What’s Included | Specs | Pictures
The Garmin Instinct 3 is the latest update to Garmin’s Instinct lineup, replacing two of our all-time favorites, the Instinct 2 and 2X. One of the more notable upgrades for the Instinct 3 is its new AMOLED display option, which offers a colorful, vibrant, and more premium feel akin to some of Garmin’s higher-end options. However, if you’re like us and love the solar model’s utility and theoretically endless battery life, the Instinct 3 is still available with this display, along with all the other updates and new features.
At a glance, the Instinct 3 offers an upgraded Multi-band GPS with Garmin’s SatIQ technology, a red and white flashlight function across all models, and Garmin’s Messenger App, which allows you to pair your watch with an inReach device for two-way satellite messaging directly from your watch. We could go on all day about all the other health and lifestyle features Garmin is able to pack in these watches, so for a more in-depth and specific look at individual features, we recommend reading the page below, including the linked resources.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 1x Garmin Instinct 3 – AMOLED or Solar, 45 mm or 50 mm
- 1x Charging Cable
- Documentation
SPECS
INSTINCT 3 AMOLED FEATURES
- Vibrant AMOLED display.
- Metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant display.
- Built-in flashlight, featuring variable intensities and an alternate red light.
- Health monitoring features include heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox2, and more.
- Receive emails, texts, and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.
- Up to 18 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
- Multi-band GPS, featuring SatIQ technology, delivers superior positioning while optimizing battery life.
INSTINCT 3 SOLAR FEATURES
- Nearly unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging.
- Metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant display.
- Health monitoring features include heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, pulse ox, and more.
- Built-in flashlight, featuring variable intensities and an alternate red light.
- Multi-band GPS, featuring SatIQ technology, delivers superior positioning while optimizing battery life.
- Receive emails, texts, and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.
Made In Taiwan.
GARMIN INSTINCT 3 SUPPORT CENTER
INSTINCT 3 AMOLED SPECIFICATIONS
Strap Material | Silicone |
Lens Material | Chemically Strengthened Glass |
Bezel Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer / Aluminum |
Case Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
QuickFit Watch Band Compatible | Yes (22 mm) |
Physical Size – 50 mm | 50 mm x 50 mm x 14.4 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 141-213 mm |
Physical Size – 45 mm | 45 mm x 45 mm x 14.9 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 137-204 mm |
Weight | 45 mm: 53 g 50 mm: 59 g |
Display Size | 1.2″ (30 mm) diameter |
Display Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels |
Color Display | Yes |
Large Font Option | Yes |
Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
Battery Life |
Smartwatch: Up to 18 days (7 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 24 days GPS Only: Up to 32 hours All Satellite Systems: Up to 25 hours All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: Up to 23 hours* Max Battery GPS: Up to 68 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 16 days *Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
Charging Method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
Memory / History | 4 GB |
INSTINCT 3 SOLAR SPECIFICATIONS
Strap Material | Silicone |
Lens Material | Power Glass™ |
Bezel Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer / Aluminum |
Case Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
QuickFit® Watch Band Compatible | Yes (26 mm) |
Physical Size – 50 mm | 50 mm x 50mm x 14.4 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 141–213 mm |
Physical Size – 45 mm | 45 mm x 45 mm x 14.9 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 137-204 mm |
Weight | 45 mm: 52 g 50 mm: 58 g |
Display Size | Custom, two-window design; 1.1” x 1.1” (27 x 27 mm) |
Display Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels |
Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
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* *Solar charging assumes all-day wear with 3 hours/day in 50,000 lux conditions **Assumes use in 50,000 lux conditions ***Assumes use in 50,000 lux with typical use and SatIQ technology |
Charging Method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
Memory / History | 128 MB |
For a complete look at the specs and features of the Instinct 3, please refer to Garmin’s Website.
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