The Garmin Instinct E is a rugged, no-frills GPS smartwatch built for users who want essential health and activity tracking without the extras. With a durable design, long battery life, and support for core sports modes, it delivers what matters in a dependable, outdoorsy package.
Key Highlights
- Rugged design engineered to military standards with shock and thermal resistance
- 10 ATM water rating (suitable to 100 m depth)
- Up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode (longer in power-saving modes)
- Smart notifications when paired with your smartphone
- Built-in activity and sports modes with GPS navigation features
- Health tracking: wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep, Pulse Ox, stress & HRV
- 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter for backcountry navigation
What You’ll Love
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Built tough — Fiber-reinforced polymer case and chemically strengthened glass lens withstand outdoor abuse.
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Essential health insights — Continuous heart rate, sleep stages, blood oxygen, stress, and daily movement metrics.
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Adaptive navigation tools — Multi-GNSS support plus compass and altimeter sensors to help orient you anywhere.
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Activity tracking — Tracks walking, running, hiking, cycling, and workouts, including VO₂ max and recovery time.
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Stay connected — Receive texts, emails, and alerts right on your wrist when paired with your phone.
Specifications
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Battery & Power
 • Smartwatch mode: up to 14 days
 • GPS mode: ~24 hours
 • Expedition mode: extended runtime
 • Charging: proprietary USB charger
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Durability & Environment
 • Water rating: 10 ATM (100 m)
 • Operating temperature: –20 °C to 60 °C
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Sensors & Systems
 • Optical heart rate sensor
 • Pulse Oximeter (SpO₂)
 • Barometric altimeter
 • 3-axis compass (magnetometer)
 • Accelerometer and thermometer
 • Multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo)
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Physical & Display
 • Memory-in-Pixel (MIP) dual-window display
 • Fiber-reinforced polymer case with scratch-resistant glass
 • Silicone band
 • Compact 40 mm size and lightweight design