Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 3 GPS Smartwatch 45 mm AMOLED Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Citrine with Citrine Band - (2026)
Average customer rating
4.4
(134 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 134 reviews
5 Stars
101
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Star
9
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 3 GPS Smartwatch 45 mm AMOLED Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Citrine with Citrine Band - (2026)
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on August 11, 2026
Posted by: Shazam
I love it! I’ve worn a Garmin instinct 2S for the past four years and my eyes have gotten a little worse over this time and it was becoming hard to read. I picked up the instinct 3 AMOLED and I couldn’t be happier. I was worried about going from a 45 mm to a 50 mm because I have tiny wrists, but I love it and no more straining to read it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch and value
on July 26, 2026
Posted by: Mountainmom
I loved my instinct 2 but wanted a brighter, larger screen so I updated to the instinct 3. This watch does everything! It has a bright, readable display, and even more functions than my previous Garmin. I didn’t think I needed the flashlight because I can always use my phone but I have used it almost nightly for one reason or another, like waking up for an early morning run while my husband is still sleeping. Overall, a great watch at a great price!
The one drawback is the length of the wristband. It’s too long and they don’t make a shorter one for this watch. I’ve considered cutting off several inches but don’t want to void any warranty. It would be nice if they offered different lengths or scoring marks to help the consumer cut it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Good all around
on July 21, 2026
Posted by: Salmon18
Bought around a month ago, and since then I’ve hiked with it, floated 50 miles of the Missouri River, and it’s been with me on multiple jobs sites. It has been awesome in all regards. It has a comfortable fit, and looks good. Only downside is no maps on the watch itself.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Very Pleased
on July 19, 2026
Posted by: Papacito62!
Pleasantly surprised after wearing a Instinct v1 for seven years. The OLED Screen makes for an extraordinary experience using the watch, not to mention the overall performance improvements. The sensors seem much more accurate and responsive. Notifications are easy to read and the GPS functionality is much faster. Overall I am very pleased with the upgrade.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Slow down
on July 17, 2026
Posted by: Lanier
I wish I would have waited and I would’ve gotten the forerunner 570 or the fenix 8. I like it but I don’t love it, I’m new to the cycling world and I bought the watch to fast instead of doing my research.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Smart Watch
on July 17, 2026
Posted by: Monkey30
I've had my Instinct 3 for 3 weeks and it's a great Smart Watch. It outperformed my previous Smart Watch i used. User friendly.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
I love it
on July 15, 2026
Posted by: Garmin lover 88
This is by far the best watch I have ever had. The amount of sports features are insane. My only complaint is sometimes it seems like my Pace is a little off but that’s probably just me. Great watch overall! I love the flashlight!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great device!
on July 14, 2026
Posted by: cbtech
I’ve had the 45mm Instinct 3 amoled for about 2 weeks now. I really like it. I wasn’t sure how I would feel about not having a touch screen but I have not missed it at all. The navigation with the buttons is so easy and fast. I’ve had other Garmin watches as well as Apple, Samsung and Google but Garmin is my preferred choice and for the price this one hits all the must haves.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin