Testseek.com have collected 40 expert reviews of the Garmin Instinct and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Garmin Instinct.
May 2019
(85%)
40 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
20 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
85010040
The editors liked
Great battery life
Excellent durability
Reasonable price
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Published: 2020-03-14, Author: Jerry , review by: gamingshogun.com
Great battery life, Excellent durability, Reasonable price
Abstract: 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 elements, the Instinct has all the usual skills you'd expect to see from one of Garmin's outdoor-frie...
Published: 2018-10-11, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
I'll be honest, when I first got the run-down of these units back in August I was skeptical. Partially because I'm not exactly a huge fan of the exterior design of the Casio watches (just my personal style preferences), and partially because I wasn't real...
Published: 2018-11-14, Author: Chris , review by: eftm.com.au
Abstract: There's a multitude of smart watches on the market, along with fitness-based products. But others straddle both sides of the fence, such as the latest release from Garmin Australia it's called the Instinct. I've been wearing this rather basic looking devi...
Published: 2021-05-14, Author: Mike , review by: techradar.com
Fun, light and comfortable design, Solid sports tracking performance, Navigation support
Lacks full mapping features, No payment support, No Connect IQ app support
While the Instinct might lack some of the richer outdoor features you'll find on Garmin's Fenix watches and the bigger battery life on the Instinct Solar, it still has all of the key things you'd want from an outdoor watch that's kind on your bank balance...
Affordable, Plenty of outdoors features, Rugged design, Comfortable
Low-resolution display, No third-party apps
Yes. Outdoor enthusiasts who want some of the outdoors features of the Fenix series without the adventure watch price should strongly consider purchasing the Garmin Instinct.Editors' RecommendationsGarmin Venu Review: Sporty everyday Fitbit Charge 4 revie...
No Garmin Connect IQ apps, Breadcrumb navigation only
Whether the Garmin Instinct is the watch for you primarily comes down to how much you value its tough credentials and navigational tools. If you can live without MIL-STD robustness, breadcrumb routing and compass, you might be just as happy with the Vivoa...
Published: 2018-12-14, Author: Tom , review by: wareable.com
Simple, customisable UI, Small and light, Good battery life, A lot of invaluable information for hikers
Not the prettiest, Steep learning curve, No TOPO maps, No Garmin Pay
Everything about the Garmin Instinct promotes necessity over enjoyment. From the simplified design and stripped back UI to the customisable format of the screens. The core focus of the watch is by far the navigation, and there's a steep learning curve to...
Published: 2018-11-13, Author: Daniel , review by: wovow.org
From the dial to the strap, Garmin Instinct smartwatch is absolutely rugged and shock-proof. They are not afraid of external adversity due to the moisture-proof shock-resistant case and sensors.The watch has built-in flagship activity trackers. The naviga...
Military-grade super-sturdy build, Accurate GPS tracking, Built for a host of outdoor activities
Garmin Instinct is not for those who just want to track the number of steps they took during the day or the distance they covered during a run through the city streets. It is much more than that and built for serious outdoor activities like hiking, trekki...
