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Garmin Instinct, Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, Features Glonass and Galileo, Heart Rate Monitoring and 3-Axis Compass, Graphite
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Brand | Garmin |
Model Name | Instinct |
Screen Size | 1.27 Inches |
Special Feature | Heart Rate Monitoring, Shock Resistant, Barometric Altimete, Activity Tracker, GPS, Water Resistant |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Map Type | Worldwide |
Sport | running;hiking;cycling;swimming |
Included Components | Documentation, Instinct, charging/data cable |
Battery Life | 40 Hours |
Resolution | 128 x 128 |
About this item
- 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
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Accuracy | 4.4 | 4.3 | — | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Battery life | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.7 |
Sleep tracking | — | 4.8 | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.7 | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | — | — |
Touch Screen | 3.8 | 3.4 | — | 3.4 | — | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Big Rocket Man USA | GPS City | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | SL Deals |
resolution | 128 x 128 | 480 x 272 | 480 x 272 | — | — | 260 * 260 |
mounting type | — | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount |
batteries included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
battery average life | 40 hours | 6 hours | 30 hours | 28 days | 336.0 hours, 30.0 hours | 336 hours |
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Garmin Instinct
Built to Endure Like You
When you can rely on Instinct, the world can rely on you. This rugged, reliable outdoor GPS watch is built to 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.
Rugged GPS Watch Built to Withstand the Toughest Environments
- Constructed to U.S. military standard 810G for thermal, shock and water resistance (up 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
- Stay connected with smart notifications (with a compatible smartphone) and automatic data uploads to the Garmin Connect™ online fitness community
- Use the TracBack 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
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GPS You Can Count OnYou’ve never been one to follow the beaten path — that’s where Instinct comes in. GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellite network capability tracks in more challenging environments than GPS alone. The built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter help you keep your bearings. Take the guesswork out of your return journey by using the TracBack feature to navigate the same route back to start. |
Monitor and TrainThe Instinct GPS watch estimates your heart rate, activity and stress throughout the day, so you know how much you do — and how hard you’re working to do it. When you’re ready to train, we’ve got you covered with preloaded activity profiles for running, biking, swimming and more. |
Stay ConnectedSmart notifications let you leave your phone in your pocket. Pair your phone with Instinct and our Garmin Connect online fitness community for automatic uploads, live tracking and the GroupTrack feature. Or, pair with the Garmin Explore website and app to plan adventures before you head out. |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.8 x 0.6 x 1.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
ASIN | B07HYX9P88 |
Item model number | 010-02064-00 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 11, 2018 |
Department | mens |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
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Product Description
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.
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Customers like the battery life, performance, accuracy, appearance and value of the gps or navigation system. They mention that it lasts at least 2 weeks, works great with their iPhone and that the phone finder works well. They also appreciate the step tracking and the ability to track your mileage. That said, opinions are mixed on the heart rate monitor and ease of use.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the GPS watch. They mention that it is built with military grade materials, it's durable, and it'll stay alive through 3 weeks of backpacking. The watch is also a great choice for sprint and tri training, and can withstand pool and sea water very well. Customers also appreciate the polished, comprehensive application, and that it works well.
"...It is worn 24/7-365. All things considered it has held up extremely well...." Read more
"...5. The Android phone application is polished, comprehensive and most important – it works flawlessly...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...Other than that this is a rugged watch and holds a charge a lot longer than the Fitbit Charge 5, even with the GPSr enabled...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the GPS or navigation system. They say that it lasts at least 2 weeks and that they do not have to charge the battery often.
"...It is light weight, has excellent battery life of over 2 weeks when paired to the phone, but not using the GPS, and even longer when you turn off..." Read more
"...It watches your sleep depth, duration and energy expenditures. It even reminds you of your wedding anniversary!..." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...Other than that this is a rugged watch and holds a charge a lot longer than the Fitbit Charge 5, even with the GPSr enabled...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the gps or navigation system. They mention that it works very great, the heart rate monitor worked well, and they've never had any problems with it. The GPS and compass features work well, the phone finder works well, it's durable, waterproof, and workout proof, and it has a crude display feature to mark/trace your workouts. Customers also love that there is an online website to check their stats.
"...The compass worked pretty well.The heart rate monitor worked well for me, but I don't have anything to compare it to for accuracy...." Read more
"...You truly forget you are wearing this watch. The features are great. It has absolutely everything I need...." Read more
"...application is polished, comprehensive and most important – it works flawlessly...." Read more
"...4. Its features are incredible!! It has GPS, HR monitor, alarms, stopwatches, altimeter, barometer, step tracker, thermometer, compass, and so forth...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the product. They say that the step tracking seems to be very accurate, the GPS is perfect, and all the other widgets are all pretty accurate. They also appreciate the compass and gps coordinates, which are extremely handy. The visibility is Exceptional, and the ABC sensors are accurate. The heart rate monitor seems as accurate as the Apple Watch, and it works reliably in all conditions. The GPS function is reliable and worked so far in all the conditions they used the watch in. Customers also like that the product allows them to track and track back when walking with the GPSr.
"...altimeter is based on the barometric pressure and was reasonably precise with elevation change, but needs to be calibrated to be accurate...." Read more
"...-Responsive Menus-Screen Visibility is Exceptional-Accurate ABC Sensors and Tracking-Recessed Buttons Avoid Accidental Presses..." Read more
"...I haven't used it yet but it's cool it allows you to track and track back when walking with the GPSr, shoot coordinates, and project waypoints...." Read more
"...4. Its features are incredible!! It has GPS, HR monitor, alarms, stopwatches, altimeter, barometer, step tracker, thermometer, compass, and so forth...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the GPS watch. They say it has a nice display, is rugged, durable, and manly looking. It is a great entry-level GPS watch that is fairly minimalist compared to smart watches. Customers also appreciate the customizable display screens and the fact that the watch can be understated and not appear to be a smart watch.
"...the accuracy of the GPS tracking and ABC sensors but so far it is looking great. I really can’t say enough about this watch...." Read more
"...It even reminds you of your wedding anniversary!..." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...I am also a fan of it being understated and not appearing to be a wrist tablet like most smart watches out there...." Read more
Customers like the value of the GPS or navigation system. They say it's rugged, intuitive, and does what they want for the price. Some recommend it based on the included features at the price point, saying it'd be a good buy.
"...It has been an amazing watch well worth the price for me and I will buy another whenever this one dies...." Read more
"...I will recommend it based on the included features at the price point, though there are a few things that could use improvement...." Read more
"...In my opinion, it's for sure worth the money!" Read more
"...Overall I would say this watch is easily worth the price especially if you are buying your first smart watch." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the gps or navigation system. Some mention that the app is easy enough to use, it's easy to get familiar with, and easy to adjust the settings and calibrate. However, others say that some of those actions aren't intuitive, the phone app is equally confusing, and difficult to follow in real time in certain areas.
"...The Garmin Connect app is interesting and helpful, but my biggest announce is the app requires an internet connection in order to sync data from the..." Read more
"...I love that it is black and white.The keys and apps are very responsive. The menus are so much faster than the Fenix...." Read more
"...WOW!!! Must do everything!!! Well it looks a bit gaudy, uses a smartphone app, and for Pete's sake....$800...." Read more
"...For example, there are multiple biking activity categories that allow tailoring to the specific type that you enjoy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heart rate monitor. Some mention that it provides a lot of data on heart rate, sleep patterns, movement, etc., while others say that the built-in heart rate sensor isn't accurate when you sweat, making it fairly useless. They also say that it has difficulty keeping the barometer calibrated, and the temperature readings can be off by 20+ degrees.
"...The temperature sensor is too close to skin and was effected by layers, so I did not rely on the temperature...." Read more
"...It has GPS, HR monitor, alarms, stopwatches, altimeter, barometer, step tracker, thermometer, compass, and so forth...." Read more
"...The issue turned out to be the altimeter. It was not accurate at all. I then waited for the Fenix 5. Same damn issue. Altimeter was worse than the 3...." Read more
"...Heart Rate Monitor (I'm not a serious athlete, but hey why not)...." Read more
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The biggest selling point for me was the battery life, heart rate monitor, and smart watch phone pairing.
My recent use case was ~3 weeks in remote Greenland at 76 North. The GPS coverage that far north was spotty on this watch, but that is not a major fault in my opinion. The watch was excellent for use in the field with the timer, alarms, and stop watch. I found I utilized the barometer a lot when planning weather related activities. The altimeter is based on the barometric pressure and was reasonably precise with elevation change, but needs to be calibrated to be accurate. I was not able to test if the altimeter could be calibrated on the GPS fix though, and I don't believe that it is. The temperature sensor is too close to skin and was effected by layers, so I did not rely on the temperature. The compass worked pretty well.
The heart rate monitor worked well for me, but I don't have anything to compare it to for accuracy. I found it worked well with both tight and loose wrist band settings.
The user interface was fairly straight forward to learn.
I have found since getting this watch that I have been more active to see how to get better numbers. The Garmin Connect app is interesting and helpful, but my biggest announce is the app requires an internet connection in order to sync data from the watch to the app. While in remote areas without internet, I was unable to look at the trends in data I was hoping for. That is a problem with the app and not the watch, however, and I have confirmed that with Garmin.
I elected to get the older version of the watch rather than the newer Instinct 2 because of the cost difference. I have been happy with it so far, and for my purposes the Instinct has fit my needs well.
What a frustrating activity tracker/smart watch journey I have been on. Nothing seemed quite right for what I was looking for. I am an avid outdoorsman who likes to hunt, backpack, hike, bike, and occasionally run. Things that are extremely important to me are an accurate altimeter, barometer, and GPS.
I first purchased the Fenix 3 HR. The watch was impressive in the beginning and I thought I had found the one. The issue turned out to be the altimeter. It was not accurate at all. I then waited for the Fenix 5. Same damn issue. Altimeter was worse than the 3. When I contacted Garmin, they told me to put the watch in warm soapy water. While this did seem to temporarily reset it back to normal, I continued to experience the same issue. As much as I would like to put my watch in a warm glass of soapy water every night, I decided to pass. The 5 plus eventually came out and appeared to solve these issues. But then.....Garmin realeased the Instinct.
This watch (so far) has really impressed me. It is so light weight and comfortable. The Fenix watches, while premium, are a bit large and heavy to wear. You truly forget you are wearing this watch. The features are great. It has absolutely everything I need. I’m not a triathlete and could care less about some of the measurements the Fenix gives you. Some have commented on the grainy display. I completely disagree. I would liken it to E Ink from a kindle. It truly is a pleasure to look at and is extremely clear and readable. I love that it is black and white.
The keys and apps are very responsive. The menus are so much faster than the Fenix. You can really whip through the widgets and settings to get where you want. The buttons are excellent and I have yet to accidentally press one while bending my wrist.
I am still testing the accuracy of the GPS tracking and ABC sensors but so far it is looking great. I really can’t say enough about this watch. Knock on wood, it seems like a great model from Garmin that will feel a niche hunting/outdoors market. I will provide an update in a month after more usage.
-UPDATE-
I've now had this watch for a few weeks and have taken it on several hunting trips. I am truly impressed with this watch. I cannot emphasize enough how comfortable and light this watch is. Owning and wearing heavier watches over the years, I think I forgot how nice it is to wear a watch that you forget is attached to your wrist. I hated wearing my Fenix watches to bed. Too bulky and would dig into my wrist. Tracking appears to be very accurate. Attitude has been accurate for daily use and when you are tracking an activity.
What I Love About This Watch:
-Comfortable & Lightweight
-Responsive Menus
-Screen Visibility is Exceptional
-Accurate ABC Sensors and Tracking
-Recessed Buttons Avoid Accidental Presses
-Battery Life Has Been Great
I really only have a couple complaints or rather suggestions to improve the watch. When you lock the keys (which you don't have to too often because of recessed buttons), in order to unlock the watch, you hold any button for a short period. I wish Garmin would lengthen the amount of time it takes to hold the button. It takes about .5 seconds to unlock currently and that can be accidentally done pretty easily. This is really a minor complaint though. The screen is an unknown material or proprietary to Garmin. I do wish it was a Sapphire display but I put a screen protector on it and you truly cant tell there is one on the face. My last suggestion is I wish the battery indicator showed a percentage as opposed to the 5 bars in a battery indicator. Again, its a minor gripe but it would be nice if they changed that.
Please ask me questions. Id be happy to answer. I've done a disturbing amount of research on these watches over the years and believe I have finally found the perfect watch for my needs. I've used all Fenix watches and a Suunto Traverse Alpha. This watch is my favorite.
UPDATE 5/11/2020
Still an absolutely great watch. This watch is on my wrist every single day. It is still extremely comfortable. I have had a couple issues that I will address:
-My "Back" button started to give out on me around July 2019. It is a very commonly pressed button on the watch. Luckily the watch was still under warranty. Garmin replaced the watch no questions asked and quickly. A+ to them on their customer service. If it had gone out after the warranty period though, I would most likely be SOL. I believe it is a one year warranty.
With that being said, I do use this watch heavily. It is worn 24/7-365. All things considered it has held up extremely well. At the new price point, I still think it is an amazing watch for the price.
-My other issue, and I stated it earlier in the review is the lock feature on the watch. Its great that you can lock the screen but it is extremely easy to unlock simply by bending your wrist and hitting a button. This could be a simple software fix. They just need to extend the amount of time required to press a button to unlock. It doesn't happen that often but if it does during an activity, it can be extremely frustrating.
This will be my last update for the watch. It has been an amazing watch well worth the price for me and I will buy another whenever this one dies. I hope Garmin continues to offer and improve this watch. It checks all the boxes for my needs.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2018
What a frustrating activity tracker/smart watch journey I have been on. Nothing seemed quite right for what I was looking for. I am an avid outdoorsman who likes to hunt, backpack, hike, bike, and occasionally run. Things that are extremely important to me are an accurate altimeter, barometer, and GPS.
I first purchased the Fenix 3 HR. The watch was impressive in the beginning and I thought I had found the one. The issue turned out to be the altimeter. It was not accurate at all. I then waited for the Fenix 5. Same damn issue. Altimeter was worse than the 3. When I contacted Garmin, they told me to put the watch in warm soapy water. While this did seem to temporarily reset it back to normal, I continued to experience the same issue. As much as I would like to put my watch in a warm glass of soapy water every night, I decided to pass. The 5 plus eventually came out and appeared to solve these issues. But then.....Garmin realeased the Instinct.
This watch (so far) has really impressed me. It is so light weight and comfortable. The Fenix watches, while premium, are a bit large and heavy to wear. You truly forget you are wearing this watch. The features are great. It has absolutely everything I need. I’m not a triathlete and could care less about some of the measurements the Fenix gives you. Some have commented on the grainy display. I completely disagree. I would liken it to E Ink from a kindle. It truly is a pleasure to look at and is extremely clear and readable. I love that it is black and white.
The keys and apps are very responsive. The menus are so much faster than the Fenix. You can really whip through the widgets and settings to get where you want. The buttons are excellent and I have yet to accidentally press one while bending my wrist.
I am still testing the accuracy of the GPS tracking and ABC sensors but so far it is looking great. I really can’t say enough about this watch. Knock on wood, it seems like a great model from Garmin that will feel a niche hunting/outdoors market. I will provide an update in a month after more usage.
-UPDATE-
I've now had this watch for a few weeks and have taken it on several hunting trips. I am truly impressed with this watch. I cannot emphasize enough how comfortable and light this watch is. Owning and wearing heavier watches over the years, I think I forgot how nice it is to wear a watch that you forget is attached to your wrist. I hated wearing my Fenix watches to bed. Too bulky and would dig into my wrist. Tracking appears to be very accurate. Attitude has been accurate for daily use and when you are tracking an activity.
What I Love About This Watch:
-Comfortable & Lightweight
-Responsive Menus
-Screen Visibility is Exceptional
-Accurate ABC Sensors and Tracking
-Recessed Buttons Avoid Accidental Presses
-Battery Life Has Been Great
I really only have a couple complaints or rather suggestions to improve the watch. When you lock the keys (which you don't have to too often because of recessed buttons), in order to unlock the watch, you hold any button for a short period. I wish Garmin would lengthen the amount of time it takes to hold the button. It takes about .5 seconds to unlock currently and that can be accidentally done pretty easily. This is really a minor complaint though. The screen is an unknown material or proprietary to Garmin. I do wish it was a Sapphire display but I put a screen protector on it and you truly cant tell there is one on the face. My last suggestion is I wish the battery indicator showed a percentage as opposed to the 5 bars in a battery indicator. Again, its a minor gripe but it would be nice if they changed that.
Please ask me questions. Id be happy to answer. I've done a disturbing amount of research on these watches over the years and believe I have finally found the perfect watch for my needs. I've used all Fenix watches and a Suunto Traverse Alpha. This watch is my favorite.
UPDATE 5/11/2020
Still an absolutely great watch. This watch is on my wrist every single day. It is still extremely comfortable. I have had a couple issues that I will address:
-My "Back" button started to give out on me around July 2019. It is a very commonly pressed button on the watch. Luckily the watch was still under warranty. Garmin replaced the watch no questions asked and quickly. A+ to them on their customer service. If it had gone out after the warranty period though, I would most likely be SOL. I believe it is a one year warranty.
With that being said, I do use this watch heavily. It is worn 24/7-365. All things considered it has held up extremely well. At the new price point, I still think it is an amazing watch for the price.
-My other issue, and I stated it earlier in the review is the lock feature on the watch. Its great that you can lock the screen but it is extremely easy to unlock simply by bending your wrist and hitting a button. This could be a simple software fix. They just need to extend the amount of time required to press a button to unlock. It doesn't happen that often but if it does during an activity, it can be extremely frustrating.
This will be my last update for the watch. It has been an amazing watch well worth the price for me and I will buy another whenever this one dies. I hope Garmin continues to offer and improve this watch. It checks all the boxes for my needs.
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Lo uso unas 4 veces en actividades con GPS y la batería dura menos de una semana. Pero la verdad me parece correcto y no me molesta ponerlo a cargar. La batería carga muy rápido. Cuando no hago deporte prefiero apagar el sensor de frecuencia cardíaca.
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.
Reviewed in Mexico on October 20, 2022
Lo uso unas 4 veces en actividades con GPS y la batería dura menos de una semana. Pero la verdad me parece correcto y no me molesta ponerlo a cargar. La batería carga muy rápido. Cuando no hago deporte prefiero apagar el sensor de frecuencia cardíaca.
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.
I use the watch everyday without fail and pretty much wear it 24/7 unless I'm charging it! Mainly I'll record hikes, including mountain hikes and the odd bike ride, so this is when I'll record the activity via the built in GPS, then download the activity to the Garmin app and Komoot.
I used the watch to record hiking activities extensively last year whilst travelling in our campervan, spending 3 months in France, 3 months back in the UK, then 3 months in Spain. So what I'm saying is that the watch is used a lot.
The battery life is fantastic, not using the GPS, I've had a couple of weeks out of it with battery power left over, I think I'd get up to 3 weeks. When the GPS is activated it will last all day, I believe up to 16 hours. I've spent all day on mountains in the UK, Spain and France and there's always been plenty of life left in the battery once the activity has ended.
The watch is not bad to look at and is very clear and simple to use, it also sits nice on the wrist and is very light.
The only gripe I have is the fact you can't see the steps on the face during a recorded activity, it just means you have to wait until you've finished.
Overall I love the watch, it's been totally reliable and the best Garmin I've had by far. I would definitely buy another.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2023
I use the watch everyday without fail and pretty much wear it 24/7 unless I'm charging it! Mainly I'll record hikes, including mountain hikes and the odd bike ride, so this is when I'll record the activity via the built in GPS, then download the activity to the Garmin app and Komoot.
I used the watch to record hiking activities extensively last year whilst travelling in our campervan, spending 3 months in France, 3 months back in the UK, then 3 months in Spain. So what I'm saying is that the watch is used a lot.
The battery life is fantastic, not using the GPS, I've had a couple of weeks out of it with battery power left over, I think I'd get up to 3 weeks. When the GPS is activated it will last all day, I believe up to 16 hours. I've spent all day on mountains in the UK, Spain and France and there's always been plenty of life left in the battery once the activity has ended.
The watch is not bad to look at and is very clear and simple to use, it also sits nice on the wrist and is very light.
The only gripe I have is the fact you can't see the steps on the face during a recorded activity, it just means you have to wait until you've finished.
Overall I love the watch, it's been totally reliable and the best Garmin I've had by far. I would definitely buy another.
It has all the cool stuff I used to like with Apple Watch and which are really useful:
- watsapp messages, all notifications mirrored from an iPhone
- call and ID notification, though you cannot speak through the watch (which honestly I hardly never used)
- music control from the watch (any app, Spotify, Deezer, music app) so you can change a song and control the volume in a shower or from your sofa
In addition it is better:
- battery life, this is really great not to charge it for 8 to 10 days in my experience and usage, especially if you travel for 2 / 3 days, no need to bother for a charger,
- stronger, no worries if any shock while doing outside activities,
- time is always on display (no need to lift the harm),
- water and shockproof, can go deep and in the sea,
- strong / rugged design
- internal sensors (temperature, altimeter).
Of course it has no coloured / touch screen, so you have to do everything with the buttons but honestly it is less fragile / sensitive and i prefer it like this. It sometimes loses Bluetooth connection, but I restart it and it is fine. It restart very fast anyways (20s).
Reviewed in India on May 3, 2019
It has all the cool stuff I used to like with Apple Watch and which are really useful:
- watsapp messages, all notifications mirrored from an iPhone
- call and ID notification, though you cannot speak through the watch (which honestly I hardly never used)
- music control from the watch (any app, Spotify, Deezer, music app) so you can change a song and control the volume in a shower or from your sofa
In addition it is better:
- battery life, this is really great not to charge it for 8 to 10 days in my experience and usage, especially if you travel for 2 / 3 days, no need to bother for a charger,
- stronger, no worries if any shock while doing outside activities,
- time is always on display (no need to lift the harm),
- water and shockproof, can go deep and in the sea,
- strong / rugged design
- internal sensors (temperature, altimeter).
Of course it has no coloured / touch screen, so you have to do everything with the buttons but honestly it is less fragile / sensitive and i prefer it like this. It sometimes loses Bluetooth connection, but I restart it and it is fine. It restart very fast anyways (20s).