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
(111 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 111 reviews
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
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
Exceeded Expectations
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Tyler D S
Was sick of having to charge other smartwatches on a daily basis. This watch kept me connected with call, message, and notification alerts while maintaining extended extended battery life, sometimes going over 40 days on battery saver mode! Also paired with my employers wellbeing app so I could track steps, workouts, strenuous activity, sleep, and other activities to earn credits towards insurance premium discounts. As an avid outdoorsman, this watch has all the functionality I could ever need. I regret not getting this sooner.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Sturdy and no frills
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: OCcowboy
So I’ve been without a smartwatch for over a year since my last one broke on me while at the gym. Missed tracking my workouts and seeing data on my workouts so I opted for this Garmin. Right off the bat it has provided some cool features like sleep optimization and coaching suggestions for better rest. My old watch would have to be charged almost daily and this one hasn’t been charged for over 5 days and going with heavy use. Now, it does take a bit of a learning curve to get used to the buttons over touchscreen.. there’s no frills to this watch just pure technical use and a sturdy design. It’s surprisingly light, great waterproofing which makes cleaning it super easy in the shower and I guess more hygienic in the long run. The torch feature is hands down the most jarringly useful difference when I don’t have my phone on me and I’m looking for things in the morning. Wish the screen was touch, but other than that this watch is amazing for those who just want a sport watch without the extra bells and whistles. Simple and effective!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
I expected better
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: eyal
It looks good and easy to operate, but main 2 issues that I have are: 1. I have it about 3-4 months and the battery life already getting shorter. 2. heart rate monitor sometimes wrong, for example can show 130 when it is actually 70
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Not great
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Wolfhawk46
Scratches easily, battery life was terrible. Added nothing of value over the instinct 2x, which I bought after selling my 3.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Quality Watch!
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Maine
It's a great quality watch! It does everything well. There are many features on this watch. I use most of them on a regular basis.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Second Instinct
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
This is my second Instinct. The improvements from the original watch are night and day. The battery life is incredible. Even using the GPS it lasts as advertised. The amoled feature really makes it easy to read in any light. The light feature is very handy and I use it much more than I ever anticipated. Great watch!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
so much better than the Apple Watch
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: jaytotheR
I've had this watch for a good 4 months now and I'm loving it. It's been a great companion on long hikes as I don't ever have to worry if the battery will die out, instant glance I can see my pace, time, how far I've hiked, and my heart rate. It allows me to save the hike and eventually share it on my Garmin profile online. The battery lasts foreverrrrr. FINALLY, I don't have to charge it every night and I actually get to record my sleep.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: jonalbow
Great features, easy to use, well designed, great purchase
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin