Garmin Instinct 3
Reviews
TechRadar
The Garmin Instinct 3 is a worthy Instinct 2 successor
4.5 / 5
Tom's Guide
But there are two features I really wish it had
4.5 / 5
Trusted Reviews
Introduction Garmin continues its quest to bring AMOLED screens to its sporty smartwatches with the Garmin Instinct 3, the rugged, more affordable alternative to the popular Fenix 8. AMOLED screen aside, Garmin is also taking the opportunity to update the new Instinct with its latest multi-ban
4 / 5
T3
Love G-Shock vibes but need smart features? This is the adventure watch for you
4 / 5
Android Central
The AMOLED upgrade makes the Instinct 3 more usable, but it's still the bulky, long-lasting, simple sloth of a fitness watch as the old MIP Solar models.
4 / 5
Android Authority
Hands-on: I took Garmin's new Instinct 3 to a climbing gym to see if it's ready for adventure
Phone Arena
The rugged Garmin Instinct 3 is a big upgrade with an OLED screen and long battery life...
Amazon
Amazon.com: Garmin Instinct® 3 45mm, Solar Charged Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch, Metal-Reinforced Bezel, Built-in Flashlight, Black : Electronics
4.5 / 5
862 reviews
BestBuy
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber reinforced Polymer Black with Black Band (2025) 010-02934-00 - Best Buy
4.7 / 5
90 reviews
Walmart
Instinct® 3 is the rugged 45 mm GPS smartwatch with a 0.9” display, built-in flashlight and unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions). With bolted construction, a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resis
4.3 / 5
44 reviews
Target
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar : Smartwatches : Target
Galaxus
Garmin's outdoor smartwatch is getting bigger and is available with an AMOLED display. However, the second version with a solar display has an "infinite" battery life.
Video Reviews
Description
A rugged smartwatch with AMOLED display options, superior multi-band GPS, increased solar efficiency, and an LED flashlight in every model.
Highlights
- AMOLED display options
- Superior multi-band GPS
- Increased solar efficiency
- LED flashlight in every model
Specifications
| battery life smartwatch mode | Up to 18 days (7 days always-on) |
| battery life battery saver mode | Up to 24 days |
| gps only battery life | Up to 32 hours |
| all satellite systems battery life | Up to 25 hours |
| max battery gps | Up to 100 hours |
Pros and Cons
- Improved GPS accuracy with multi-band satellite support
- Enhanced durability with metal-reinforced bezel and fiber-reinforced polymer case
- Built-in altimeter, barometer, and compass
- Navigation features like Point-to-Point Navigation and TracBack
- No full-blown mapping feature
- Last generation's heart rate sensor (no ECG or rist temperature sensing)
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