Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Whitestone with whitestone/bolt blue silicone band - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.4
(95 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 95 reviews
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Star
3
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Whitestone with whitestone/bolt blue silicone band - (2025)
Customer Rating
4
Great features, color is ugly.
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Wyandottewar
I have owned multiple instinct watches, love the overall watch but the color is unfortunate. There needs to be a black/grey only option.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
The best watches on the market
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: JenVv
Bought a watch three months ago
chose between casio gbd h2000 vs garmin instinct 3 solar
purchase fully justified
I think it's exactly instinct 3 solar - the best watches among competitors
chose between casio gbd h2000 vs garmin instinct 3 solar
purchase fully justified
I think it's exactly instinct 3 solar - the best watches among competitors
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Watch
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Matt’s Instinct
This watch is great and I am glad I was finally able to afford one! Does everything I need and then some!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Does well
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Che320
Overall a good product. The screen, however, reverted 3x to the logo screen after engaging scroll buttons. It came back within 30seconds, though.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
I'd love infinite battery but this is a close 2nd
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: PM1123
Like everyone else, I have worn many watches, and there is no perfect watch, but this ranks pretty high in raw functionality and, more importantly, its battery life. I am someone who does not enjoy taking off the watch every day to charge it, so this is a lifesaver for someone who wants the best of both worlds.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Very Impressed
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Steve M.
I got this watch after my Apple Watch battery began to start dying. Aside from Garmin pay not working with my credit card, this watch is pretty impressive. Not as intuitive as an Apple Watch, but a lot more data. Only regret is not getting a bigger size. A little difficult for my eyes to see at times. Overall, very happy and would definitely buy again.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Not for me
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Steve biker
Way to difficult to operate...i opted for the 570 Forerunner instead... much more intuitive
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love it
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Artey
Had it a couple of months now and so far its exceeded my expectations. Great battery life, love the solar feature. Although it didn't solar charge as much as I thought it, its still a great feature. It lives a rough life on my wrist and has held up wonderfully. Would definitely buy again at this point.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin