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
5
Solid watch
on August 3, 2025
Posted by: Raggs
I purchased this watch several months ago. It is a solid watch! I use it for workouts. I have my work out schedule programmed in it. It also helps me with my sleep habits, ox level, and steps. I use it for work. The flash light feature and compass pays for itself. I also like the buttons on it. All the usage is completed by the buttons and not using your fingers on a screen which create smug marks. Good job Garmin!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Distinct 3 45 MM best Watch I’ve ever had!!!!
on August 3, 2025
Posted by: FLIP 86
I’ve owned several expensive watches so far the Garmin Distinct 3 45 MM it does so much and it is so lightweight you don’t even know you have it on the battery. Life is great. The features is great and it connects with the iPhone and just seconds so far I give it to Garmin over everybody else, thank you, Garmin.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Phenomenal Watch!
on August 2, 2025
Posted by: rx8nightrider
Love the fact that i get the instinct feel to this watch BUT can change the watch face and the AMOLED screen is phenomenal! So crystal clear when i get any notifications on it! The battery life is also a great thing not having to charge for 2 weeks and i get lots of notifications every day!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
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