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
Best purchase so far in 2026
on May 19, 2026
Posted by: Sam shah
Perfect for the price, been a month using it feels lightweight and battery life is awesome
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
light weight, fantastic
on May 16, 2026
Posted by: rls3
This is my 3rd Garmin watch, the first I was a bit overzealous and it was too big and too heavy for my wrist, so the husband got it and has been wearing it the last 10yrs.
2nd watch was a FENIX 6, loved it, nice weight, went well with everything, even dressed up.
Love the INSTINCT, MUCH lighter, could have gone bigger than the 45mm, but so many more options. I cannot live without a watch both for work and personal. Would highly recommend and will always have a GARMIN. Husband got a new INSTINCT 3 as well as he hunts upland birds with his dog and he LOVES the dog tracking ability.
2nd watch was a FENIX 6, loved it, nice weight, went well with everything, even dressed up.
Love the INSTINCT, MUCH lighter, could have gone bigger than the 45mm, but so many more options. I cannot live without a watch both for work and personal. Would highly recommend and will always have a GARMIN. Husband got a new INSTINCT 3 as well as he hunts upland birds with his dog and he LOVES the dog tracking ability.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
I like that it features
on May 10, 2026
Posted by: Chris5523
So, it’s living up to what the product says it updates faster and sysc faster the display is better.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome watch
on May 5, 2026
Posted by: Cam18
2 weeks with the Instinct 3, better data than my Apple Watch. Love the different customizations. Great everyday watch!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Inaccurate HR readings
on April 30, 2026
Posted by: SVassil
HR rate sensor is inaccurate. Shows 90 when strap based monitor shows 150hr on my bike rides. I also had a chance to compare it to two different straps.
Tightening the watch wrist band makes no difference.
It’s essentially a piece of junk I’m returning
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome for serious adventure athletes.
on April 27, 2026
Posted by: Gab1
The watch is literally every that I wanted in a fitness tracker with some bells and whistles for the profession. The Ruck app should honestly be spread across more platforms and I appreciate the light that I use daily. This watch is my new favorite in the line up. Ultras are too easy with the tracker and display in the watch face.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome
on April 25, 2026
Posted by: Marcus0171
Best watch I’ve ever purchased. I love all the data it provides. It makes me want to be and live a healthier life.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
poorly written instructions
on April 19, 2026
Posted by: "Betty Crocker"
There is approximately 110 pages of poorly written instructions; buyer beware.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin