Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Solar Sunburst with Sunburst/Gray Band - (2026)
Average customer rating
4.3
(105 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 105 reviews
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Star
7
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Solar Sunburst with Sunburst/Gray Band - (2026)
Customer Rating
5
Amazing watch
on November 15, 2025
Posted by: Big Country02
It is indeed a wonderful convenience to no longer need to carry a charging cable for your device. The smooth operation of the watch contributes to a pleasant user experience. This freedom from constant charging anxiety allows for a more seamless integration into your daily routine. Enjoying the effortless functionality and the pleasant feel of the watch is a true benefit. It's great to have a device that offers such a worry-free aspect.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Lots of great Features!
on November 10, 2025
Posted by: Dawhis
I bought this 2 weeks ago. Still learning to fully navigate all of the different features. But I enjoy not just the tech side. But also the look of it. Fully recommended this product
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great battery life
on November 10, 2025
Posted by: Buzmeg2
Only charged it once out of the box, now two months running (can't believe it holds so well).. Mainly using it for step, heart rate and exercise data.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Intermittent
on November 3, 2025
Posted by: TydiriumST321
I'm really enjoying my Instinct 3! My grip is that I don't always get text messages but get notifications from apps that IO don't care about and am flooded with them. The rest of the watch features are terrific, and battery life is good.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, November 4, 2025
It sounds like you may need to adjust some settings on your phone to ensure that your watch is getting the notifications you want. I recommend starting with the FAQ I've linked here:
http://ms.spr.ly/6420tHyDj
If you still need assistance after that, please contact Garmin Support at 800-800-1020.
http://ms.spr.ly/6420tHyDj
If you still need assistance after that, please contact Garmin Support at 800-800-1020.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Loaded with features but unable to do simple
on October 28, 2025
Posted by: tbone911
I bought this a month ago because I was tired of charging my apple watch. It's been great for that as a smart watch. My main complaints are: 1) The battery life/display bug that was not fixed with the latest update (which I had to get connected and Express to enable!); and 2) That it does not have a silent, vibrating alarm to wake up in the morning (or if it does, it doesn't work).
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 28, 2025
Thank you so much for voicing your concerns. You can edit your alarm to be a vibration by following the steps here:
http://ms.spr.ly/6429t8ovB
As for your experience with the battery life and display of your watch, it sounds like we may need to investigate this further. Please call Garmin Support at 800-800-1020 so we can discuss this with you in detail.
http://ms.spr.ly/6429t8ovB
As for your experience with the battery life and display of your watch, it sounds like we may need to investigate this further. Please call Garmin Support at 800-800-1020 so we can discuss this with you in detail.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Nice watch and GPS
on October 26, 2025
Posted by: Jake2
Works great, tracking distances and have it paired with GPS Dog collars, super easy to watch and keep track of dogs and points in big fields with tall cover!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Long Battery Life
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: joetangsoo
I bought this to replace my Venu, and it was worth it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Instinct 3 / 50mm / Solar
on October 15, 2025
Posted by: Tug#
Had the original Instinct and could not have been happier with them. Up graded to the Instinct 3 and they did not disappoint. Went with the 50mm face for easier reading and the solar version for longer battery life.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin