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
4.5
(104 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 104 reviews
5 Stars
75
4 Stars
17
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
Fantastic Watch Screen
on January 18, 2026
Posted by: Casey167
Great screen - clarity and size makes it easy to read data.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on January 16, 2026
Posted by: Matt19
The screen awesome! Same with battery life! Was not sure the buttons only as I’m use to my ultra 2 but I love it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
More then I expected
on January 16, 2026
Posted by: Kansasrednblue
I have never really had a smartwatch before and this one is amazing. The style and look of this Instinct 3 is unbelievable. It takes a bit to learn all that it can do but once you learn it the watch is outstanding. So many things it does and keeps track of with your busy life and activities. Top notch it’s what I would expect from Garmin. Nice job!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Instinct 3 AmoLED
on January 9, 2026
Posted by: Ed Instinct 3
I upgraded to the Instinct 3 from the Standard version. The Instinct 3 currently has a better battery and enhanced functions from the standard version, that I need to investigate. I primarily use the watch to track HR, sleep and various outdoor activities such as walking, hiking and mountain biking. I am pleased with my experience thus far
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great everyday upgrade
on January 8, 2026
Posted by: Support local sar
Received this from my wife for Christmas. I loved my original Instinct watch but it was getting long in the tooth and this is a welcome upgrade. I love the bright screen and the ability to program my workouts makes it indispensable at the gym. At work it’s easy to read in low light and the flashlight is super helpful when I’m trying to find my running shoes without waking the family. The battery life is good but I find if I only charge while I take it off to shower it stays in the high 90’s battery wise. I love the addition of emergency contact for trail runs but I haven’t dug into the outdoor feature changes.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
I spent hours trying to make it work unsuccessfull
on December 25, 2025
Posted by: Disgusted with watch
Got this for Christmas, and spent hours trying to get this working and have given up.
I do not golf, run marathons and all the other things this watch does. I just wanted something to track my bike riding and other activities but not able to make this watch do it.
I am returning it.
I do not golf, run marathons and all the other things this watch does. I just wanted something to track my bike riding and other activities but not able to make this watch do it.
I am returning it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Absolutely Wonderful
on December 25, 2025
Posted by: Grampa
I bought this for myself for Christmas and I absolutely love it. So highly configurable and with so many options to choose from. I've had a lot of smartwatches and THIS is my all time favorite. It gives me the information I want and need. Wonderful!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on December 23, 2025
Posted by: Gevorg
its an amazing watch with great battery life. the one thing i would like to see added is the option to clear all notifications with one click just like i am able to do on my tactix 8. must be a software thing, and i am sure it is an easy fix.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin