Smartwatch with great battery life - The main reason I went with this over other watches is the battery life. It by far eclipses what I was getting previously with the Fitbit Versa 4. The display is very bright and I love the amount of options to customize it via the Connect software. I admittedly don't use the GPS features but it's cool that it's there. The only thing I don't like about the watch is that the Garmin Connect software causes me to not be able to answer calls on my Samsung phone on occasion. It looks like the call gets picked up but it doesn't actually and then sometimes it won't even let me hang up the call until a mysterious timeout happens. It's random but it's very annoying.
Garmin – Instinct 3 GPS Smartwatch 45 mm AMOLED – Black with Black Band – (2025)
$27999
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Overview
- AMOLED display
Make a bold statement with a vibrant 1.2-inch AMOLED display and 45 mm case. - Rugged design
Explore confidently with a rugged design, including a 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. - Battery life
Leave the charger at home with up to 18 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
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Specifications
Capacity & configuration
- Clasp Type
- Buckle
- Display Type
- AMOLED
- Alert Type
- Audible
- Replaceable Battery
- No
Dimensions & weight
- Product Name
- Instinct 3 GPS Smartwatch 45 mm AMOLED
- Band Width
- 22 millimeters
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance
- 328 feet
- Maximum Height of Shock Resistance
- 4 feet
- Product Height
- 1.8 inches
- Product Width
- 0 inches
- Product Weight
- 0.11 ounces
- Product Length
- 0.56 inches
- Product Type
- Activity tracker
Features
- Screen Size
- 30mm, 33mm, 40mm
- Color
- Black with Black Band - Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black, Black with Charcoal Band - Fiber-reinforced polymer - Charcoal
- Brand
- Garmin
- Case Size
- 45mm
- Case Shape
- Circular
- Case Thickness
- 1.8 inches
- Band Color
- Black
- Rotating Bezel
- No
- Display Screen
- Yes
- Touch Screen
- No
- Color Display
- Yes
- Clock Display
- Yes
- Backlit Display
- Yes
- Adjustable Brightness
- Yes
- Customizable Watch Faces
- Yes
- Screen Material
- Chemically Strengthened Glass
- Operating System Compatibility
- Android
- Operating System
- Garmin
- App Compatible
- Yes
- Voice Assistant Built-in
- Not Applicable
- Data Plan Required
- No
- Network Connectivity
- None
- Wireless Connectivity
- Adaptive Network Topology (ANT)
- Built-in Storage
- 4 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled
- Yes
- Global Positioning
- GPS
- Mobile Notifications
- Yes
- Mobile Payment Service Supported
- Garmin Pay
- Music Player
- No
- Silent Alarm
- Yes
- Built-In Microphone
- No
- Voice Activated
- No
- Metrics Measured
- Activity vs. inactivity
- Multi-Sport Tracking
- Yes
- Sensors
- Accelerometer
- Protective Qualities
- Water resistant
- Minimum Operating Temperature
- -4.0 degrees fahrenheit
- Maximum Operating Temperature
- 140 degrees fahrenheit
- Minimum Wrist Size
- 137 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size
- 204 millimeters
- Size
- Adjustable
- Rechargeable
- Yes
- Battery Strength Indicator
- Yes
- Charging Time
- 120 minutes
- Charging Interface(s)
- Proprietary
- Battery Chemistry
- Lithium-ion
- Band Material
- Silicone
- Case Material
- Fiber-reinforced polymer
- Integrated Camera
- No
- Form Factor
- Wristwatch
- Year of Release
- 2025
- Series
- Instinct 3
- UPC
- 753759339487, 753759341640, 753759339500
Power & warranty
- Model Number
- 010-02936-00
- Model Family
- Garmin Instinct 3
- Warranty - Parts
- 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor
- 1 year limited
Warranty & protection
Included manufacturer warranty
See manufacturer documentation.
Register your product with the manufacturer within 30 days of delivery.
Warranty service
Manufacturer warranty claims are handled by the manufacturer. We are happy to help you find the right contact: (888) 419-6820.
Customer reviews
Write a reviewNice GPS Watch - The battery life is excellent, I can almost use it as a normal battery watch (non-smart).
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED - I have really enjoyed this purchase. Works , helps me track my progress
Great watch and tracker - So far I'm really impressed with this Garmin It's more rugged than other smart watches I've had in the past, I'm really hoping it will hold up over time. The battery life so far has been excellent.
Amazing watch - Great battery life, performance and tracking my stats as an athlete who competes and loves to hike, spend time outdoor with my dog
Great lower budget smartwatch - Pros: Easy to Use Low Profile Long Battery Life Health Tracking Cons: Occasionally needs to be resynced to app
Awesome watch for the price - Very good watch for working out/running and the sleep tracker is great. Also, I went 2 and a half weeks without having to charge it.
Garmin Instinct 3 - Excellent watch! Works great and awesome battery life
Test of time - More features than could want or likely need. Battery life is more than 2 weeks charged. Band will stand up to small GK using to crawl up. Garmin is tough and ahead of peers. Not concerned about using around hobbies with hostile enviroments. Oil products , vibration with motorcycles on and off road. No brainer !
Garmin Instict 3 - Overall watch is good love the long battery life and durability of it.
Best watch - Was just like I expected for the price , great deal and very happy. Sales person was awesome thank you
GREAT WATCH - Long battery life, incredible software but I think for the price a higher refresh rate will be better.
Nice watch, poor management - i really anted to like this watch. It’s good looking, has great, sturdy feel. Except I need three (3) different apps to use this watch. What? One to connect it, one to change the face, one to update it? That is such poor management on part of the company and I’m not bogging down my phone with all these excess apps. If that doesn’t bother you, then go ahead and get it because it is a nice watch otherwise.
Great Battery Life and Light Weight for Sleeping - I’m using my Garmin 24/7 including in the gym, sleeping and outdoor activities with GPS. Battery life goes around 19-20 days with smartphone mode. Garmin’s HRV, sleep score and body battery measurements are so accurate.
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED - I love it, enjoy the battery life on this watch. Never have to worry about having to charge it constantly
Garmin excellence! - Amazing watch. Definitely recommend for anyone that has an active lifestyle or in the military/law enforcement.
Excellent Watch - Good and I’m really impressed with the Garmin Instinct 3. The AMOLED display is bright and easy to read outdoors, and the watch feels extremely rugged without being bulky. The battery life is outstanding — I easily get close to the advertised 18 days in smartwatch mode, even with regular GPS use. The built‑in flashlight is surprisingly useful, and the health and fitness tracking feels accurate and reliable. Notifications come through instantly, and the overall performance is smooth. For the price, this watch delivers excellent durability, great battery life, and a premium outdoor‑ready design. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a tough, dependable smartwatch with modern features.Awesome
Awesome - Fits great, goes with many different clothes. Does what it needs to do.
Garmin Watch - Bought this watch for my husband for his birthday. He really loves this watch and all of the special features that it has.
Garmin instinct - Watch so good that I gifted to my dad! Battery lasts 5-7 days. Overall a good watch.
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