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
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 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, AMOLED Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch, Metal-Reinforced Bezel, Built-in Flashlight, Up to 18 Days of Battery Life, Black : Electronics
4.3 / 5
40 reviews
BestBuy
Shop Garmin Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer Twilight with Twilight Band at Best Buy. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up. Price Match Guarantee.
4.4 / 5
8 reviews
Target
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar : Smartwatches : Target
Walmart
Instinct® 3 is the rugged 45 mm GPS smartwatch with a 1.2” AMOLED display, a built-in flashlight and up to 18 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. With bolted construction, a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on your toughest adventures. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-81
1 / 5
1 reviews
Video Reviews
Description
A rugged smartwatch with AMOLED display options, superior multi-band GPS, increased solar efficiency, and an LED flashlight in every model.
Launch Date: 1/5/2025
Highlights
- AMOLED display options
- Superior multi-band GPS
- Increased solar efficiency
- LED flashlight in every model
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)
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 |
