like, and lasts a lot longer too. Find out more in this Garmin Instinct 2 review.

Garmin Instinct Garmin Instinct 2 Solar review: Rugged, colorful, long lasting, and fit for all

ZDNet

Published: 09.02.2022

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar review: Rugged, colorful, long lasting, and fit for all

4.7

The Garmin Instinct 2 builds upon the success of the Instinct while slimming down a bit, offering a smaller option for more wrists, and supporting more than 240 bezel and band design combinations fit for your unique lifestyle. It's one of the most significant software updates we have seen from Garmin and the watch is very affordable too.