Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 3 GPS Smartwatch 50 mm AMOLED Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Fern Green with Fern Green Band - (2026)
Average customer rating
4.6
(114 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 114 reviews
5 Stars
84
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Star
2
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 3 GPS Smartwatch 50 mm AMOLED Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Fern Green with Fern Green Band - (2026)
Customer Rating
5
It’s the best watch made instinct, 350 mm
on August 19, 2025
Posted by: Winston 60
I was so thankful about this watch and I couldn’t wait for it to get here. It is so helpful. It does so many things. It’s one of the smartest watches on the market and when I say one of the best right now since I’ve worn it now and used it. I can honestly say it is the best the features are great Best Buy ever made
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
My first Garmin
on August 15, 2025
Posted by: renzodangelo
I can't compare it to other Garmin models, but I can compare it to other commercial sports watches or bands I've had. And definitely, buying this Instinct 3 was my best decision of the year. Robust, masculine, it gives me access to Connect with countless sports statistics that really matter. It's like having a coach in my hand instead of a circus clown. The only thing I miss is being able to listen to music, but the absence of this feature is overshadowed by its other powerful functions. Excellent purchase, I will definitely move on to more models from the brand.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great battery life….great watch!
on August 7, 2025
Posted by: Fyrfytr16
I was looking for a watch that had a brighter display with a longer battery life. I found that in the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED watch. Even with notifications on, the 15 day battery life is outstanding. Support from Garmin has been over the top! Having a issue with the watch, receiving superior guidance my issue became resolved. This is my 3 rd Garmin watch, and they get better with each new product they introduce. Keep up the great work!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Pretty complicated to get started
on August 5, 2025
Posted by: MASI
I like the watch a lot, and some of the features are intuitive, but a good deal of it requires mastering the navigation of menus which I've not found to be easy.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
One drawback
on August 5, 2025
Posted by: mike55
I have had this for a couple months now. I like it except for one thing and that is that the screen doesn't light up all the time when I turn my wrist to look at it. I know I can set it to display all the time but I believe that uses battery faster.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Better than a Instinct 2X Solar, but...
on August 4, 2025
Posted by: Jagerhall
This watch is aesthetically awesome, and the screen is better for me with its AMOLED option. Although this watch still does not track my sleep 100%.That same issue was present with its predecessors (Vivo Active, Instinct 2X.) The nap tracking is an added benefit, but it does not ease the frustration of missing sleep recording.
Also, it seems silly to have phone call notifications that you are unable to answer, as this watch does not have a speaker or mic.
Overall I do recommend this watch, but there are room for improvements.
Also, it seems silly to have phone call notifications that you are unable to answer, as this watch does not have a speaker or mic.
Overall I do recommend this watch, but there are room for improvements.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Sleep app need to software update big time
on August 3, 2025
Posted by: Dutzii
Just to be clear, I love the watch! Amazing for tracking data but the sleep reading is never accurate, never! Starts tracking at least 2 hours after I actually go to sleep so because the sleep is shorter it keeps thinking you need recovery and it starts affecting readiness score and body battery and stress, is so bad that I’m thinking to buy another smartwatch just to teach the sleep accurately…
Please is this can’t be fixed do it, it’s a very big downside despite the fact that is an amazing watch.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, August 4, 2025
I'd recommend changing your sleep window. That can be done using the steps in this link: http://ms.spr.ly/6423sMHl3
If issues persist, please get in touch with our wearable experts at the following link: http://ms.spr.ly/6424sMHlO
-MR
If issues persist, please get in touch with our wearable experts at the following link: http://ms.spr.ly/6424sMHlO
-MR
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Not worth the asking price
on August 2, 2025
Posted by: AMtheoriginal
I love the watch but the limited capabilities such as missing maps it’s not worth it. The forerunner even the 945 might be a better option. More features is needed in this watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin