Garmin Instinct E 45mm GPS Smartwatch with Silicone Band Black/Charcoal

SKU: GP0100293300 MFR: 010-02933-00
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Key Features

  • Rugged 45mm high-strength case with scratch-resistant display
  • Advanced health monitoring: heart rate, Pulse Ox, and sleep tracking
  • Built-in navigation: 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, and multi-GNSS support
  • Smart notifications for emails, texts, and alerts from paired smartphones
  • Garmin Coach and custom workouts with over 1,600 exercises
  • Safety features with incident detection and live location sharing
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Garmin Instinct E 45mm GPS Smartwatch with Silicone Band Specifications

What You'll Love

What You'll Love

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  • Sleep score and insights

    Yes

  • Battery life (smartwatch mode)

    Up to 16 days

  • Daily suggested workouts

    Yes

  • Pulse Ox blood oxygen

    Yes

  • Display type

    Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)

  • Water rating

    10 ATM

General

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  • Strap material

    Silicone

  • Lens Material

    Chemically Strengthened Glass

  • Bezel Material

    Fiber-reinforced polymer

  • Case material

    Fiber-reinforced polymer

  • QuickFit watch band compatible

    Yes (22 mm)

  • Display Size

    Custom, two-window design
    0.9 x 0.9" (23 x 23mm)

  • Display resolution

    176 x 176 pixels

  • Battery life

    Smartwatch: Up to 16 days
    Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 40 days
    GPS: Up to 24 hours
    All Satellite Systems:16 hours
    Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 50 hours
    Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 20 days

  • Charging method

    Garmin proprietary plug charger

  • Memory/History

    128 MB

Clock Features

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  • Time/date

    Yes

  • GPS Time Sync

    Yes

  • Automatic daylight saving time

    Yes

  • Alarm clock

    Yes

  • Timer

    Yes

  • Stopwatch

    Yes

  • Sunrise/sunset times

    Yes

Health & Wellness Monitoring

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  • Wrist-based heart rate

    Yes (constant, every second)

  • Daily resting heart rate

    Yes

  • Abnormal heart rate alerts

    yes (high and low)

  • Respiration rate (24x7)

    Yes

  • Fitness age

    Yes

  • Body Battery energy monitor

    Yes

  • All-day stress

    Yes

  • Relaxation reminders

    Yes

  • Relaxation breathing timer

    Yes

  • Breathwork

    Yes

  • Sleep

    yes (advanced)

  • Nap detection

    Yes

  • Hydration

    yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)

  • Women's health

    yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)

  • Health snapshot

    Yes

Sensors

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  • GPS

    Yes

  • GLONASS

    Yes

  • Galileo

    Yes

  • Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor

    Yes

  • Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor

    Yes

  • Barometric altimeter

    Yes

  • Compass

    Yes

  • Accelerometer

    Yes

  • Thermometer

    Yes

Daily Smart Features

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  • Connectivity

    Bluetooth, ANT+

  • Connect IQ

    Yes (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)

  • On-device Connect IQ Store

    Yes

  • Smart Notifications

    Yes

  • Text response/reject phone call w/text

    Yes (Android only)

  • Morning report

    Yes

  • Calendar

    Yes

  • Weather forecasts

    Yes

  • Realtime settings sync

    Yes (with Garmin Connect mobile)

  • Battery saver

    Yes (customizable low power watch)

  • Controls smartphone music

    Yes

  • Find My Phone

    Yes

  • Find My Watch

    Yes

  • VIRB Remote

    Yes

  • Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile

    Yes

  • Smartphone compatibility

    iPhone, Android

  • Garmin Share

    Yes

Activity Profiles

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  • Gym

    Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing

  • Wellness

    Walking, Pilates, Yoga

  • Indoor running

    Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running

  • Outdoor running

    Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running

  • Outdoor recreation

    Hiking, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Archery

  • Cycling

    Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX

  • Swim

    Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming

  • On the Water

    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 Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing

  • Team sports

    Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball

  • Other activity profiles

    Tactical

Safety and Tracking Features

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  • Incident Detection

    Yes (during select activities)

  • Incident detection alert on phone

    Yes (for wearables)

  • Assistance

    Yes

  • LiveTrack

    Yes

  • Live Event Sharing

    Yes

Tactical Features

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  • Dual grid coordinates

    Yes

  • XERO Locations

    Yes

Activity Tracking Features

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  • Step counter

    Yes

  • Move alerts

    Yes (displays on device after a period of inactivity)

  • Auto goal

    Yes (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)

  • Calories burned

    Yes

  • Floors climbed

    Yes

  • Distance traveled

    Yes

  • Intensity minutes

    Yes

  • TrueUp

    Yes

  • Move IQ

    Yes

  • Garmin Connect Challenges app

    yes (optional Connect IQ app)

Gym & Fitness Equipment

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  • Cardio workouts

    Yes

  • Strength workouts

    Yes

  • HIIT workouts

    Yes

  • Yoga workouts

    Yes

  • Pilates workouts

    Yes

  • Automatic rep counting

    Yes

Training, Planning and Analysis Features

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  • Customizable data pages

    Yes

  • Downloadable training plans

    Yes

  • Course guidance

    Yes

  • HR zones

    Yes

  • HR alerts

    Yes

  • HR calories

    Yes

  • % HR max

    Yes

  • % HRR

    Yes

  • Recovery time

    Yes

  • Auto max HR

    Yes

  • HRV status

    Yes

  • HR broadcast

    Yes (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)

  • Respiration rate (during exercise)

    Yoga and Breathwork only

  • GPS speed and distance

    Yes

  • Customizable activity profiles

    Yes

  • Auto Pause

    Yes

  • Interval training

    Yes

  • Advanced workouts

    Yes

  • Power Modes

    Yes (customizable in-activity battery settings)

  • HRM running pace and distance

    Yes

  • Auto Lap

    Yes

  • Manual lap

    Yes

  • Rest timer

    Yes

  • Configurable lap alerts

    Yes

  • Heat and altitude acclimation

    Yes

  • VO2 Max (Run)

    Yes

  • VO2 Max (Trail Run)

    Yes

  • Training effect

    Yes

  • Training effect (anaerobic)

    Yes

  • Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)

    Yes

  • Workout benefit

    Yes

  • Custom alerts

    Yes

  • Audio prompts

    Yes

  • Finish time

    Yes

  • Virtual Partner

    Yes

  • Race an Activity

    Yes

  • Touch and/or button lock

    Yes

  • Hot keys

    Yes

  • Auto scroll

    Yes

  • Activity history on watch

    Yes

  • Physio TrueUp

    Yes

  • GPS-based distance, time and pace

    Yes

  • Running dynamics

    Yes

  • Vertical oscillation and ratio

    Yes

  • Ground contact time and balance

    yes (but not balance)

  • Stride length (real time)

    Yes

  • Cadence

    Yes (provides real-time number of steps per minute)

  • Run workouts

    Yes

  • Trail run auto climb

    Yes

  • Race predictor

    Yes

  • Foot pod capable

    Yes

  • Run/Walk/Stand detection

    Yes

Outdoor Recreation

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  • Point-to-point navigation

    Yes

  • Bread crumb trail in real time

    Yes

  • Back to start

    Yes

  • TracBack

    Yes

  • UltraTrac mode

    Yes

  • Reference point

    Yes

  • Elevation profile

    Yes

  • Distance to destination

    Yes

  • Barometric trend indicator w/Storm Alert

    Yes

  • Vertical speed

    Yes

  • Total ascent/descent

    Yes

  • Future elevation plot

    Yes

  • GPS coordinates

    Yes

  • Sight 'N Go

    Yes

  • Area calculation

    Yes

  • Projected waypoint

    Yes

  • Sun and moon information

    Yes

  • Expedition GPS Activity

    Yes

  • Tides

    Yes

  • Tide glance

    Yes

Cycling Features

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  • Courses

    Yes

  • Race an activity

    Yes

  • Alerts

    Yes (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)

  • Compatible with Varia lights

    Yes

  • Speed and cadence sensor support

    Yes (w/sensor)

Swimming Features

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  • Open-water swim metrics

    Yes (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)

  • Pool swim metrics

    Yes (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)

  • Stroke type detection

    Yes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)

  • Drill logging (pool swim only)

    Yes

  • Basic rest timer

    Yes (up from 0) (pool swim only)

  • "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)

    Yes

  • Auto rest (pool swim only)

    Yes

  • Time and distance alerts

    Yes

  • Countdown start (pool swim only)

    Yes

  • Pool swim workouts

    Yes

  • Underwater wrist-based heart rate

    Yes

Kid Activity Tracking Features

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  • Toe-to-Toe Challenges app

    Yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe Challenges app)

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical

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  • Available Colors

    Black with Charcoal Band
    Electric Lime with Twilight Band

  • Dimensions

    1.77 x 1.77 x 0.56" (45 x 45 x 14.2mm)
    Fits wrists with a circumference of 5.20 - 8.39" (132-213mm)

  • Weight

    1.69 oz (48g)

  • UPC Code

    753759339463

About Garmin Instinct E 45mm GPS Smartwatch with Silicone Band

After embracing the rugged reliability of the Garmin Instinct E 45mm GPS Smartwatch with Silicone Band, you'll be equipped to tackle any adventure with confidence. This robust GPS smartwatch is designed to withstand the elements, featuring a 45mm high-strength case and a scratch-resistant display that ensures durability in the toughest conditions. Engineered to meet MIL-STD-810 standards, the Instinct E is water-rated to 10 ATM, providing exceptional thermal and shock resistance for those who demand resilience from their gear.

Stay in tune with your body through comprehensive health and wellness monitoring. The Instinct E offers advanced features such as heart rate tracking, Pulse Ox, and sleep monitoring, empowering you to understand your body's needs better. With smart notifications, you can receive emails, texts, and alerts directly on your wrist when paired with a compatible Apple or Android smartphone, ensuring you remain connected wherever you go.

Navigate your world confidently with built-in navigation tools, including a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, and multi-GNSS support. Whether you're hiking, cycling, or running, the Instinct E's built-in sports apps allow you to track a wide range of activities, helping you achieve your fitness goals. Monitor your daily movements, including steps, calories burned, and floors climbed, right from your wrist.

Gain insights into your overall health with features like HRV status, wrist-based heart rate monitoring, and stress tracking. Start your day with a personalized morning report that provides an overview of your sleep recovery, daily calendar, and more. The Health Snapshot feature allows you to log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, which you can share with your healthcare provider.

The Instinct E also includes a Pulse OX sensor for tracking blood oxygen saturation, mindful breathing exercises, and a hydration log to remind you to stay hydrated. With respiration tracking, you can see how you're breathing throughout the day and night. Women's health tracking offers insights into menstrual cycles or pregnancy, providing exercise and nutrition education tailored to your needs.

Enhance your fitness journey with Garmin Coach, offering training plans for runners and cyclists, and create custom workouts from over 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect app. Track your intensity minutes, VO2 Max, and acclimation to altitude and heat. The smartwatch also supports HIIT workouts and provides daily suggested workouts that adapt to your progress, ensuring optimal recovery time between high-effort sessions.

Stay connected with the Garmin Connect app, where you can view health and fitness information, connect with friends, and more. The Garmin Messenger app enables two-way text messaging from your wrist. Safety and tracking features provide peace of mind, with incident detection and live location sharing. Customize your watch with the Connect IQ Store, adding watch faces, data fields, and apps to suit your style. With ABC sensors, navigate your next trail with precision, and easily share locations, courses, and workouts with Garmin Share.

The Garmin Instinct E 45mm GPS Smartwatch with Silicone Band is your ultimate companion for both everyday life and extraordinary adventures, combining rugged design with essential features to keep you informed, connected, and ready for anything.

Garmin Instinct E 45mm GPS Smartwatch with Silicone Band Features

  • Rugged design
  • Up to 16 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
  • Essential health and wellness features
  • Smart notifications
  • Navigation features
  • Built-in sports apps

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 12 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Rugged 45mm high-strength case with scratch-resistant display
  • Advanced health monitoring: heart rate, Pulse Ox, and sleep tracking
  • Built-in navigation: 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, and multi-GNSS support
  • Smart notifications for emails, texts, and alerts from paired smartphones
  • Garmin Coach and custom workouts with over 1,600 exercises
  • Safety features with incident detection and live location sharing

What's in the box:

  • Garmin Instinct E 45mm GPS Smartwatch with Silicone Band
  • Charging/Data Cable
  • Documentation
  • Garmin 1 Year Limited Warranty