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
5
Looks great - awesome features
on September 2, 2025
Posted by: DouginChicago
Bought this watch before a hiking trip, and really enjoyed all of the features while in the back-country. I've also been using it to track my runs. It takes a minute to get comfortable with the menu functions and buttons, but once you do, it's super fast and easy to navigate. With the companion app it really provides a ton of information on health, sleep, steps, etc.
Very happy I switched from a fitbit. This is a much better solution. I'm very happy with it.
Very happy I switched from a fitbit. This is a much better solution. I'm very happy with it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
It’s ok.
on September 3, 2025
Posted by: Rock2482
A little heavy on the wrist after a full days work so I can’t wear it to bed. It’s like steel toe boots. Nice to have but ready to take it off as soon as I’m ready to relax so unfortunately I’m never able to get my bed time sleep accurately logged
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love the watch
on September 7, 2025
Posted by: Scott44
There are plenty of options to customize, the battery life is exceptional compared to my last smart watch and the flash light comes in handy.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Power-packed for a great price
on September 8, 2025
Posted by: SurfingWriter
Bought this to replace a fitbit. Swapped out the original band for a miimall orange. Rich in features and customizable. I wanted some screen color but chose to go with the solar instead of amoled. Can charge with included cable (but no plug, luckily I had one) or via sunlight. Based on my settings, mine will hold a charge for over 2 weeks.
I love that everything is included. I don't need to pay for all the data. As for the data, I don't get too far into the weeds and details. I use it to monitor a lot of the basic overall. I only say that because it's hard to say how accurate, whether that's HR monitoring or pool swimming distance. That said, a great watch for the price. Would highly recommend when looking for an overall fitness/activity tracker. Surpasses my high expectations. I've used mine for steps, weights, running, swimming, and cycling. It even separates outdoor running vs. treadmill, and can accurately monitor your steps based on distance for accuracy.
Would buy it again, no question.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on September 9, 2025
Posted by: North Fox
I got my instinct 3 about a month ago and really enjoy all the features still learning everything it can do
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Super simple yet packed with features
on September 10, 2025
Posted by: Rex97
I wanted a simple watch to keep track of time but also to monitor my performance during workouts without having a mini computer on my wrist and this watch is perfect! The battery life is amazing and with outdoor activities the battery life seems to last forever easily getting over 2 weeks worth without having to hook up to a charger. The body battery feature also helps me keep track of how much I can push my body. It’s especially useful on more stressful days.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
incredible - major upgrade
on September 15, 2025
Posted by: fireman
Loved the new features and overall upgrade from the 1st gen. OS is way better.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
A new whole world
on September 17, 2025
Posted by: Happy Runner
I bought this nearly a month ago and it has exceeded my expectations. I love wearing it during my runs since it tells me my pace after completing a mile. It has so many features from workouts to GPS coordinates and can't forget the flashlight. I'm still discovering new things about it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin