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
(115 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 115 reviews
5 Stars
85
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 3 GPS Smartwatch 50 mm AMOLED Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Fern Green with Fern Green Band - (2026)
Customer Rating
5
Instinct 3 amoled
on March 15, 2026
Posted by: Benjamin2026
I had gotten the original instinct when I first started running that watch provided years of good service. Decided to upgrade to the instinct 3 amoled big time upgrade in technology can't go wrong with any garmin watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Instinct® 3 AMOLED
on March 1, 2026
Posted by: kjh2026
I wish that I would of bought one of these before this year, this is a great watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love the 50 mm screen I had the original instinct
on February 26, 2026
Posted by: Iron Mike 11B
I gave my five year-old instinct, tactical solar to my youngest son and upgraded to a 50 mm instinct, three a love the bigger screen the color functions are basically the same and easy to use
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
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