Garmin · Adventure Watches
The Garmin Instinct® E – 40 mm in the Black with Charcoal Band configuration is a GPS smartwatch built for active days, outdoor goals, and staying connected. Its rugged 40 mm high-strength case and scratch-resistant display are designed for demanding use, while the monochrome, sunlight-visible transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) screen keeps key data easy to read.
With up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, it supports everyday wear alongside training and navigation needs. Instinct E adds essential health and wellness features such as wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox, and HRV status, plus smart notifications when paired with a compatible Apple® or Android™ smartphone. On trails and beyond, built-in navigation tools and sports apps help track everything from walking and running to cycling, hiking, and strength training.
Durability
Instinct E is engineered for durability with a 40 mm high-strength case and scratch-resistant display. It is 10 ATM water-rated and engineered to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance, making it a strong fit for training, work, and outdoor wear where gear needs to hold up.
Battery
Long stretches between charges help keep the focus on the day ahead. Battery life is rated up to 14 days in smartwatch mode, with additional modes including Battery Saver Watch Mode up to 35 days, GPS up to 21 hours, All Satellite Systems 14 hours, Max Battery GPS Mode up to 43 hours, and Expedition GPS Activity up to 17 days.
Navigation
For confident direction-finding, Instinct E combines an altimeter, barometer, and 3-axis electronic compass with multi-GNSS support including GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo. Mapping and navigation tools such as point-to-point navigation, bread crumb trail in real time, Back to start, and TracBack® help keep routes clear when exploring.
Health
Instinct E delivers essential health and wellness monitoring designed to help users understand day-to-day patterns. Features include wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep tracking, sleep score and insights, all-day stress, HRV status while sleeping, respiration tracking, hydration logging, and a Pulse Ox sensor for tracking blood oxygen saturation while awake or asleep. A Health Snapshot logs a 2-minute session of key stats and generates a report that can be shared with a health care provider.
Training
With built-in sports apps, Instinct E supports a wide range of activities, from walking, running, and cycling to hiking and strength training. Training and analysis features include VO2 Max (run) and VO2 Max (trail run), recovery time, intensity minutes, interval training, advanced workouts, and daily suggested workouts that adapt after every run or ride. Swim support includes advanced swim metrics and underwater wrist-based heart rate, plus pool and open-water swim metrics.
Connectivity
When paired with a compatible iPhone® or Android™ smartphone, Instinct E can display smart notifications for emails, texts, and alerts. Daily smart features also include morning report, calendar, weather forecasts, Find My Phone, and Garmin Share for sharing saved locations, courses, and workouts with friends’ compatible Garmin devices. The watch supports Bluetooth® and ANT+® connectivity, and Connect IQ™ support enables downloadable watch faces, data fields, and apps.
| Part Number | 010-02932-00 |
|---|---|
| Model | Instinct® E – 40 mm |
| Configuration | Black with Charcoal Band |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 14 days |
| Display type | 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 | Yes (20 mm) |
| Physical size | 40 x 40 x 13.6 mm; Fits wrists with a circumference of 107-179 mm |
| Weight | 41 g |
| Display Size | Custom, two-window design; 0.86” x 0.86” (22 x 22 mm) |
| Display resolution | 166 x 166 pixels (active area) |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Battery life (Battery Saver Watch Mode) | Up to 35 days |
| Battery life (GPS) | Up to 21 hours |
| Battery life (All Satellite Systems) | 14 hours |
| Battery life (Max Battery GPS Mode) | Up to 43 hours |
| Battery life (Expedition GPS Activity) | Up to 17 days |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/History | 128 MB |
| Instinct® E – 40 mm smartwatch with silicone band |
| Charging/data cable |
| Documentation |
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility |
| 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 and 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 |
| What You'll Love | Sleep score and insights, Pulse Ox blood oxygen |
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| Clock Features | Time/date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | Heart rate (constant, every second), Resting heart rate, Respiration rate, Fitness age, Body Battery™ energy monitor, All-day stress, Relaxation reminders, Relaxation breathing timer, Breathwork, Breathing variations and 3 more |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Accelerometer, Thermometer |
| Daily Smart Features | Find My Phone, Find My Garmin (helps locate lost device), Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps), On-device Connect IQ™ Store, Smart Notifications, Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only), Morning report, Calendar, Weather forecasts, Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile and 6 more |
| Workout and Training Plans | Daily suggested workout - Running (pace and heart rate based), Daily suggested workout - Cycling (pace and heart rate based), Garmin running coach experts, Garmin Coach - Prebuilt cycling plans, Cardio workouts, Strength workouts, HIIT workouts, Yoga workouts, Pilates workouts |
| Safety and Tracking Features | Incident detection during select activities, Incident detection alert on phone for wearables, Assistance, Live event sharing |
| Tactical Features | Dual grid coordinates, XERO™ Locations |
| Activity Tracking Features | Step counter, Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity), Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal), Calories burned, Floors climbed, Distance traveled, Intensity minutes, TrueUp™, Move IQ™, Automatic rep counting |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | Customizable data pages, Downloadable training plans, Course guidance, HR zones, HR alerts, HR calories, % HR max, % HRR, Recovery time, Auto max HR and 30 more |
| Running Features | GPS-based distance, time and pace, Running dynamics, Vertical oscillation and ratio, Stride length (real time), Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute), Run workouts, Trail run auto climb, Race predictor, Foot pod capable, Run/walk/stand detection |
| Outdoor Recreation | Projected waypoint, UltraTrac mode, Elevation profile, Distance to destination, Barometric trend indicator with storm alert, Vertical speed, Total ascent/descent, Future elevation plot, GPS coordinates, Sight 'N Go and 5 more |
| Mapping & Navigation | Point-to-point navigation, Bread crumb trail in real time, Back to start, TracBack®, Reference point |
| Cycling Features | Courses, Race an activity, Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories), Compatible with Varia™ lights, Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) |
| Swimming Features | Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories), Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories), Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only), Drill logging (pool swim only), Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only), "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only), Auto rest (pool swim only), Time and distance alerts, Countdown start (pool swim only), Pool swim workouts and 1 more |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | Yes (high and low) |
|---|---|
| Sleep | Yes (advanced) |
| Hydration | Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Women's health | Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
|---|---|
| Smartphone compatibility | IPhone®, Android™ |
When paired with your compatible smartphone
This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
Activity tracking accuracy
This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Breathing Variations not available in all countries.
Requires both the sender and receiver of messages to have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones
When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.
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