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
2
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 3 GPS Smartwatch 50 mm AMOLED Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Fern Green with Fern Green Band - (2026)
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
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