Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer Tactical Edition - Black - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.6
(31 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 31 reviews
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer Tactical Edition - Black - (2025)
Customer Rating
5
Definitely worth it
on March 6, 2026
Posted by: Angry leprechaun
It has been almost a month since i got this. Ive found that im nowhere near as active as i thought i was and the watch is now helping correct that issue and become a much better version of myself. Already down 7 lbs since i got it
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Comfortable watch, great looking, great functions.
on March 6, 2026
Posted by: TRR6
Excellent watch, another Garmin added to my collection, like it better than the hybrid.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Tough and rugged watch with great features
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Trap83
I’ve had my instinct 3 tactical for about 3 weeks and so it’s been great. I definitely recommend this watch if you an outdoorsy person this is the watch for you.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Perfect
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: BHall
love this watch. Many features and easy to operate. No regrets and highly recommend!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Pretty good.
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: Lucipher
This is an amazing watch.
The only complaint I have is that it does not have a default strong password lock and unlock, though you can wipe it, with commands though that is not quote clear as to how either.
This aside, screen is bright, battery lasts for weeks and it has stealth modes and quiet modes.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Better than Apple
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Dan5
I bought this watch and I'm so happy I did. I used to wear a Apple watch Ultra and there is two things that are huge difference. The first is obviously the battery. I would have to charge my apple watch at least everyday if not only 2 days of use. I went 3 weeks and I still had battery of 35%. The second is I use my watch to track sleep as well as my alarm. I have 2 small kids and one that still sleeps in our room so the traditional alarm would wake our child up. So I went with wearing a watch to wake me up from vibrate option. But the weight compared to apple watch was so much better. I would dread having to wear my apple watch because it was uncomfortable because of weight. I never got used to wearing it. Now with Garmin I barely know I'm wearing it at night. Biggest game changer in my option.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Watch!
on April 2, 2026
Posted by: Marlin1
I bought it a few weeks ago because I wanted to get away from my Apple watch. At first, I might have been a little intimidated because I just didn't know how to use the watch, but now I love it. I still do not know all the functionality the watch has but I am learning. I am glad I made the switch!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin