Track every adventure with the Instinct E, a rugged GPS smartwatch built for the outdoors
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"This watch is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. It’s lightweight, rugged, and packed with essential features like GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring, and altimeter readings. The battery lasts for days, and the durable build holds up against any adventure. Whether I’m hiking, biking, or training, this watch keeps me on track with all the data I need."
The Garmin Instinct E is our trusted companion for rugged adventures and everyday performance. Built to endure the elements, this GPS-enabled smartwatch delivers real-time tracking, barometric altimeter readings, and wrist-based heart rate monitoring, ensuring we stay on course no matter where the trail takes us.
Designed for durability, the fiber-reinforced polymer case and chemically strengthened glass face protect against impact, while its water resistance up to 100 meters lets us explore without limits. The long-lasting battery keeps up with our most ambitious outings, and smart notifications keep us connected when we need to be. Whether navigating mountain trails, tracking fitness goals, or simply keeping time, the Instinct E blends adventure-ready toughness with cutting-edge technology.
Details
- Rugged outdoor smartwatch with GPS, barometer, and altimeter for precise navigation
- Wrist-based heart rate tracking and fitness metrics for training optimization
- Water-resistant up to 100 meters for worry-free adventure in any weather
- Smart notifications keep us connected with calls, texts, and app alerts
- Long-lasting battery life ensures extended tracking on multi-day expeditions
- Durable, lightweight polymer case and scratch-resistant glass for maximum protection
- Item #GRMF083
- Housing Material
- fiber-reinforced polymer
- Strap Material
- silicone
- Face Material
- glass
- Movement
- digital
- Pedometer
- yes
- Odometer
- yes
- Altimeter
- barometric
- Barometer
- yes
- Heart Rate Monitor
- wrist-based
- Submersible
- 10 ATM (100 meters)
- Technical Features
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, smart notifications, fitness tracking, stress monitoring, sleep tracking
- Wireless
- Bluetooth, ANT+
- Operating System
- Garmin OS
- Dual Times
- yes
- Date Indicator
- yes
- Weekday Indicator
- yes
- Alarms
- customizable
- Backlight
- LED
- Battery Type
- rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery Life
- [smart watch mode] up to 14 days
- Low Battery Indicator
- yes
- Face Size
- 40mm, 45mm
- Activity
- hiking, fitness, running, cycling
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
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Overall Rating
5 based on 2 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 22, 2025
A Great Start!
I've been using my Instinct E for about a month and so far, so good! Its predecessor, a Forerunner 45, served me well for about five years, but it was getting difficult to charge (I think it was the contact points, but not really sure). I like the new features of the Instinct-E; each watch proves to have its own personality and virtues. Anyway, it's a good one!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
February 6, 2025
Excellent! Absolutely met my expectations.
I bought this one month ago. I am very happy with it. Product was well thought out. Good features. Good specs. Good performance. Good value. Absolutely met my expectations.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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