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
(130 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 130 reviews
5 Stars
99
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
8
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
1
Expected more, disappointed
on September 22, 2025
Posted by: Illia
Bought Garmin coming from Apple Watch, too complicated. Comes with a tiny thick instruction manual that you can’t read even if you wanted to, didn’t really think I would need to actually read it!!! Way too many steps just to do a simple workout, turn on lamp, check a message. Only positive is the battery but I don’t wear my watch to sleep in so what does it matter. Too many buttons on the sides that do to much! I should’ve just purchased another Apple.
Response from GarminBy Care, September 23, 2025
Good morning! Sorry to hear that you are having some issues, the good news is we do have our watch manuals online if it is easier. You can also do a quick search if you are needing something specific. I included some helpful beginner tips to help you get familiar with the Instinct 3.
• "Instinct 3 AMOLED Series Owner's Manual" - http://ms.spr.ly/6426sqYno
• "Instinct® 3 AMOLED | Getting Started | Garmin Support" - http://ms.spr.ly/6427sqYnU
If you need additional support our team is always here to help, you can also use this link to search our several articles if you need to.
• "Product Support" -http://ms.spr.ly/6428sqYnq
The product support phone number is 800-800-1020, Press 4 then Press 2 for the Instinct series.
M- F, 7 AM - 7 PM CTL
• "Instinct 3 AMOLED Series Owner's Manual" - http://ms.spr.ly/6426sqYno
• "Instinct® 3 AMOLED | Getting Started | Garmin Support" - http://ms.spr.ly/6427sqYnU
If you need additional support our team is always here to help, you can also use this link to search our several articles if you need to.
• "Product Support" -http://ms.spr.ly/6428sqYnq
The product support phone number is 800-800-1020, Press 4 then Press 2 for the Instinct series.
M- F, 7 AM - 7 PM CTL
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Excellent features
on September 19, 2025
Posted by: Alaskan Carpenter
I purchased my watch about a month ago and cannot tell you enough what a great purchase it was! I had the extinct solar watch before, and sometimes the screen was hard to read, this one is incredible. Easy to read and easy to navigate as well as very comfortable. I love this watch!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great rugged watch
on September 6, 2025
Posted by: Acaciadeadwalk
This was my first Garmin purchase. Wanted a fitness tracker that would stand up to everyday work as an elevator mechanic.
This watch is robust and I love the garmin network and data I’m getting from my runs and cycling.
This watch is robust and I love the garmin network and data I’m getting from my runs and cycling.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Beyond excellent Watch ⌚️
on September 5, 2025
Posted by: Stoic Gizmo
I've had this watch a little over a month and it's truly amazing
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
THE BEST!!!!!!!
on August 29, 2025
Posted by: JOE859
GREAT STUFF, DOES ALL I WANT IT TO DO - VERY LONG LASTING BATTERY CHARGE - THE WATCH I WAS LOOKING FOR, THANKS......
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Worth the Purchase!
on August 25, 2025
Posted by: MG111
Big Garmin fan! Battery length is major win! My prior Garmin lasted 5 years, and went with the Instinct Amoled this time. 60 days since purchase and happy so far!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love my new watch , the features are great
on August 23, 2025
Posted by: Mooseberry
Got my watch a few weeks ago , got a friend to help me set it up, he showed me that I could do it all on my phone through Harmon connect and it was a game changer. Still haven’t gotten all that this watch offers . Love my morning review , that is really special. Sleep review and my recovery stats
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Cool watch!
on August 3, 2025
Posted by: st.maris
I got tired of having to charge my apple watch every day so I saw a Garmin watch and saw some pretty good reviews, a
bit spendy but you get what you pay for so chose the Instinct 3 Amoled, I liked the smaller sized one, oh my gosh what a sweet watch! I charge it every 16 days or so, it can do more than I need but that's ok. Takes a little to figure it all out but it is getting easier. Watch face is so clear and easy to read even in direct sunlight and very customizable. It even has a flashlight which I thought I would never use but seriously use it daily, super handy. I do recommend this watch
bit spendy but you get what you pay for so chose the Instinct 3 Amoled, I liked the smaller sized one, oh my gosh what a sweet watch! I charge it every 16 days or so, it can do more than I need but that's ok. Takes a little to figure it all out but it is getting easier. Watch face is so clear and easy to read even in direct sunlight and very customizable. It even has a flashlight which I thought I would never use but seriously use it daily, super handy. I do recommend this watch
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin