Garmin Instinct E 45mm Black Smartwatch with Charcoal Band
$199.99 reg $299.99
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Size45mm
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The watch offers a blend of functionality and comfort, making it suitable for various activities like hiking, cycling, and everyday wear. Guests appreciate its durable design, impressive battery life, and health tracking features. However, some find the user interface complicated and express a desire for more customization options. Overall, it serves as a reliable companion for fitness enthusiasts and casual users alike, though some may face challenges in navigation and setup.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.0 out of 5 stars with 78 reviews
quality: 1.67 out of 5
value: 1.33 out of 5
0% would recommend
3 recommendations
4 out of 5 stars
19 June, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Watch is to complicated for my use
I purchased this watch about a month ago and I've still not learned how to use it. It has so many functions and they have to be setup. Also it has five buttons and each button has several functions. I had an older version that was much simpler to use. To me the manual ( or Youtube) doesn't do a very good job explaining setup of the was watch.
1 out of 5 stars
19 June, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Too small
I have a small wrist, and the band is too small. Would not recommend this watch
3 out of 5 stars
15 June, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great watch for kids but not for connectivity
I bought this watch for my kids. I would give it a 5 star if I were able to track their workouts through my phones connect app. However, I also have a Garmi. Watch and the connect app is setup for 1 person on a single device. With that, it makes their workouts useless to track so Ive rated it a 3 star.
5 out of 5 stars
15 June, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Loving my new Instinct!
I've used Garmin products before, just not a full-sized watch. Then I was given a Fitbit to use. After wearing it out, I decided to go back to using Garmin products. Luck would have it that Garmin was having a sale on their watches. I chose the Instinct - E and I'm so happy with my choice. It provides all the information that I need health wise. And when linked to my phone, I get all of my alerts and notifications on my wrist. I don't have to pull my phone out to see them. I've only had the watch for a week now and I'm still learning how to use it and find all the uses it has to offer. But I am extremely pleased with what I know about it now. I can't recommend this watch enough.
4 out of 5 stars
11 June, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
More features than my Forerunner 55
Bought about two weeks ago to replace a Forerunner 55. Loved that 55. Wanted a few more features. I bought the 40 mm version because I'm not a big guy and I didn't want a huge watch to bang around. The watch band is kind of short so do some checking before you buy this. A replacement band is kind of pricey. In GPS mode, it seems to use a lot of battery compared to the old 55. Otherwise, battery life seems at least as good as the 55. Two 40 minute runs with gps over four days burned about 25% of the battery. The oxygen and barometer are nice features. The watch face is semi-customizable but there are limits to the primary face choices. I found a couple that would work. It's not super intuitive to customize but it generally doesn't take too much effort to figure it out. I thought this was a better choice than the Forerunner 70. I suspect the Forerunner would have been very simple and a good choice for what I typically need for running, tracking sleep and some health readings... I like the Instinct but i will look at the Forerunner line more closely next time. I like the Instinct well enough to not send it back. All three of my Garmin watches have been rock solid. None of them have been the expensive, top of the line models.
1 out of 5 stars
11 June, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
(no review title)
My watch can't select anything Postage no bubble wrap
5 out of 5 stars
6 June, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
(no review title)
Great price! Battery stays charged up to 17 day! Great watch! Garmin watches are the best and have many different watches to pick from with a price to match anybody’s budget!
5 out of 5 stars
4 June, 2026
originally posted on Garmin
Great features!!
I love my Instinct E! It’s a simple, yet smart watch!! Would recommend for those looking to track health stats but not have something too extra
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.