Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED
Make a bold statement with the rugged Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED. It has a vibrant display and features a metal-reinforced bezel, scratch-resistant lens and built-in flashlight for all your adventures.
- Bolted construction, a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens allow the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED to endure your toughest adventures
- Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology
- GPS with SatIQ technology delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life
- Engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated
- 45 MM watch features a vibrant 1.2 in. AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) display and up to 18 days of battery life
- 50 MM watch features a vibrant 1.3 in. AMOLED display and up to 24 days of battery life
- Engineered with a super-tough fiber-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel
- Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes gives you greater visibility in the outdoors and provides convenient illumination when you need it
- 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with wrist-based heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more
- This is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries
- Leave your cash and cards at home—GarminPay™ contactless payments (with supported bank) let you pay for purchases on the go and breeze through select transit systems
- Stay connected with smart notifications and ConnectIQ™ Store compatibility, which allows you to download new apps and watch faces (when paired with your compatible smartphone)
- Safety and tracking features include Incident Detection (during select activities) and Assistance
- Both will call or send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your smartphone
- Incident Detection and Assistance require setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
- Sync the Instinct® 3 smartwatch with the GarminConnect™ app, and get more details on your health and fitness data plus personalized insights and more
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45 MM
- Smartwatch: up to 18 days (7 days always-on)
- Battery saver watch mode: up to 24 days
- GPS only: up to 32 hrs.
- All satellite systems: up to 25 hrs.
- All satellite systems + multi-band: up to 23 hrs.*
- Max battery GPS: up to 68 hrs.
- Expedition GPS: up to 16 days
- Smartwatch: up to 24 days (9 days always-on)
- Battery saver watch mode: up to 30 days
- GPS only: up to 40 hrs.
- All satellite systems: up to 32 hrs.
- All satellite systems + multi-band: up to 30 hrs.*
- Max battery GPS: up to 86 hrs.
- Expedition GPS: up to 20 days
| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Average Battery Life | 45 MM: Smartwatch: up to 18 days (7 days always-on); battery saver watch mode: up to 24 days; GPS only: up to 32 hrs.; all satellite systems: up to 25 hrs. 50 MM: Smartwatch: up to 24 days (9 days always-on); battery saver watch mode: up to 30 days; GPS only: up to 40 hrs.; all satellite systems: up to 32 hrs. |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Display Size | 45 MM: 1.2 inches 50 MM: 1.3 inches |
| Illumination | Luminous Face |
| Altimeter | Pressure-based |
| Compass | Yes |
| GPS/Satellite Detectable | Yes |
| HRM Included/Integrated | Yes |
| Heart Rate Sensor Type | Wrist-based |
| Average Heart Rate | Yes |
| Pulse Oximeter | Yes |
| Heart Rate Target Zone(s) | Yes |
| VO2 Max Estimate | Yes |
| Recovery Advising | Yes |
| Tracks Steps | Yes |
| Pedometer Type | Digital 3-axis Accelerometer |
| Pace Alert | Yes |
| Interval Training | Yes |
| Tracks Calories Burned | Yes |
| Water-Resistant Depth | 100 meters |
| Pool Lap Recognition | Yes |
| Stroke Recognition | Yes |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Time Display | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Preloaded Map | None |
| Programmable Routes | Yes |
| Number of Routes | 30 |
| Number of Waypoints | 1000 |
| Customization | Widgets Watch Faces Apps Data Fields |
| Smart Device Notifications | Yes |
| Data Exchange | Bluetooth ANT+ |
| Compatible Fitness Accessories | Power Meter Heart Rate Monitor |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Great Addition to the Garmin Lineup
This is my 4th Garmin watch. I was using the Forerunner 265 exclusively prior to getting the Instinct 3. For the most part, features are the same including the ability to change the watch face which another reviewer wrote was not possible. It is possible - you just have to use (like all Garmin watches) a separate app called Garmin ConnectIQ. I am hard on watches and the best feature so far is the face is slightly recessed and less likely to get scratched. I have the 50mm version and the screen is bright and the standard face has a great amount of information. The main differences between the Instinct 3 and Forerunner 265 are that the Forerunner is $50 less and has a touch screen (which I like a lot and miss on the Instinct). The Instinct is definitly tougher looking and has a flashlight. Neither one has music on board but I like to carry my phone when I run anyway. Battery life is significantly better on Garmin watches than Apple and I wear mine at night because I like the sleep score function. I find it to be pretty accurate. GPS functions and fitness features for running, walking, cycling, pickleball (there are tons) are all great - too much to write about in this space. I highly recommend Garmin products for this reason alone. I am a committed customer. The Instinct 3 is a great addition to the lineup and I will be keeping both for different looks/uses.
Great all around watch!
I bought this watch two weeks ago and love the battery life. I am an iPhone user and the iwatch just wasn’t working for me. Work consists of hiking, climbing, topography change, terrain, and remote locations. This watch does not need to be charged often and I definitely like having all the daily info in the watch face (temp, time, pulse, battery life, sunrise/sunset, date). I wish it had a had a different icon color when receiving outlooks emails, but that is more of a preference. Still exploring all its features but so far I am happy with the purchase.
Initial Impression
Honestly I was surprised and skeptical about Garmin adding an AMOLED screen to the instinct. My first-gen instinct had breathed its last after 5 years of hard use. So, I started looking for a replacement. I decided to get the new instinct 3 but I found myself torn between the AMOLED and solar models. Basically it boiled down to a choice between a nicer screen that could be customized or potentially unlimited battery life. I decided to give the AMOLED model a try and so far I’ve been really impressed! If you’ve owned an instinct before, this new one operates exactly the same way. If you’re new to this model or Garmin in general, be prepared to lear how to navigate all of the functions with just the buttons. It’s confusing at first, but will become second nature after some practice. The display looks good and is very legible, even in glaring sunlight. This new model is incredibly light! I opted for the 50mm because it had slightly better battery life over the 45mm. My old instinct was a 45mm and feels about the same weight or even heavier than the new 50mm. Also, I have smaller wrists and was surprised how well the 50mm felt. The battery life has been good so far. After a full charge it said I had 24 days of charge. After 4 days of use (with the display in “raise to wake”) and after a 2 hour hike using gps along with a recorded 1 hour workout, I have 19 days of charge remaining. Overall I’m impressed and very happy with my choice. Should I encounter any issues in the near future I’ll write a follow up review. P.S. the flashlight is a really nice addition!
Best Smartwatch I've owned
Garmin watches have always been a brand type that I never really thought I would ever adapt to. It was always about running in my mind and not really for anything less than this but I was wrong. The advancment in this product is outstanding and very useful for everyday things as simple as a getting a text message alerts, to sleeping, to stair climbing or riding a motorcycle or AV. And I love the battery life out of this thing. It finally gave me the ability to leave behind the charging every night (with a 18 day battery life) which never made sense for Smartwatches that keep track of sleep if you have to spend the night charging them. On top of all this is the absolute stunner of looks of the amoled screens and manageble looks of the 45mm frame of the watch. Love it without looking like a science experiment. And finally the fact that it's not a touch screen, I thought would bother me, but no... It's actually more useful this way at all times instead of some of the time. With gloves, in rain, or whatever is going on, pushing the buttons never creates accidental activities.
Color screen and battery life with accuracy.
I am a Garmin addict. However was stuck on my instinct 2 tactical cause it worked and was amazing. This watch was one amazing upgrade and the light has been used many times. Used the strobe when roadside for an emergency. Used the flashlight to fix something in a pinch. The color screen is easy to read and battery life is amazing. I feel this watch will help bridge the gap for those coming from the Apple Watch while giving them a better quality item.
Garmin Instinct 3 is Hazardous Waste
Have zero complaints about the watch. It is amazing. But the genius in the shipping department put stickers on the shipping box stating that the contents were "Hazardous Waste". The shipment took an extra week to get here. Sat in the Denver postal facility for four days not going anywhere, but every day I would receive an email stating that it was going to be delivered that day. Post office tracking personnel thought it was lost and that I should file a claim. I have it now, so whetever, just frustrating as the watch is not hazardous waste.
Lots of functions, too complicated
I bought this watch because I’m an avid hiker and kayaker. I really want love it but it is very confusing and hard to use. I’ve been an Apple Watch user for years so I expected some learning curve but not like this. The functions are there and are fantastic. It’s just so hard to navigate. Seriously considering returning it.
Cycling is Better with a Garmin
Excellent watch! Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, & Pelotom so far. Everything backed up to my phone for future reference and cross studying all of my rides. I even love the “torch” feature. Night trips to the bathroom without turning on a light. Too many other features to list in a review, but it’s amazing.
Great upgrade!
This is my second Garmin and it has much better better life and features than my instinct from 5 years ago. Love it
Watch faces are a disappointment
I have always loved the instinct series but the amoled is a disappointment. The flagship face is not customizable which to me is a deal breaker. I plan to return the watch.
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