Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch

Having trouble programming the watch. I have printed out the whole manual and downloaded the 4 aps, but still have problems.

I bought this to replace my broken Garmin Forerunner 35. I really like the style and functions. Only gave it 4 stars because the font is too small for these old eyes

I bought about a month ago. I wanted to live it but instead hated it! I actually returned it. It was not user friendly. I ran a 10k and I didnt even figure out how to start my run. Not easy to use

With about a month on my wrist, I'm surprised how much I love this wristwatch, I've already purchased 5 different bands for it. This is probably my best digital watch to date. I've owned an Apple Watch Ultra, many G-Shocks, and this is by far my favorite digital watch. I'm a huge fan of stainless steel diver watches for their durability and simplicity, but I love digital watches for their features. This is the perfect smart watch as it feels more simple, and I wanted to get a way from touch screens. Its software and ease of use has LEAPS and bounds of an advantage over G-Shocks. People love simplicity in UI's. It is a larger-sized watch, which most dudes like, and has Garmin (as mentioned) easy-to-use software on the watch itself, and the apps as well. The battery life says 23 days after a full charge, and I can verify that's true. I workout everyday and run/walk afterwards. I've showered with it and have banged it up a few times. There are no scratches and it takes a beating. My only concern is not being able to push buttons underwater, as it states not to press them while submerged. Sounds small, but this was an advantage G-Shocks have. I'm soon to be an EMT and know that I'll be outside in the rain and will depend on seeing the seconds and will also be setting timers while wet. Working out in the rain is mandatory for me, so I really need to be able to press buttons without the fear of water damage. I also like to set a timer when showering, and clean it daily after sweating in it from working out. We'll soon see. The display backlight has great lighting and you can adjust the times for it to remain lit as well. There are multiple faces, as each of us has particulars we like to see at a glance, and I was surprised at how much you can customize your screen. The display is very clear. I don't use the notifications, save for the hourly timer. I got tired of the Apple Watch vibrating all the time - too distracting, and the battery wasn't as good as I thought it would be. The alarms on the Instinct 2 wake me up daily, and the fact it is Bluetooth means that you will get accurate time, as this feature is an absolute prerequisite of mine. For your alarms it has a sound and vibrate feature which I use. I don't use all the features, but do have the Starbucks app loaded. The GPS and ability to find your starting points on hikes is awesome. We'll see how this holds up underwater pressing buttons. I will give this a year, and then I'm looking at the Garmin Instinct 2X Tactical. I love the built in flashlight on the 2X and don't want to worry about the battery, so solar will be a major factor. I also like large watches that actually are so big they hold sleeves back. I never tuck my watch under a sweatshirt or long sleeve running shirt. Just buy it. It's worth it. Good wrist presence, feels great with its larger size, and is an absolute workhorse. So happy with my purchase! My only suggestion is again about making it even more waterproof, and getting rid of the texture grip inside the bezel. The screen should be slightly deeper in, with more robust rubber/plastic circular protection. The inside can be hard to clean with its textured grip. This will probably be my first of many Garmin watches. Hope this lengthy review helps!

This arrived on Halloween and I love it! Great to check my heart rate, steps, sleep and track my exercises!

Wearing them both side by side - Garmin seems to use better sensors, detects sleep stages better, and doesn't smooth-average heart rate like the Fitbit does.

I recently purchased this watch and am pleased with its performance. It is a solid watch that comes loaded with smart features and is easily customizable.

I bought my watch about 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love it!! Its great quality with very good battery life and you can customize the watch face to show the information you need the most! It was so many features including steps, weathers, compass and much more

This watch has everything I need. I had to do some research to find some video shorts to get it up and going (there are a million features). I really like the functionality and linkage with the Pro 550 Plus dog training system, however, it took some searching to find the right videos to watch to walk me through the setup Overall outstanding features, rugged, reasonable price, but Garmin needs a better instruction video catalog for users.

Bought a month ago and use it everyday. Very impressed with durability and features.

I wish they had made it out of impervium. I had to replace my last Garmin Instinct due to massive welding spatter damage. I mean it's 2024 can't they make a watch that can stand up to arc welding spatter? That was sarcasm, Although I did damage my last watch. I now wear a welding sleeve.

i bought mainly to track my heart rate and i guess it's okay for that and close to the readings on my other devices. the cons are some of the other features.1: it should come with a plug to cover the charging port. 2: the compass doesn't seem to be very accurate as compared to a regular compass. 3: i wouldn't count on the weather widget. i constantly have to reboot the watch to get it to work and i've read other reviews that complain about the same thing. haven't tried the gps tracking as of yet.

Great fitness computer with plenty of stats customization and info

I have owned this watch for a month and it has an excellent battery life and delivers everything I need. Text messages, steps, sleep monitor, heart rate, and more. Replaced my Apple and Fit Bit with one device.

I finally pulled the trigger and bought a watch to help me monitor my cycling, hiking and backcountry skiing. This watch has all the bells and whistles to monitor my activities and progress throughout their respective seasons. UNFORTUNATELY the laser that this watch (and all watches with a heart rate sensor - Apple, Suunto, etc.) cannot read through heavily tattooed skin! Total bummer. Around my wrist I got zero HR, but the moment I slid it to my hand (that isn't tattooed), the HR popped right up. Upon further investigation, I discovered this is a common frustration amongst tattooed people. Oh well, at least it was an easy return process. Hopefully there’ll be a viable option in the not so distant future, as the info this watch tracks would be greatly appreciated!

I’m happy with my purchase !!! Can’t wait to try out all the features

High annual subscription fees for smartphone is required to function

I brought my watch last month and I like my watch. My brother brought one too.

I bought the Garmin Instinct 2 primarily for the GPS functionality for recording walks and hikes. I am finding it useful for weather conditions and stress levels.

I bought the instinct 2 and it wouldn’t read my heart rate or sleep score. So I bought the runner 165 and it doesn’t track my heart rate either or sleep score. I’m very unsatisfied with both Garmin I’ve bought.