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Garmin Instinct Outdoor GPS Watch (Graphite, 010-02064-00, EU) GPS, Running Watch
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Noemí7 –
Bought this watch to replace a 10 year old Polar HR monitor. Read lots of reviews before buying, particularly around HR accuracy and how reliable the watch is when exercising. Mixed feedback but I decided it would be fine for my needs, Im not a professional athlete, I have an interest in tracking fitness so decided margin of error would be acceptable for me. Bad decision, it simply doesnt work. It is wildly inaccurate, Ive used it for about 2 weeks and I already dont trust it. Works when sitting down or walking (I think?), doesnt work if you move. Attached image shows data comparative data from Garmin and Polar immediately after a 5 minute rowing interval.I realise there are going to be inaccuracies with wrist HR monitors but this function on this watch is basically useless. Garmin cannot claim this technology works, they must know from their own testing that it doesnt really work and therefore they shouldnt really claim it as a function.Attempting to return the item for a refund.
Dani –
4/5 purely because its sleep tracking isnt up to the rest of this very impressive watch.As others have said, there is a steep learning curve to the rather old fashioned in watch menu system, but after 6 weeks or so Im au fait with it and rather like its Casio simplicity.I got this watch pre Christmas for £188, it appears to be more like £225 now, so not sure whats happened there.Highly recommended for exercise tracking, the walking tracking (and running) is brilliant, indoor cycling good, I havent tried swimming with it yet, but Im sure its good, like most other things with this watch.The free garmin app is good but could definitely be more in depth, but then I guess its a fit all thing that has to appeal to everyone.Overall, would highly recommend.
darryll prichard –
Ive had lots of Garmin Fitness Bands/Watches over the years including the original Vivoactive with the Flat screen To Fenix 5 plus with Maps…And I Reckon this Garmin instinct is probably the most comfortable one Ive put on my wrist Its so light that sleeping with it on isnt a problem unlike the heavier Fenix 5 models which due to the size and weight I found uncomfortable.Sure its only a Monochromatic screen but the legibility is second to none even in a dim lit room I can still make out the time where I would be struggling with my Fenix 5No it doesnt have all the bells and whistles that the higher priced Garmin watches offer But it has all the main Fitness features that I need and then some And the build quality looks like it would take some serious punishment to actually break this Device..Only had it for a few days but judging by the battery meter which is still at 100% and the fact I havent stopped playing with it since it arrived Bolds well for the Manufacturers quoted 14 Day using as a Smartwatch Ive also done 2 GPS activities So colour me impressed
Megan W –
I’ve been looking for a smartwatch for ages that is durable enough to take a few knocks, is reasonably priced and doesn’t look like you’re carrying a brick on your wrist. This one does all that perfectly!I honestly love this watch, the battery lasts ages, even in GPS navigation mode, it’s packed full of features that are actually useful (like the navigation and the ability to control Spotify) and yet it looks like a normal watch.The lack of a touchscreen is a god send as it doesn’t go nuts when it starts to rain and it means I don’t have to worry about it breaking every time I knock it – which is quite a lot due to my job.The Garmin Connect app that goes along with it is great. Easy to use, informative and let’s you create routes which you can send to the watch in advance and navigate using waypoints – super easy to do and very effective.The Garmin Explore app is also worth downloading if you do a lot of walking on footpaths etc as it lets you create routes using an OS style map and send these to the watch, as well as letting you use the app to navigate with more topographic detail offline.All in all, a great watch supported by great apps!
Nussy –
I was looking for a GPS watch and it was a toss up between this, the Garmin Fenix 5 or the Suunto Traverse. I chose this due to the price and some of the great reviews its been receiving on YouTube. I think I made the right choice. Imagine the Garmin Fenix with all the flashy bits stripped back and just the essential functions left in.This is a product that does most things really well and some things pretty badly. The things it does well are the elements that revolve around hiking and walking outdoors. It has some advanced features that are genuinely helpful when out on the trail or up a mountain.GPS Functionality-Amazingly this watch has virtually replaced my handheld GPS device. Even though it doesnt have maps, the route can be clearly seen on the screen in bright sunlight or dark cloud and you will feel a buzz as soon as you veer off course. The arrow will point you in the right direction and you will feel a buzz as soon as youre back on course. We are only talking less than 10meters off course, so its really accurate. Furthermore when you are following a route you get lots of very important and life-saving information, like End of route ETA and sunset time. Essential when hiking in winter. The only time Ive had to refer back to my handheld is when a route double backs on itself, as it can be confusing to work out on the watch. I recommend planning routes using OS MAPS amazing mobile or online apps and then imported into Garmin Basecamp. Avoid Garmin’s Explore app as its glitchy and sadly lacking in functionality.Sensors -Most of the information the watch gives you from the sensors seems accurate apart from the step count. Altitude, barometer, temperature all seem okay.User interface and experience-If you like flashy graphics then youll be disappointed, but if you like simplicity and functionality then the user interface is perfect. Its easy to work with and the fact that the watch has buttons means you can navigate through the functions with gloves on, which is a huge advantage over a touchscreen. The watch itself is very light so you forget youre even wearing it most of the time.Battery lifeThe battery life is good. If you just use it as a watch itll go a week or two without needing a charge. With the GPS on expect the watch to last a day of hiking, charging is also very fast, so even if it runs out of juice you can easily replenish using a small power pack when taking a coffee break.Now for the negatives…Most of the negatives surround Garmin’s software which is why I have given this watch 3 stars. Garmin really needs to simplify and update their accompanying software for their devices as the whole ecosystem is a mess.For the instinct you have 3 pieces of software, yes 3 that you need to get your head around if you want to use the watch to its full potential. Furthermore the mapping apps -Explore and Basecamp are just awful and take a lot of trial and error before you can be sure to trust that your watch has the correct maps loaded and they actually work.Garmins accompanying Explore App is sadly missing some essential features that Hikers tend to rely upon, namely GPX import/export and the ability to send your planned routes to friends and family via text or email. The app is also be a bit glitchy, Ive spent ages planning routes only to find that they cant sync with the watch so I tend to use Garmins antiquated Basecamp app on the PC as its more reliable and has all the functionality I need, but it looks and feels like it was designed in the 1990s.Sadly Garmin dont seem to want to deal with the sorry state of their Apps so that significantly lowers the score on this watch as there are apps for the Apple Watch like WorkOutDoors that actually works so much better than anything Garmin have. Thats crazy considering Garmin manufacture hardware.Tracks not RoutesGarmin has 3 ways of creating and saving routes – You have a track and a route, you also have an Activity this is really confusing and compounded by the fact that the Instinct watch can handle tracks but not routes, though it wont tell you until you get to your hole location and the watch just doesnt load your Map/Course/Activity/track (whatever they want to call it) This is infuriating as there really is no explanation as to why there is a difference and sometimes their own software gets confused and makes a total mess of things when you try to work with routes. My advice, just work with tracks, not routes. Garmin are seriously letting their product down by producing such bad software.Final verdict -Now Ive lived with the watch for few months and Ive worked out how to use the apps and software, I can honestly say that it has become an essential piece of hiking kit. I wear it every day and really enjoy owning and using it.
Sallyrose –
This watch is built for those like myself, who love raw data and want an insight into metrics for daily exercise, monitoring heart and sleep but with the addition of being designed for outdoor hiking / walking etc.Its essentially a Casio of the modern age! I really had to think hard about whether to get a Fenix 5 or this, but i don’t really need any of the “smart” stuff on a more expensive watch. Since its fairly new and reviews are not yet flooding in i took the gamble and purchased it (albeit from a non ClickElectronics source).First, what this watch is not…-This watch has not been designed for looks, its not a “fashion item”.-It is not designed to replace a smart phone, the screen is designed to give you the basics of information in an easy to read fashion.With that out the way, here is what it is…-A watch for serious hikers, hill runners or even just daily exercisers / gym’rs who want accurate metrics on everything from HR, Sleep, Activities, hike tracking (breadcrumb and lots of elevation / pace metrics), accurate GPS etc the list goes on.-It is a very robust watch, take it out everywhere with confidence that one little knock is not going to smash the entire screen, you drop it face down – no problem, is also water proof.-Battery life is amazing. – Its frustrating enough having to put a smart phone on charge every night, taking the watch off would mean loosing sleep information and just extra hassle. This watch in “watch mode” i.e, constantly tracking HR, sleep, activity monitor with steps etc but GPS off would easily last 2 weeks, i have only had to charge twice and that was for only 10 mins or so. Having tested the GPS on a hike, i would say it would last up to 20 hours, for regular hiking that’s no problem at all. After a 4 hour hike of using GPS+Galileo to monitor my walk i has only lost one bar of battery (1 out of 5). GPS acquisition takes about 10 seconds if in the open.-The Garmin app / UI and plethora of information / data available for your activities and other metrics is the best i have experienced. For example, when hiking you can see the terrain profile from start to finish, overlay with HR or pace metrics and other data. The watch is more like a data logger with a basic screen attached, may not be much to look at but its recording pretty much everything about your activity.If you like your data, this (and i suspect any other high end Garmin watch) is the one to get.-You can buy additional sensors e.g external temp sensor to monitor the environmental air temp, all displayed on the watch. (The watch itself also measures temperature, not sure how useful it is though).-Storm warning. The watch has a built in barometer (as you would assume being a primarily hiking watch) which delivers air pressure data and current altitude. The watch will alert you if the pressure starts to drop by a configured amount, say 6hp/hr.- Map planning. You can import gpx files to the watch, this allows you to plan your route beforehand and use your watch to navigate either using the compass heading or breadcrumb (i.e following a squiggle on the display). Similarly, you can log into your Garmin web account / APP and view a very accurate map of your route and all the associated metrics as noted above.- Ergonomics – I wear this watch 24 hours a day. Its very light (by smart watch standards) and very easy to sleep with it on. The lightness comes from the fact it is mostly plastic.- Don’t have a smart phone strapped to your wrist. OK, so this one is maybe just a personal preference but personally i think most “smart watches” are simply an overpriced fashion accessory that are solving a non existent problem. Most require charging every night and will probably end up in a sock draw 6 months later. This watch is at a much more reasonable price and if your serious about mountain climbing or even just exercise in general, there is no reason not to go for this.There are a few negatives..The navigation of the menus and buttons takes some learning. Lots of sub menus and its easy to forget where a particular setting is etc. After 2 weeks of use this is becoming less of a problem.The screens are hard coded to some degree, although you can switch a few things around.Overall though, this watch has filled a niche in the whole “smart watch” genre i believe. It is VERY rugged, basic but delivers all of the logging and metrics you could possibly want. It works as a daily watch / activity monitor, works great when doing casual exercise or weight training (using the activity modes), but most importantly is excellent when hill walking / hiking. You wont be rushing for a charger every day (even after a days hike), the GPS is highly accurate, its lightweight and unlikely to draw attention from thieves!
Mr. J. –
I must first say that I didn’t purchase this watch from ClickElectronics, but from another online vendor, because I had a discount code. A couple of months ago I bought a Garmin Forerunner 645 and returned it for a refund within a few days because the battery would not keep it’s charge. I believe it may have been faulty. I then saw the new Garmin Instinct online, and after reading some positive reviews on the ClickElectronics.com site, I decided to send for one. I’m very glad that I did. This watch suits my needs to the ground. The fitness activity side of the watch is great, and the quick access to the barometer, altimeter and compass is fantastic. The battery life, so far, has been excellent. Highly recommended!
DZimmy –
Simply Amazing Fitness Watch
J. McL –
Bought as an xmas gift for better half. Have only given 3 stars for easy use as he isnt too great with learning new technology but if u have owned a garmin already then its a case of getting used to thw extras and where they are on the watch as the set up is similar. Great in depth fitness watch. Would say great for ultra runners and serious hikers.
Rob Handford –
I’ve been using this watch now for about 3 months, and I love it.It’s lightweight, and very comfortable, I wear it 24×7 and have had no problems wearing it all the time. It’s rugged and “no nonsense”, the stying suits me. The poor thing has been battered by gardening and the odd bit of render dropped on it when I was repairing the garden wall.I run three times a week, and am really happy with the running stats its produces and the info and analytics available on Garmin connect.Battery life is fantastic, and I charge it once every 12-14 days or so. I’ve used it on a treadmill and running outside, as well as to record strength and aerobic workouts.Brilliant sports watch, and very happy with it.