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
4
Good
on December 10, 2025
Posted by: Emarchand
Great watch I’m sure there’s a ton of features I know nothing about. I only have one issue but the garmin team is on top of the issue. It’s the gesture feature it works when it wants to but other then that I love it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
You won’t be disappointed!
on December 9, 2025
Posted by: Teege
I replaced my Garmin instinct 2 solar tactical with this instinct 3 AMOLED, and couldn’t be more impressed. The display is so crisp, I use the torch every day, and the battery life is incredible. I charged to full on Nov 13th, and still have 8 days battery today, Dec 9th! I wear it 24-7 except for my shower at night. I used to rotate my Apple Watch Ultra and my Garmin. Now I’m thinking of selling or gifting my ultra because I don’t want to take this one off! My son loves it too, since he got my instinct 2!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Nice upgrade from the instinct 2!
on December 7, 2025
Posted by: Illbu2
Really enjoy the amoled screen and the new features! Definitely recommend moving up to the instinct 3!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Watch/Device
on December 3, 2025
Posted by: Alpine Trek
Fits all my athletic and outdoor needs. Great for hiking, gym, cardio workouts....love it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding! Best Instinct Ever!
on November 29, 2025
Posted by: BobFV
This is my third Instinct Smartwatch and it is the ultimate evolution of this product. The Instinct Solar 1 and Instinct Solar 2 that I had both had great functionality but were difficult to read - this watch solves both issues with a 50mm face and a very bright AMOLED display. The “rise to wake” function is great - gives you a bright, colored readout when you look at it, and shuts it off when you aren’t looking at it. Battery life is fantastic - if you charge it once every 2-3 weeks you will always have plenty of power. Highly recommend this excellent smartwatch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Look and Function
on November 13, 2025
Posted by: JeffSMN
I love this watch so far. I've had it for about a month. I've used it for Golf Yardages, tracking my dog out hunting in connection with my Garmin Alpha, sleep data, gym data and apps. The battery life and the flashlight are also big pluses. I've had it for a month and I think after 15-20 days I charged it when it got down to 20%. It only takes about 15 minutes to charge so not a big deal.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love this watch
on November 9, 2025
Posted by: Bguy
I was so tiered or the over tech apple watch and picked up a Garmin Instinct 3 and love it. Has just what I need, is simple but advanced and last for 3 weeks. I strongly recommend Garmin
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Wanted to like this, but returned it
on November 5, 2025
Posted by: MaxP
I liked the design of this watch - size, and the AMOLED screen. HOWEVER, I ordered the black version. In that color, the button names are unreadable - both due to the color and that the font size was so small, and impression so shallow that they were difficult to read even in the best of light. At the same time, while the time was in large enough letters with good contrast, the rest of the face was unreadable without my reading glasses, which are not feasible when outside in the bright sun and wearing sunglasses. I really wanted to like it, but after a few days it was just impossible. I sent it back and went with the Samsung Galaxy Classic 8 which was much better for my needs, offers all the same features, is already a much better choice. For me.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin