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Review Summary
Yes
Up to 40 days (Unlimited with solar)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Yes
10 ATM
Silicone
Power Glass
Fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum
Fiber-reinforced polymer
Yes (26mm)
Custom, two-window design
1.1 x 1.1" (27 x 27mm)
176 x 176 pixels
Yes
Smartwatch: Up to 40 days/Unlimited with solar
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 100 days/Unlimited with solar
GPS Only: Up to 60 hours/ 260 hours with solar
All Satellite Systems: Up to 40 hours/80 hours with solar
All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: Up to 34 hours/60 hours with solar
Max Battery GPS: Up to 150 hours/Unlimited with solar
Expedition GPS: Up to 60 days/Unlimited with solar
Garmin proprietary plug charger
128 MB
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (constant, every second)
Yes
Yes (high and low)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (advanced)
Yes
Yes
Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)
Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth, ANT+
Yes (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)
Yes
Yes
Yes (Android only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (with Garmin Connect mobile)
Yes (customizable low power watch)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
iPhone, Android
Yes
Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing
Triathlon
Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga
Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing
Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery
Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater
Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling
Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Tactical, Inline Skating
Yes (during select activities)
Yes (for wearables)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (displays on device after a period of inactivity)
Yes (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (optional Connect IQ app)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)
Yes (with compatible accessory)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)
Yes
Yes (customizable in-activity battery settings)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (GCT balance with accessory)
Yes
Yes (provides real-time number of steps per minute)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (with compatible accessory)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (distance to front, middle and back of green)
Yes
Manual (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)
Yes
Yes (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (requires accessory)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (with power sensor)
Yes
Yes (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (power meters)
Yes (head-mounted display)
Yes (rear-facing radar)
Yes
Yes (w/sensor)
Yes
Yes (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Yes (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Yes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)
Yes
Yes (up from 0) (pool swim only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)
Yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe Challenges app)
Required, included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
1
1.97 x 1.97 x 0.57" (50 x 50 x 14.4mm)
Fits wrists with a circumference of 5.55 - 8.39" (141-213mm)
2.0 oz (58g)
753759339524
The Garmin Instinct 3 is a rugged GPS smartwatch designed for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring a vibrant AMOLED display that ensures clear visibility in various lighting conditions.
The smartwatch offers impressive battery life, with the Instinct 3 Solar delivering unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode.
Equipped with advanced health and wellness features, the Instinct 3 monitors heart rate, sleep patterns, and stress levels, providing users with comprehensive insights into their well-being.
The Garmin Instinct 3 is equipped with advanced GPS and multi-GNSS support, allowing users to navigate confidently across various terrains. Whether you’re hiking through dense forests, exploring remote trails, or trekking across open landscapes, the Instinct 3 provides accurate positioning and route guidance, ensuring you stay on track even in challenging environments.
A standout feature of the Instinct 3 is its integrated flashlight, which adds a layer of utility for low-light situations. Whether you’re setting up camp after dark, searching for gear in your backpack, or signaling for help, the flashlight provides a practical solution for nighttime or emergency scenarios, making it an essential tool for outdoor adventurers.
Follow Yours
Instinct 3 is the rugged GPS smartwatch that's designed to be worn through anything. Follow yours, wherever the adventure leads.
What You'll Love
Solar Charging
Get unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging.
Rugged Design
Explore confidently with a rugged design, including a 1.1-inch display, 50 mm metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant display.
Built-In Flashlight
See and be seen with a built-in flashlight, featuring variable intensities and an alternate red light.
24/7 Health and Wellness Monitoring
Make bold moves with health monitoring features, including heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more.
Smart Notifications
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.
Multi-Band GPS with SatiQ
Navigate confidently with multi-band GPS, featuring SatIQ technology, which delivers superior positioning while optimizing battery life.
Go Boldly
Health and Wellness
Daily Movements
Keep tabs on your daily steps, calories burned, floors climbed and more from your wrist.
HRV Status
Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health through heart rate variability while you sleep.
Wrist-Based Heart Rate
Instinct 3 tracks your heart rate, so you can stay in the know all day and night.
Stress Tracking
Find out if you're having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
Morning Report
Receive an overview of your sleep recovery, daily calendar, HRV status and more as soon as you wake up. You can even customize your report to show what you want to see.
Health Snapshot
Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your health care provider.
Pulse OX Sensor
Track your blood oxygen saturation while you're awake or asleep.
Mindful Breathing
Start a breathwork activity to track your stress and respiration.
Respiration
See how you're breathing throughout the day and night.
Hydration
Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.
Fitness Age
Estimate how fit you are compared to your actual age.
NAP Detection
Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and the ideal time and duration they should be.
Women's Health Tracking
Track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy to get exercise and nutrition education.
Activity Tracking
Built-In Sports Apps
Track activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training and more.
Garmin Coach
Train for an event, achieve a milestone, or improve your fitness with Garmin Coach training plans for runners and cyclists.
Workout Creation
Create step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect app, and send them directly to your watch.
Intensity Minutes
Track your moderate and vigorous activity minutes.
VO2 Max
See your current fitness level, and track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more.
Altitude and Heat Acclimation
See how you're holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics.
HIIT Workouts
Track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom workouts.
Daily Suggested Workouts
View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.
Recovery Time
Know how long you should recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.
Stay Connected
Garmin Connect
See your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more - in this free, zero-subscription app.
Garmin Messenger App
Communicate via two-way text messaging on your wrist.
Smart Notifications
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.
Garmin Pay Contactless Payments
Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.
Safety and Tracking Features
If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location.
Connect IQ Store
Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.
Livetrack Feature
Friends and family can follow your real-time location and view preplanned courses.
ABC Sensors
Navigate your next trail with an altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass.
Garmin Share
Use this feature to easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends' compatible Garmin devices.
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