Garmin Instinct Blue
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According to our smartwatch expert
The Garmin Instinct is a robust watch suitable for any adventure or profession. The watch is resistant to large temperature differences and is shockproof. In addition, the Instinct is water-resistant up to 100 meters. That means you can safely swim or dive with it. This smartwatch can measure your heart rate, steps, and sleep, among other things. The watch is also equipped with a GPS sensor. You can upload your own routes and the Instinct will show you the way. Did you get get lost? The watch remembers the route that you took, so that you come home the same way. You can easily connect the Instinct to your smartphone and receive notifications of messages and calls on your wrist.
Note: you will not receive a home charger. Do you want to charge the watch via the power outlet? Then order a home charger.
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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Recommended for wrist circumference | 17 - 19 cm | |
Battery life in time mode | 336 hours | |
Type of heart rate measurement | Optical heart rate measurement | |
Required iPhone model | No impact | |
Independent music player | ||
Width | 45 mm |
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The watch works fine and fits well on my wrist. Thanks to the many story options, you can easily adjust it to the width of your wrist during exercise and rest throughout the day. I mainly use the watch for kayaking and hiking and it keeps track of the route very accurately. The GPS mode does ensure that the watch is empty faster, but this was already stated in the description. You have to be a bit technical to master all the buttons and positions. All in all, I'm very happy with what I'm doing with it.
Catalina
24 April 2020
Automatically translated from Dutch
Almost everything works very well. Records features i need very well.
Rajeshreddy Sarvotham Ninakanti
27 April 2020
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The description states 14 days of battery life. Experience is that, if GPS and heart rate monitor are not used, this is only +/- 4 days. This is not acceptable. The battery life in combination with navigation option was the reason for purchase, so it was sent back.
Marcel De Graaf
3 December 2019
Automatically translated from Dutch
The Garmin Instinct has a successor: the Instinct 2. This outdoor watch has new functions, such as a VO2 max reading. Curious about all of the similarities and differences? Read our advice article.
Product number | 840837 | |
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Manufacturer code | 010-02064-04 | |
Brand | Garmin | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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Required iPhone model | No impact | |
Operating system | Garmin OS | |
Year introduced | 2018 | |
Guaranteed support with updates | 48 months after release date |
Watch case color | Blue | |
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Watch case material | Plastic | |
Watch case shape | Round | |
Width | 45 mm | |
Depth | 15,3 mm | |
Weight | 52 g | |
Size watch case | Large | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 17 - 19 cm | |
Total storage capacity | 0,16 GB | |
Water resistance | 10 | |
Shockproof | ||
Controlled via buttons on device |
Watch strap material | Plastic | |
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Watch strap color | Blue | |
Closure type | Buckle | |
Interchangeable watch strap | ||
Compatibility watch strap | Product specific | |
Minimum wrist circumference | 13,2 cm | |
Maximum wrist circumference | 22,4 cm |
Screen type | MIP | |
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Always-on display | ||
Data display | Digital | |
Touchscreen | ||
Color screen | ||
Adjustable watch face | ||
Type of glass | Hardened glass |
Battery life in time mode | 336 hours | |
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Battery life in sports mode | 80 hours | |
Battery/battery capacity | 180 Ah | |
Energy source solar power | ||
Wireless charging |
Internet connection options | WiFi only | |
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Bluetooth | ||
ANT+ | ||
Independent music player | ||
Music controls | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Spoken directions | ||
Smartphone notifications | Notifications, Receive messages, Send messages | |
Smart reply | ||
App installation possible | ||
Camera operation | ||
NFC |
Pedometer | ||
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Measures distance | ||
Speedometer | ||
Calorie counter | ||
Measures stairs climbed |
Heart rate measurement | ||
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Heart rate zones | ||
Heart rate sensor | Chest strap sold separately, Integrated pulse sensor | |
Type of heart rate measurement | Optical heart rate measurement | |
Heart rate measurement moment | Continuously | |
Notification exceedance heart rate zone | Yes | |
Irregular heartbeat notification | ||
Heart rate measurement under water |
Skin temperature sensor | ||
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Oximeter | ||
Blood pressure monitor | ||
EDA sensor | ||
Sleep score | ||
Measure REM sleep | ||
Average heart rate during sleep | ||
Measure recovery during sleep | ||
Menstrual cycle tracking | ||
Pregnancy monitoring |
Recommended for sports | Biking, Fitness, Outdoor, Running, Swimming | |
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Adjust sport profiles | ||
Manual training programs | ||
Save personal records | ||
Measure fitness age | ||
Recovery advice | ||
Interval training | ||
VO2 max measurement | ||
Automatic pausing | ||
Measures minutes of intensive training | ||
Measures average speed during activity | ||
Lap counter | ||
Race prognosis | ||
Measures step distance | ||
Measure running cadence | ||
Measures swimming distance | ||
Measures swimming speed | ||
Swimming lap counter | ||
Connection to fitness machines possible |
Built-in GPS receiver | ||
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Global satellite navigation system | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo | |
GPS application | Navigation, Route registration |
Compass | ||
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Altimeter | ||
Type of altimeter | Barometric, GPS | |
Accelerometer | ||
Thermometer |
Fall detection | ||
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Alarm function | ||
Emergency button | ||
Geofencing |
