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
Good GPS Watch
on August 19, 2025
Posted by: LucyNotLie
I bought this watch a couple of weeks ago to replace my dead Forerunner 945. The watch connects to GPS much faster, has longer battery life, and is good for hiking. What I dislike is that it's bulky and difficult to configure for different activities, including various types of running (but not road running), pool swimming, and open-water swimming. The start/stop button isn't as sensitive as the 945, which made it hard to start or stop during swimming. In general, it’s a good watch, especially considering the price. Some Garmin GPS watches are too expensive and only last five years. iPhone is less costly because it last much longer.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Watch
on August 19, 2025
Posted by: Ronrs73
I’m a believer. This watch is everything you want and more. There is really no need for an IOS or Android in my eyes anymore. I’m a Garmin fan for life.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Instinct 3 - 45mm Solar
on August 20, 2025
Posted by: ScottS
I bought this about one month ago to replace my Vivoactive 3 that was dying. I like this a lot better than my previous watch. It is more intuative to use and easy to taylor it to your liking. The light is very handy. Solar charging is so-so. I switched to a nylon band since I am not a big fan of the rubber one that the watch came with. The only thing I don't really like is the proprietary charging port (didn't like it on the Vivoactive either).
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Instinct 3
on August 20, 2025
Posted by: PO44
Great watch love the battery life perfect for outdoor running.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great!
on August 22, 2025
Posted by: Bama1
Compared to Apple Watch it’s much more durable and battery lasts forever!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Excellent
on August 24, 2025
Posted by: Bobbybinferno
I just recently upgraded to the Garmin 3 and I love it.. more features and more accurate
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
My experience with Instinct 3
on August 25, 2025
Posted by: Watch epitime
I love my Instinct 3 watch and all of the features that I have been able to familiarize myself with. It is great and I really love the solar capability. I would have loved if a manual would have come with it as the online version is not the best for me. I would do much better where I can go look at what I need and have this manual as it would be better for me.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Wish I would have gotten one a long time ago.
on August 31, 2025
Posted by: cmong11
I bought this about a month ago. Only issue I have sometimes when I'm in the gym I have to take it off wipe the sweat off in order for the sensors to work correctly. Other than that I love everything this watch can do perfect for me. Thank you Garmin!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin