The Garmin Instinct E is a rugged GPS smartwatch designed for those who demand durability, advanced health tracking, and seamless connectivity. With a bold 40 mm case, scratch-resistant display, and military-grade toughness, this watch is built to perform in the most challenging environments. Whether hiking through mountains or navigating daily tasks, the Instinct E supports you every step of the way with a comprehensive suite of wellness and fitness tools.
Stay connected with smart notifications, monitor your health metrics with features like heart rate variability, Pulse Ox, and stress tracking, and train smarter with built-in sports apps and Garmin Coach. Enjoy peace of mind with safety and tracking functions, while maximizing performance through daily suggested workouts, altitude acclimation tracking, and real-time navigation. The Instinct E is not just a smartwatch—it’s a powerful companion built to match your lifestyle.
Key Features:
Rugged Design
Crafted with a 40 mm high-strength case and a scratch-resistant display, the Instinct E withstands extreme conditions and rugged use.
Military-Grade Durability
Built to U.S. MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal, shock, and water resistance (10 ATM rated), making it ideal for tough environments.
Health and Wellness Monitoring
Features include wrist-based heart rate, sleep monitoring, HRV status, Pulse Ox, respiration tracking, hydration logging, and more.
Built-In Sports Apps
Supports a wide range of activities including running, hiking, strength training, cycling, HIIT, and more.
Smart Connectivity
Receive messages, emails, and alerts directly on your wrist when paired with a compatible Apple® or Android™ smartphone.
Navigation Tools
Navigate confidently using a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, ABC sensors, and multi-GNSS support.
Training and Recovery Insights
Access Garmin Coach, create custom workouts, track intensity minutes, and monitor VO2 Max, recovery time, and more.
Safety and Live Tracking
Built-in features allow you to send live location updates or SOS messages in case of an emergency.
Customizations and Apps
Use the Connect IQ™ store to personalize your watch with apps, widgets, and data fields.
Battery Life
Offers up to 14 days in smartwatch mode for worry-free usage.
Sleep score and insights
Up to 14 days battery life (smartwatch mode)
Pulse Ox blood oxygen monitoring
Display: Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Water rating: 10 ATM
Strap material: Silicone
Lens material: Chemically strengthened glass
Bezel material: Fiber-reinforced polymer
Case material: Fiber-reinforced polymer
QuickFit® watch band compatible (20 mm)
Physical size: 40 x 40 x 13.6 mm
Fits wrists: 107–179 mm circumference
Weight: 41 g
Display size: 0.86” x 0.86” (22 x 22 mm), custom two-window design
Display resolution: 166 x 166 pixels
Battery type: Lithium-ion
Battery life:
Smartwatch: Up to 14 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 35 days
GPS: Up to 21 hours
All Satellite Systems: 14 hours
Max Battery GPS: Up to 43 hours
Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 17 days
Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger
Memory/History: 128 MB
Time/date
GPS time sync
Automatic daylight saving time
Alarm clock, timer, and stopwatch
Sunrise/sunset times
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)
Resting heart rate
Abnormal heart rate alerts (high and low)
Respiration rate
Fitness age
Body Battery™ energy monitor
All-day stress tracking
Relaxation reminders
Breathing timer and breathwork sessions
Advanced sleep monitoring with breathing variations
Nap detection
Hydration tracking (via Garmin Connect™ and Connect IQ™ widget)
Women’s health tracking (menstrual and pregnancy)
Health snapshot feature
GPS
GLONASS
Galileo
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor
Pulse Ox blood oxygen sensor
Barometric altimeter
3-axis compass
Accelerometer
Thermometer
Bluetooth® and ANT+® connectivity
On-device Connect IQ™ Store
Smart notifications
Text response/reject phone calls (Android™ only)
Morning report
Calendar
Weather forecasts
Real-time settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile
Customizable battery saver mode
Music controls
Find My Phone and Find My Watch
VIRB® Remote
Garmin Share
Passcode lock
Compatible with iPhone® and Android™
Daily suggested workouts (Running and Cycling)
Garmin Coach (running and cycling plans)
Cardio, strength, HIIT, yoga, and Pilates workouts
Gym & Wellness: Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga, Walking
Indoor Running: Treadmill, Indoor Track, Virtual Running
Outdoor Running: Running, Outdoor Track, Trail Running
Outdoor Recreation: Hiking, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Archery
Cycling: Road, Mountain, Gravel, Commuting, Touring, eBiking, Indoor, Cyclocross, BMX
Swimming: Pool, Open Water
Water Sports: Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Boating, Whitewater
Racket Sports: Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & Winter: Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing (Classic & Skate), Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Team Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Field/Ice Hockey, Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
Other: Tactical
Incident detection during select activities
Phone alert notifications for incidents
Assistance request feature
LiveTrack
Live event sharing
Dual grid coordinates
XERO™ locations support
Step counter
Move alerts
Auto goal setting
Calories burned
Floors climbed
Distance traveled
Intensity minutes
TrueUp™ and Move IQ™
Garmin Connect™ Challenges app (optional)
Automatic rep counting
Customizable data pages
Downloadable training plans
Course guidance
Heart rate zones, alerts, and HRV tracking
Recovery time and auto max HR
VO2 Max (Run and Trail Run)
Training effect (aerobic & anaerobic)
Primary benefit labeling
Workout benefit breakdown
Custom and voice alerts
Finish time estimation
Virtual Partner
Race an activity
Touch/button lock
Shortcut support
Auto scroll
Activity history
Physio TrueUp
GPS-based distance, time, pace
Running dynamics
Vertical oscillation and ratio
Ground contact time
Real-time stride length
Cadence tracking
Trail run auto climb
Race predictor
Foot pod support
Run/Walk/Stand detection
Point-to-point navigation
Real-time breadcrumb trail
TracBack® navigation
UltraTrac mode
Reference point navigation
Elevation profile
Distance to destination
Storm alert with barometric trend
Vertical speed
Total ascent/descent
Future elevation plot
GPS coordinates
Sight 'N Go
Area calculation
Projected waypoints
Sun and moon information
Expedition GPS activity
Tide data and glance
Courses and activity racing
Goal alerts (time, distance, HR, calories)
Varia™ lights compatibility
Speed and cadence sensor support (with external sensor)
Open-water swim metrics: distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, SWOLF, calories
Pool swim metrics: lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, SWOLF, calories
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
Drill logging
Basic and “repeat on” rest timers
Auto rest detection
Time and distance alerts
Countdown start
Pool swim workouts
Underwater wrist-based heart rate
Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app (via Connect IQ™)
Conclusion:
The Garmin Instinct E smartwatch provides the perfect blend of durability, intelligent fitness tracking, and reliable smart features. Designed to withstand intense conditions while delivering precise health and performance data, it stands as an ideal companion for athletes, outdoor explorers, and wellness enthusiasts alike.
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