Garmin Instinct 3 50mm Solar GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Solar Black with Charcoal Band

SKU: GRM3ES50BK MFR: 010-02935-00

Key Features

  • Maximize training with advanced metrics for heart rate, VO2 Max, & recovery time tracking.
  • Enjoy long-lasting battery life; up to 40 days in smartwatch mode, unlimited with solar.
  • Navigate confidently using multi-band GPS, ensuring accurate tracking in any environment.
  • Monitor wellness with 24/7 health tracking, including sleep, stress, & Body Battery levels.
  • Explore confidently with the Instinct 3's rugged design & 10 ATM water resistance rating.
  • Receive smart notifications & stay connected with call, text, & app alerts right on your wrist.
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Garmin Instinct 3 Specifications

What You'll Love

What You'll Love

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  • Sleep score and insights

    Yes

  • Battery life (smartwatch mode)

    Up to 40 days (Unlimited with solar)

  • Daily suggested workouts

    Yes

  • Pulse Ox blood oxygen

    Yes

  • LED flashlight

    Yes

  • Garmin Pay

    Yes

  • Multi-band GPS

    Yes

  • Training readiness

    Yes

  • Training status

    Yes

  • Display type

    Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)

  • Solar Charging

    Yes

  • Water rating

    10 ATM

General

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  • Strap material

    Silicone

  • Lens Material

    Power Glass

  • Bezel Material

    Fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum

  • Case material

    Fiber-reinforced polymer

  • QuickFit watch band compatible

    Yes (26mm)

  • Display Size

    Custom, two-window design
    1.1 x 1.1" (27 x 27mm)

  • Display resolution

    176 x 176 pixels

  • Large font option

    Yes

  • Battery life

    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

  • Charging method

    Garmin proprietary plug charger

  • Memory/History

    128 MB

Clock Features

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  • Time/date

    Yes

  • GPS Time Sync

    Yes

  • Automatic daylight saving time

    Yes

  • Alarm clock

    Yes

  • Timer

    Yes

  • Stopwatch

    Yes

  • Sunrise/sunset times

    Yes

Health & Wellness Monitoring

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  • Wrist-based heart rate

    Yes (constant, every second)

  • Daily resting heart rate

    Yes

  • Abnormal heart rate alerts

    Yes (high and low)

  • Respiration rate (24x7)

    Yes

  • Fitness age

    Yes

  • Body Battery energy monitor

    Yes

  • All-day stress

    Yes

  • Relaxation reminders

    Yes

  • Relaxation breathing timer

    Yes

  • Breathwork

    Yes

  • Sleep

    Yes (advanced)

  • Sleep coach

    Yes

  • Nap detection

    Yes

  • Hydration

    Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)

  • Women's health

    Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)

  • Health snapshot

    Yes

Sensors

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  • GPS

    Yes

  • GLONASS

    Yes

  • Galileo

    Yes

  • SatIQ Technology

    Yes

  • Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor

    Yes

  • Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor

    Yes

  • Barometric altimeter

    Yes

  • Compass

    Yes

  • Gyroscope

    Yes

  • Accelerometer

    Yes

  • Thermometer

    Yes

Daily Smart Features

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  • Connectivity

    Bluetooth, ANT+

  • Connect IQ

    Yes (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)

  • On-device Connect IQ Store

    Yes

  • Smart Notifications

    Yes

  • Text response/reject phone call w/text

    Yes (Android only)

  • Morning report

    Yes

  • Calendar

    Yes

  • Weather forecasts

    Yes

  • Realtime settings sync

    Yes (with Garmin Connect mobile)

  • Battery saver

    Yes (customizable low power watch)

  • Controls smartphone music

    Yes

  • Find My Phone

    Yes

  • Find My Watch

    Yes

  • Compatible with Garmin Messenger app

    Yes

  • VIRB Remote

    Yes

  • Smart trainer control

    Yes

  • Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile

    Yes

  • Smartphone compatibility

    iPhone, Android

  • Garmin Share

    Yes

Activity Profiles

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  • Gym

    Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing

  • Multisport

    Triathlon

  • Wellness

    Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga

  • Indoor running

    Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running

  • Outdoor running

    Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing

  • Outdoor recreation

    Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, 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, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater

  • Motor sports

    Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling

  • Racket sports

    Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball

  • Snow & winter

    Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing

  • Team sports

    Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball

  • In the ring

    Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts

  • Other activity profiles

    Tactical, Inline Skating

Safety and Tracking Features

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  • Incident Detection

    Yes (during select activities)

  • Incident detection alert on phone

    Yes (for wearables)

  • Assistance

    Yes

  • LiveTrack

    Yes

  • Live Event Sharing

    Yes

Tactical Features

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  • Dual grid coordinates

    Yes

  • XERO Locations

    Yes

Gaming Features

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  • Gaming Activity

    Yes

  • GameOn app compatible

    Yes

Activity Tracking Features

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  • Step counter

    Yes

  • Move alerts

    Yes (displays on device after a period of inactivity)

  • Auto goal

    Yes (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)

  • Calories burned

    Yes

  • Floors climbed

    Yes

  • Distance traveled

    Yes

  • Intensity minutes

    Yes

  • TrueUp

    Yes

  • Move IQ

    Yes

  • Garmin Connect Challenges app

    Yes (optional Connect IQ app)

Gym & Fitness Equipment

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  • Cardio workouts

    Yes

  • Strength workouts

    Yes

  • HIIT workouts

    Yes

  • Yoga workouts

    Yes

  • Pilates workouts

    Yes

  • Automatic rep counting

    Yes

Training, Planning & Analysis Features

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  • Customizable data pages

    Yes

  • Downloadable training plans

    Yes

  • Course guidance

    Yes

  • HR zones

    Yes

  • HR alerts

    Yes

  • HR calories

    Yes

  • % HR max

    Yes

  • % HRR

    Yes

  • Recovery time

    Yes

  • Auto max HR

    Yes

  • Race glance/widget

    Yes

  • HRV status

    Yes

  • HR broadcast

    Yes (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)

  • Respiration rate (during exercise)

    Yes (with compatible accessory)

  • GPS speed and distance

    Yes

  • Customizable activity profiles

    Yes

  • Auto Pause

    Yes

  • Interval training

    Yes

  • Improved interval

    Yes (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)

  • Advanced workouts

    Yes

  • Power Modes

    Yes (customizable in-activity battery settings)

  • HRM running pace and distance

    Yes

  • Auto Lap

    Yes

  • Manual lap

    Yes

  • Rest timer

    Yes

  • Configurable lap alerts

    Yes

  • Heat and altitude acclimation

    Yes

  • VO2 Max (Run)

    Yes

  • VO2 Max (Trail Run)

    Yes

  • Load ratio

    Yes

  • Training load

    Yes

  • Training load focus

    Yes

  • Training effect

    Yes

  • Training effect (anaerobic)

    Yes

  • Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)

    Yes

  • Workout benefit

    Yes

  • Custom alerts

    Yes

  • Audio prompts

    Yes

  • Multisport auto transition

    Yes

  • Finish time

    Yes

  • Virtual Partner

    Yes

  • Race an Activity

    Yes

  • Auto multisport activities

    Yes

  • Manual multisport activities

    Yes

  • Touch and/or button lock

    Yes

  • Hot keys

    Yes

  • Auto scroll

    Yes

  • Activity history on watch

    Yes

  • Physio TrueUp

    Yes

  • Unified training status

    Yes

Running Features

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  • GPS-based distance, time and pace

    Yes

  • Running dynamics

    Yes

  • Vertical oscillation and ratio

    Yes

  • Ground contact time and balance

    Yes (GCT balance with accessory)

  • Stride length (real time)

    Yes

  • Cadence

    Yes (provides real-time number of steps per minute)

  • Running power

    Yes

  • Grade-adjusted pace

    Yes

  • Performance condition

    Yes

  • Lactate threshold

    Yes (with compatible accessory)

  • PacePro Pacing Strategies

    Yes

  • Run workouts

    Yes

  • Trail run auto climb

    Yes

  • Race predictor

    Yes

  • Foot pod capable

    Yes

  • Run/Walk/Stand detection

    Yes

Golfing Features

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  • Yardage to F/M/B

    Yes (distance to front, middle and back of green)

  • Yardage to layups/doglegs

    Yes

  • Measures shot distance

    Manual (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)

  • Digital scorecard

    Yes

  • Stat tracking

    Yes (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)

  • Garmin AutoShot

    Yes

  • Auto CourseView updates

    Yes

  • Green View with manual pin position

    Yes

  • Hazards and course targets

    Yes

  • Round timer/odometer

    Yes

  • CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible

    Yes (requires accessory)

  • Pairs with Garmin Golf app

    Yes

  • Tournament legal

    Yes

Outdoor Recreation

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  • Point-to-point navigation

    Yes

  • Bread crumb trail in real time

    Yes

  • Back to start

    Yes

  • TracBack

    Yes

  • UltraTrac mode

    Yes

  • Reference point

    Yes

  • Elevation profile

    Yes

  • Distance to destination

    Yes

  • Barometric trend indicator w/Storm Alert

    Yes

  • Vertical speed

    Yes

  • Total ascent/descent

    Yes

  • Future elevation plot

    Yes

  • GPS coordinates

    Yes

  • Sight 'N Go

    Yes

  • Area calculation

    Yes

  • Projected waypoint

    Yes

  • Sun and moon information

    Yes

  • Expedition GPS Activity

    Yes

  • Tides

    Yes

  • Tide glance

    Yes

Cycling Features

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  • Courses

    Yes

  • Bike lap and lap maximum power

    Yes (with power sensor)

  • Race an activity

    Yes

  • Alerts

    Yes (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)

  • FTP (Functional Threshold Power)

    Yes

  • MTB Grit & Flow

    Yes

  • Advanced cycling dynamics

    Yes

  • Compatible with Vector and Rally

    Yes (power meters)

  • Compatible with Varia Vision

    Yes (head-mounted display)

  • Compatible with Varia radar

    Yes (rear-facing radar)

  • Compatible with Varia lights

    Yes

  • Speed and cadence sensor support

    Yes (w/sensor)

  • Power meter compatible

    Yes

Swimming Features

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  • Open-water swim metrics

    Yes (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)

  • Pool swim metrics

    Yes (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)

  • Stroke type detection

    Yes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)

  • Drill logging (pool swim only)

    Yes

  • Basic rest timer

    Yes (up from 0) (pool swim only)

  • "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)

    Yes

  • Auto rest (pool swim only)

    Yes

  • Time and distance alerts

    Yes

  • Countdown start (pool swim only)

    Yes

  • Pool swim workouts

    Yes

  • Underwater wrist-based heart rate

    Yes

  • Heart rate from external HRM

    Yes (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)

Kid Activity Tracking Features

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  • Toe-to-Toe Challenges app

    Yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe Challenges app)

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical

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  • Dimensions

    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)

  • Weight

    2.0 oz (58g)

  • UPC Code

    753759339524

About Garmin Instinct 3

Built Tough

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.

Built Tough

Battery Life

The smartwatch offers impressive battery life, with the Instinct 3 Solar delivering unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode.

Battery Life

Stay in the Know

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.

Stay in the Know

Boldly Go Anywhere

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.

Boldly Go Anywhere

Carry the Torch

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.

Carry the Torch

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.

Garmin Instinct 3 Features

  • Unlimited battery in smartwatch mode with solar charging
  • Detailed health and wellness features
  • Smart notifications
  • Built-in flashlight
  • Rugged design
  • Multi-band GPS with satiQ technology

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Maximize training with advanced metrics for heart rate, VO2 Max, & recovery time tracking.
  • Enjoy long-lasting battery life; up to 40 days in smartwatch mode, unlimited with solar.
  • Navigate confidently using multi-band GPS, ensuring accurate tracking in any environment.
  • Monitor wellness with 24/7 health tracking, including sleep, stress, & Body Battery levels.
  • Explore confidently with the Instinct 3's rugged design & 10 ATM water resistance rating.
  • Receive smart notifications & stay connected with call, text, & app alerts right on your wrist.

What's in the box:

  • Instinct 3 50mm Solar GPS Smartwatch
  • Charging/Data Cable
  • Documentation