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Pros and cons

According to our smartwatch expert

  • You can keep your smartwatch looking new for longer thanks to the robust and strong watch case.
  • This Garmin smartwatch has a long battery life, so you don't have to charge it often.
  • You can measure your endurance and VO2 max, and get tips to improve this.
  • The watch case of this smartwatch is relatively thick, so it protrudes slightly above your wrist.
  • You can't control this smartwatch with a touchscreen, but only with buttons on the side.

Description

The Garmin Instinct E 40mm Black/Gray is a robust smartwatch that can withstand a hit. This smartwatch is suitable for rough conditions thanks to the silicone watch case. It's also waterproof up to 100m deep, so you can wear it safely while swimming. This 40mm watch is suitable for small wrists. The watch case is relatively thick, so the watch sits high on your wrist and appears larger. You can control this smartwatch with buttons on the side, as it doesn't have a touchscreen. You can even measure your sports and health data accurately. This way, you can keep track of your progress. You can also easily read all your data on the MIP screen. The battery lasts 14 days, so you don't have to charge it often. You can't make contactless payment with the Instinct E.

This watch is recommended for a wrist circumference of 13 to 15cm.

This is what you get

  • Manual(3.86 MB)
  • USB-C charging cable (excluding charger)

Key specs

Compatible with operating system

Android, iOS

Height

40 mm

Recommended for wrist circumference

13 - 15 cm

Quality of sports readings

Good

Quality of health readings

Good

Battery life in time mode

336 hours

Type of heart rate measurement

Optical heart rate measurement

Required iPhone model

iPhone 8 or later
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Most helpful reviews

Our expert review

Great sports watch with basic functions

  • Compact sports watch with basic functions and measurements
  • 2 weeks battery life
  • Fits comfortably
  • Few additional features and training analysis
I tested the Garmin Instinct E for 2 weeks. This outdoor smartwatch is sturdy, powerful and comfortable. The Instinct E is a basic sports watch without many extra functions. Are you looking for an easy sports watch? Then the Instinct E is for you. Do you want more extensive measurements and analyses of your sports results? Then I recommend the Garmin Instinct 3 or a Garmin Fenix smartwatch. Size and design I tested the Instinct E 45 millimeters. This is actually too big for my wrist of 14 centimeters in circumference. Still, I think this watch fits quite comfortably. This is due to the plastic watch case and rounded corners. These fit well on my wrist. I do find the watch thick. As a result, it does not always fit well through the sleeve of a tight sweater or t-shirt. Black and white screen and operation with buttons The Instinct E has a black and white screen. With the button at the top left I make the screen brighter. If there is little light, then this is really necessary. I personally find this a bit inconvenient, but you get used to it. The Instinct E does not have a touchscreen, so I operate the watch with the buttons on the side. I test so many watches with touchscreens that I had to get used to this again. During a workout, I find the buttons handy, because that way I don't accidentally click the wrong button. 2 weeks battery life In the 2 weeks that I have been using the Instinct E, I have charged it once. I exercise an average of 3 times a week: running with GPS on (which uses more battery) and fitness exercises at home without GPS. The watch does not have many other functions. I can read messages from my smartphone, but I can't really answer them with the Instinct E. So I really think of this as a sports watch. Good sports measurements I have run, skated and done fitness exercises at home with the Instinct E. The watch measures all of this precisely. After my workout, I know, among other things, how many sets I have done, my heart rate zones and how many calories I have burned. I also use this watch to measure my VO2 max, HRV status, body battery, stress level and sleep quality.
  • Lodi. Smartwatch specialist.

  • 10 February 2025

  • Automatically translated from Nederlands

8,3/10 ()

Nice smartwatch without a lot of frills but solid and functi

  • Long battery life
  • No colored screen
Very good registration while swimming.
  • Dewil

  • 9 February 2025

  • Automatically translated from Nederlands

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Garmin Instinct E 40mm Black/Gray
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Insure your smartwatch

Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.

What am I insured for?

  • Fall and impact damage
  • Water damage
  • Manufacturing defects outside the warranty
  • Theft(Optional)

What am I not insured for?

  • Damage you deliberately cause
  • Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
  • Damage due to gross negligence

XCover insurace

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How do I insure my smartwatch?

First, add your smartwatch to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.

XCover Protection Plan with theft cover
  • Can be canceled monthly
    2,79 per month (33,48 per year)
  • 2-year advance payment
    25,99 one-time payment (13,- per year)
XCover Protection without theft cover
  • Can be canceled monthly
    2,68 per month (32,16 per year)
  • 2-year advance payment
    23,99 one-time payment (12,- per year)

You can cancel a monthly insurance every month. You can cancel an annual insurance every year, even if you paid in advance. Want to cancel it earlier? You receive a refund for the years you're not insured anymore.

Garmin Instinct E 40mm Black/Gray

Contactless payment with Garmin Pay

Thanks to Garmin Pay, it's possible to pay contactless with your Garmin Instinct E 40mm Black/Gray. Even without having a wallet or smartphone with you. Want to know more about Garmin Pay and how to install it? Read this article.

Contactless payment with Garmin Pay

Specifications

Product

Product number

959008

Manufacturer code

010-02932-00

Brand

Garmin

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Via Coolblue

Operating system

Compatible with operating system

Android, iOS

Required iPhone model

iPhone 8 or later

Required Android version smartphone

Android 9.0 or higher

Operating system

Garmin OS

Year introduced

2025

Guaranteed support with updates

Unknown

General properties smartwatch

Watch case color

Black

Watch case material

Plastic

Watch case shape

Round

Height

40 mm

Width

40 mm

Depth

14 mm

Weight

41 g

Size watch case

Small

Recommended for wrist circumference

13 - 15 cm

Total storage capacity

0,128 GB

Shockproof

Watch strap properties

Watch strap material

Silicone

Watch strap color

Black

Closure type

Buckle

Interchangeable watch strap

Compatibility watch strap

Product specific

Screen properties

Screen type

MIP

Always-on display

Data display

Digital

Touchscreen

Color screen

Adjustable watch face

Type of glass

Hardened glass

Battery

Battery life in time mode

336 hours

Battery life in sports mode

21 hours

Battery/battery capacity

0,2 Ah

Energy source solar power

Wireless charging

Connectivity

Internet connection options

WiFi only

Bluetooth

ANT+

Independent music player

Music controls

Built-in microphone

Built-in speakers

Spoken directions

Call options

Only answer calls

Smartphone notifications

Receive messages

Smart reply

App installation possible

Camera operation

NFC

Daily activities

Pedometer

Measures distance

Speedometer

Calorie counter

Measures stairs climbed

Heart rate measurement

Heart rate measurement

Heart rate zones

Type of heart rate measurement

Optical heart rate measurement

Heart rate measurement under water

Health properties

Quality of health readings

Good

Skin temperature sensor

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

Sports properties

Quality of sports readings

Good

Recommended for sports

Biking, Fitness, Hiking, Mountaineering, Outdoor, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Water sports, Winter sports

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

ATM score

10

GPS

Built-in GPS receiver

Global satellite navigation system

GLONASS, GPS, Galileo

Sensors

Compass

Altimeter

Accelerometer

Thermometer

Other functionalities

Fall detection

Alarm function

Geofencing

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Garmin Instinct E 40mm Black/Gray
Garmin Instinct E 40mm Black/Gray

Charger not included

285,-

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