User submitted reviews
Review by RobertReviewed 3/13/2023by RobertCycling EnthusiastLittle Rock, ARvery smart watch indeedThis watch integrates easily with all activities and keeps an accurate record on a daily basis. If I had to do all over I would opt for the non-solar model as this model requires charging every 8-10 days in the absence of strong sunlight.
Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Robert was helpful/No, review by Robert was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This watch integrates easily with all activities and keeps an accurate record on a daily basis. If I had to do all over I would opt for the non-solar model as this model requires charging every 8-10 days in the absence of strong sunlight.
Review by RonReviewed 10/10/2022by RonCompetitive RacerAnn Arbor1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Does more than I expected.The Garmin Instinct 2 provides a lot of beneficial data for optimizing your training, but be careful of the advice that it gives. Based on the HRV data it might tell you that you need rest, but the 'Body Battery' might say it's a good day to train hard. Also I've done some research and discovered that using HRV can be over simplified to High Good, Low Bad, but there is a lot more to it. Sometimes it can be high for bad reasons and low for good ones, so be careful. Take the time to learn about the metrics the watch offers you and make your own decisions.
Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Ron was helpful/No, review by Ron was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The Garmin Instinct 2 provides a lot of beneficial data for optimizing your training, but be careful of the advice that it gives. Based on the HRV data it might tell you that you need rest, but the 'Body Battery' might say it's a good day to train hard. Also I've done some research and discovered that using HRV can be over simplified to High Good, Low Bad, but there is a lot more to it. Sometimes it can be high for bad reasons and low for good ones, so be careful. Take the time to learn about the metrics the watch offers you and make your own decisions.
Review by DaleReviewed 12/27/2022by DaleCycling EnthusiastUtah1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Worst purchase everThe heart rate monitor is worthless for training purposes. It is only accurate at rest. While doing a Zwift ride I wear my Garmin chest strap and the INSTINCT 2. The chest strap will give a reading in the 130's and the watch will say I am 89. I have tried everything Garmin, Garmin Forums and other videos and forums have said to do and it still does not work. I purchased the watch with the HRM and ruggedness in mind and it is useless.
Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Dale was helpful/No, review by Dale was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The heart rate monitor is worthless for training purposes. It is only accurate at rest. While doing a Zwift ride I wear my Garmin chest strap and the INSTINCT 2. The chest strap will give a reading in the 130's and the watch will say I am 89. I have tried everything Garmin, Garmin Forums and other videos and forums have said to do and it still does not work. I purchased the watch with the HRM and ruggedness in mind and it is useless.
Review by TreksterReviewed 5/2/2022by TreksterCycling EnthusiastNorthern CaliforniaInstinct 2 Delivers As AdvertisedThis is my second Instinct and I really appreciate the longer battery life with solar capability. This helps on my longer distance rides. The device is easy to use and set up was a breeze. Granted, I'm a veteran user of this type of Garmin product.
Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Trekster was helpful/No, review by Trekster was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This is my second Instinct and I really appreciate the longer battery life with solar capability. This helps on my longer distance rides. The device is easy to use and set up was a breeze. Granted, I'm a veteran user of this type of Garmin product.