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
3
Not for me
on July 31, 2025
Posted by: XYZ64
I have been using fitbits for the past ten years but needed a new smartwatch and Google has stopped making new fitbits for iphones. I don't want an apple watch due to low battery life. I really mainly used the fitbit for steps, calories, heartrate and a sleep score. I bought the Garmin recognizing that it was overkill for this use but was disappointed to learn that the app is much more geared to hardcore adventuring and doesn't handle the basics as well as a fitbit. Currently it is sitting in the drawer. Any chance I could get a refund (even partial)? I threw away the box
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best watch I've owned
on July 31, 2025
Posted by: ZGill
I've had this watch for approximately 4 weeks. I replaced an Apple Watch gen 3, and man what an upgrade. After first charging I had 18 days of battery, that will be very helpful in the mountains come September. This watch is extremely customizable. I guarantee there's functions hidden on here I still don't know about. After serving charging it showed only 16 days battery, so I will be keeping track of that, but even at 16 days, I can't complain. I was charging my Apple Watch every night, and paying it made it through my shift every night (some nights it didn't).
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Crazy good battery
on July 27, 2025
Posted by: Ekuhl
Bought this cause I was tired of charging every other day. Great watch an build quality, snappy. Notifications are fast. The flashlight is convenient. But man this battery is insane. Im 2 days shy of two weeks and im sitting over 40%
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Features!
on July 25, 2025
Posted by: Budlito
Excellent graphics, great battery life, love the constant monitoring of my heart rate and steps taken, just to mention a few.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Worth The Money !
on July 23, 2025
Posted by: Rand
My Instinct 3 is the second Garmin smart watch that I have owned and even tough it comes with more features than my Instinct Standard Edition, it is just as durable and easy to use.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome and rugged!!
on July 23, 2025
Posted by: ReyC
Awesome watch. Gives accurate information and battery lasts for days. I have had it on everyday for a month and only charged it once with 9 days still on. Just wanted to see how long it would charge.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Menu button
on July 13, 2025
Posted by: Jim II
The watch is great. The one thing I don’t care for, is the menu button is very slow to respond.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin