Garmin Instinct E 45mm Black Smartwatch with Charcoal Band
$299.99
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The watch offers a blend of comfort and functionality, making it suitable for various activities like running, hiking, and everyday wear. Guests appreciate its durable design, impressive battery life, and health tracking features. While some find the navigation and setup challenging, many highlight its ability to monitor health metrics and connect with other devices. Overall, it serves as a reliable companion for fitness enthusiasts and casual users alike.
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4.1 out of 5 stars with 70 reviews
quality: 1.67 out of 5
value: 1.33 out of 5
0% would recommend
3 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
26 April, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great watch!
Great watch with all the activities that I do. The only thing I want to mention is that I didn’t receive a charging cord with it. I was thinking it was included.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
24 April, 2026
(no review title)
I will be returning the watch. The watch is not user friendly and the passcode feature is inconvenient. The buttons to navigate are not well placed. The solar edition watch was not for me.
5 out of 5 stars
20 April, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Awesome
Never had a watch for years, not even a smartwatch, the instinct E is comfortable, and easy to use… has a lot of features…
4 out of 5 stars
4 April, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
(no review title)
The watch should have a setting where you can select a workout by double tapping or just tapping the GPS button but it doesn’t work. All it has is “track me”, i’m sure it’s just me not knowing how to work the Watch but I watched some videos and I still can’t figure it out. Otherwise great watch.
5 out of 5 stars
12 March, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Review of the Instinct 3 40 mm
As as functionality goes, it's perfect. I used to have the Instinct 2S. The display looks clearer. The ONLY issue is that I wish there were more bezel and strap choices for the 40mm. I have a small wrist and the larger watches will get caught on the sleeves. There was only the black bezel with charcoal strap. It's okay, but looks pretty industrial on a feminine arm.
5 out of 5 stars
1 March, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great! Exactly what I needed
I had the VIvoactive which has a touchscreen but live in a very rainy place and so that caused problems with the screen. This was a perfect replacement. I am so glad I switched.
5 out of 5 stars
1 March, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Easy to use
My wife got this for me an I love it and I would recommend it
1 out of 5 stars
26 February, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Not well made
The spots in which the strap attaches broke very soon after purchase.
1 out of 5 stars
25 February, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Don’t Like At All
Too Small for me, Need, more features if is For a Kids Start to run. It’s OK if you are Runner For Years, It’s Not For You.
1 out of 5 stars
25 February, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Instinct E
I didn’t even get to use it for one day and it updated itself during my workout and forgot my password and now I can’t even reset the dang watch.
1 out of 5 stars
30 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Have to reconnect multiple times per day
Currently on my second watch, first one continually had issues staying connected to the app, watch was replaced and still experiencing issues
5 out of 5 stars
28 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Nice watch
Thanks for the help with the software update installation.
5 out of 5 stars
28 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great for all environments
I work on diferent kind of environment, warehouse, forest, handyman, etc. And workout everyday, and the watch became very usable
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
14 January, 2026Verified purchase
Features do not work.
Xero locations doesn't work. I have a friend who has this exact watch and it works for him. Target won't let me return the watch by mail. So now I have to drive an hour and a half each way to a Target store to return it. I'll never buy anything from Target again, and you shouldn't either.
5 out of 5 stars
7 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great watch
I absolutely love this watch and all of the features it has
5 out of 5 stars
7 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great watch
Got this for Christmas and live it. Works great for me
5 out of 5 stars
7 January, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Love this watch! I prefer it over my Apple Watch. Battery lasts a very long time, and overall it’s just a very durable watch with many features.
5 out of 5 stars
5 January, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Fantastic watch
Fantastic watch, exactly what I want and for a great price
4 out of 5 stars
30 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
I like it!
It has great features but I am having a hard time syncing with my phone. My son-in-law is helping me.
5 out of 5 stars
20 December, 2025
originally posted on Garmin
Great running watch
I got this because I wanted a simpler and smaller watch with MIP display for road and trail running. I also have the older Instinct 2S and wanted to compare. This does not have the solar feature of the 2S, but it really doesn’t need it. Almost everything is improved over the 2S. The display is easier to read, it picks up GPS faster, everything works more quickly. GPS tracking is accurate. Battery life is not as good as the 2S, but it’s more than adequate for my purposes. If you’re running 50, 100 milers, it might not have the battery you need in GPS mode. But for marathon or 50k distance, it’s more than enough. All in all, a lot of watch in a small package for a reasonable price.