Garmin Instinct, Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, Features Glonass and Galileo, Heart Rate Monitoring and 3-Axis Compass, Graphite
Original price was: $249.99.$189.99Current price is: $189.99.
When you can rely on Instinct, the world can rely on you. This rugged, reliable outdoor GPS watch is built for the U. S. Military standard 810G for thermal, shock and water resistance (Rated to 100 meters). The fiber-reinforced polymer case adds strength and durability, and the chemically-strengthened, scratch-resistant display is high-contrast enough to read in bright sunlight, so you can take it with you into the extremes you face every day. Plus, the fully vented silicone bands include two independent, removable keeper loops to ensure a secure fit and to keep you from getting caught on things. Water rating: 10 ATM.
Rugged GPS watch built to withstand the toughest environments.Supported Application:Phone. . Wireless comm standard:Bluetooth
Constructed to U.S. Military standard 810G for thermal, shock and water resistance (rated to 100 meters)
Built in 3 axis compass and barometric altimeter, plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, Glonass and Galileo) support helps track in more challenging environments than GPS alone
Monitor your estimated heart rate, activity and stress; Train with preloaded activity profiles. Strap material: Silicone
Stay connected with smart notifications (with a compatible smartphone) and automatic data uploads to the Garmin connect online fitness community
Use the trackback feature to navigate the same route back to your starting point; Use the Garmin explore website and app to plan your trips in advance
Battery life: Up to 14 days in smartwatch mode, up to 16 hours in GPS mode, up to 40 hours in Ultratrac battery saver mode
7 reviews for Garmin Instinct, Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, Features Glonass and Galileo, Heart Rate Monitoring and 3-Axis Compass, Graphite
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Travis –
The perfect smartwatch for people who dislike smartwatches.
This model came out from Garmin at the same time I was starting to seriously want a device for a mixture of tracking activity, in my case most of which is outdoor oriented, like hiking and riding my mountain bike, plus I wanted to start exploring some physical data from a heart rate monitor as I get more active.When smartwatches first started becoming popular, I thought they were pretty stupid and redundant, and in my mind a teeny tiny 2″ screen will never replace a phone screen which is small enough, especially for GPS navigation duty. However, the function of getting the sensors and GPS antenna in a more favorable location, plus heart rate monitoring, I could see the benefits of a smartwatch. I didn’t like most of what was on the market until this unit.What I liked about this watch was it didn’t have all the features and bloated interface to replace interacting with your phone for things a phone is best at. In some ways the Instinct is a throwback to older tech, but in a good way, the way anyone who has experience with GPS from the time it first became widely available for consumer use will appreciate. The interface will just make sense if you were used to the older devices.It does all the things you might want your phone to do, but a phone is not really suited to doing well. I disliked using my phone for tracking hikes and on my MTN bike because either the phone was safe in my pocket with a horrible view of the sky and where I couldn’t see it, or I had it strapped on my handlebars where it could get knocked off. Or while hiking I had to pack it in my hands or strapped to my backpack in an awkward position. Not to mention if you use GPS on the phone and keep the screen on to see stats, it will hit the battery hard. With this, you can tuck the phone safely away but still see the info you want.This watch was the right combo of features for outdoor activities and activity tracking to get my attention and be a useful tool more than an expensive trinket. I did not wear any watch before buying the Instinct, and now I wear this most of the time for the last 2-3 weeks I’ve had it.While it lacks some features of more dedicated fitness devices, I got it mostly for what it did not have rather than what it did. Most criticism of this watch I read prior to purchasing clearly was because this watch has a niche and those folks didn’t fit it. This is mostly for outdoor activities, it’s simple, rugged, and doesn’t do as much because it’s made to do it’s set of tasks well, and it’s trade off is the things it does not do allow it to be smaller and use the battery more efficiently.You can read up on it’s features and functions elsewhere, but a few things I will point out as exceptional. Some may harp on the old school LCD type display, but it’s high contrast and the way the face catches ambient light extremely well makes it very easy to read. Actually I set the back light on 5%, it’s lowest setting, because if it’s so dark you need the back light, that is plenty to see it by.I like it’s size, it’s not huge feeling, and it’s light. As I mentioned I did not wear a watch before this one, and I find it comfortable to wear despite a history of disliking things on my wrist. I had to get used to it yes, but it’s not like having a rock strapped to your arm.Battery life has been great, using the GPS 2-3 times a week for an hour at a time pulls it down some but I still get over a week on a charge. I’ve yet to let it run down to the point it claims it needs charging, but so far I’ve yet to charge it in a period of less than 7 days.Definitely a personal preference but I also really like it’s appearance. I got the Graphite colored one, it’s not black but kind of a charcoal grey. It’s not preppy looking or stylish, and that’s what I’m going for. It does not give off that “oh look at me I’m athletic I have a fitbit” vibe, or look super snazzy and expensive, it just looks like a run of the mill boring watch if no one inspects it closely. For sure a more utility look, and for folks who would get the most out of this watch, that’s probably perfect.Also will throw in there for my mountain bike, I later picked up Garmin’s cadence and speed sensors, and they paired up effortlessly with the Instinct. GPS will cheat you distance on a bike especially and that is just the nature of the tech, I was getting some big discrepancies between the Instinct’s recorded track and my wheel sensor bike computer. The trails I ride on frequently are a particular hardship for GPS anyway with heavy tree cover and tightly winding trails. With the speed sensor the difference is much smaller and I recommend it if you are going to use this on a bike.So far I’ve been very happy with the purchase and impressed with the device, enough to write this lengthy review, which I don’t bother with often. (I did lean heavily on reviews deciding to purchase, so this is to help those like me.) If you fall into the niche this watch is intended to appeal to, I recommend it.
Jmfillin1 –
Good watch but has a few issues
It’s okay, but lacks in a couple of areas. It seemed to have so many settings when I first started digging into it, and felt a bit daunting, but after a few days the watch itself ended up being a rather simple interface, even more streamlined than the Garmin Connect app itself (could use a little work). I haven’t really dug too far I to the gps yet, though on a recent hike I was able to log my vehicle location at the trailhead. And while I had no concerns of getting lost, I did check to see if the watch occasionally to see if it was taking me back the correct direction and it seemed to be. Overall, I’m not disappointed. With that said, the sleep tracker is absolute garbage, which was also a big reason why I got the watch. For some reason, it shows that I fall asleep way earlier than what I do every single night. Like if I go to sleep at 11, it’ll say that I went to sleep at 9-930. Also, I had to turn the “move alert” off because it made 0 sense. Id be out working in the yard and washing my truck and the move alert would go off, I’d be out walking my dog and the move alert would go off, then sometimes I’d be sitting at my desk working for hours and no move alert. The final thing is that occasionally the watch will just stop tracking everything and there will be gaps in my daily statistics (heart rate, stress, etc). I’ve caught it a few times in the middle of those gaps, and it tells me I need to “check the fit,” then does a 30 second measuring countdown where I have to remain still, then will say “check fit” again. All in all, those things have happened multiple times over the past month or so, but it’s still not a huge issue and still seems to be a pretty solid watch. I will recommend it based on the included features at the price point, though there are a few things that could use improvement. I am also a fan of it being understated and not appearing to be a wrist tablet like most smart watches out there.EDIT: One year later and this watch is awesome. I changed my review from 4 to 5 stars. I rarely take it off, only to charge. After getting use to the setting and some of the quirks, ive grown to realize how robust this thing is. I wear it in the shower, i wear it swimming in chlorine, salt, and freshwater. I also use it to find my phone a lot. I have managed to use the GPS on several occurrences, including something as simple as finding where i parked. While the GPS does not show a “Google” maps type of display, it is very effective when finding your way back to where you came. I know there is a 2nd version that came out, and while that is tempting, I have become so use to this version, im hesitant about moving on. The only downside is that i have several Omegas, Longines, and other vintage watches which now get minimal usage, unless there is a need to “dress for an occasion.” The prior “Issues” i referenced are insignificant at this point, and while i may have been initially “let down” by certain features (or lack thereof), I have adapted to the watch and highly recommend it. Ive had no more issues with the heartrate sensor losing contact, and have had absolutely no problems with the watch over the past year. The battery life is extremely long, like 2 weeks or more, since i dont “fidget” with it as much as i use to when i first got it. One last thing…idk what the “crystal” is made out of, but I’ve put this watch through a lot and there isnt a SINGLE scratch on it, not even a small micro scratch. The watch looks entirely brand new.
FabrÃcio –
Procurei este relógio pois queria um produto resistente. Já tive outros Garmin, sou usuário a mais de 20 anos da marca e já tive problemas de durabilidade em alguns produtos. Comprei este relógio principalmente pela certificação MIL-STD-810G que atesta a resistência de dispositivos. à um relógio robusto, sem touch screen e lembra um G-Shock. A grande vantagem na minha opinião é a questão da função de esportes que contém muitas opções (bike, cardio, natação, etc) como outros modelos tippo Vivoactive/Venu/etc. O GPS é muito preciso e ele calibra muito rápido. Outra coisa que gostei é o sistema de botões achei que não seria muito fácil de usar durante as atividades pois estava acostumado com touch screen mas me surpreendeu pela facilidade de uso, na verdade é muito intuitivo. Espero que o review ajude alguém e no geral gostei muito do Garmin Instinct. Ãltima atualização: após 1 semana de uso a bateria se mostra muito durável para o meu uso: bike 2 a 3 vezes por semana, musculação 3 vezes por semana.
Gerza –
Es un excelente producto. Me sorprendió la precisión con la que registra el recorrido con el GPS. Lo uso para senderismo, caminar en la ciudad, correr en pista y bicicleta de montaña. En todo marca bien el recorrido. La combinación del recorrido, el registro de la frecuencia cardÃaca y los algoritmos de cada actividad dan una buena referencia para conocer la intensidad de cada sesión. También lo uso en la bicicleta fija para medir la frecuencia cardÃaca y funciona bien. Aunque el producto vale la pena en realidad para las actividades de exterior usando GPS. Estoy muy satisfecho y sorprendido ya que es la primera versión del Instinct, pero lo mejor fue el precio.Lo uso unas 4 veces en actividades con GPS y la baterÃa dura menos de una semana. Pero la verdad me parece correcto y no me molesta ponerlo a cargar. La baterÃa carga muy rápido. Cuando no hago deporte prefiero apagar el sensor de frecuencia cardÃaca.Por el tamaño y por la pantalla en negativo se lee claramente en cualquier condición de luz, aún en exterior a pleno sol. También se agradece que los botones son grandes y se pueden manipular aún con guantes de ciclismo.En mi caso la compra fue con Fashion Outlet 15 y llegó rápido desde Canadá.
Mamtaz –
När jag fick klockan förstår jag att jag har valt fel modell, så jag ville returnera den klockan men säljaren svarade att jag kan inte få mina fullt pris tillbaks. Jag har skrivit att Jag har valt gammal modell instinct 1 men jag ville köpa instinct 2.
Rohan Singh –
My first garmin watch and first smart watch as well. Looks rugged, light weight. Strap is long and very comfortable. Using it for tracking activities like running cycling etc. Data seems to be pretty accurate. If you are into sports, this device is not gonna let you down. Good battery backup(around 2 weeks) so if you go out on long treks, you will want to carry one of these. If you are looking for something sturdy and durable in all conditions, go for it.Not compatible with connect IQ though, but that should not be an issue.
Tris Mardiastuty –
I bought this firstly for battery life: my old tracking watch couldn’t do more than about 4 hours of GPS recording and didn’t offer continuous HR. For a bit more than AUD200, there are going to be compromises. The Instinct delivers awesome battery life, very good tracking features and a very easy to read screen in outdoor conditions. Main compromises are a basic display, no touch screen and a very functional appearance. The user interface requires remembering which buttons do what, and it is not 100% consistent. However, after a few days I seem to be in control of it. GPS locking is fast. Syncing to the good app is fast. Battery life is very good, as promised. The sensors are accurate, except for the inbuilt temperature sensor, which can’t be accurate while worn and isn’t; it is used to correct the air pressure sensor. The main temperature display is based on local internet weather stations, provided by the phone, and it updates often. The barometric sensor is really accurate. THe steps sensor is not accurate, since it measures activity which is not really walking, and it attributes a standard stride length to each of these “Steps”.Garmin Connect, the app, does not sync to the Google Fit app, but a third party app does (Health Sync). I have decided to let Google Fit count steps independently of the Inspire, but activities sync. The heart rate measure is accurate referenced with my Polar chest strap; however, the watch will use the Polar strap for recorded heart rate. Syncing of that was automatic: the watch suggests it.Smart phone connectivity includes calendar notifications, SMS and call notification, with fast replies. I turned some of those off because if I don;t have my phone in easy reach, I personally don’t want to deal with SMS or calls. The only way I could turn on call notifications was to remove the relevant Android permissions; I could not find detailed notification controls, which seems a bit crazy. They either don’t exist or are hard to find. Because of that and the missing Google Fit connection, the app loses two stars.