Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer Tactical Edition - Black - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.7
(30 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 30 reviews
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer Tactical Edition - Black - (2025)
Customer Rating
5
I think a useful watch for outdoors people
on January 18, 2026
Posted by: JMHM
I bought this specifically for the ability to pair with my Garmin InReach mini communicator. I am often in remote areas doing landscape photography ( especially in NC forests), and you never know when some unfortunate thing can happen. The InReach is always on my backpack - so being able to activate it from my wrist is a good thing. Yes I know the apple watched and others can do these things - but Garmin paired works globally.
So far I and the watch are getting used to each other and I am sure many of the myriad of functions will be useful. The watch is solidly built - built to be outdoors and not an ornament! The solar should be okay - I live in FL (I know, flat uninspiring).
So far - very happy - we shall see over the coming months how well the watch performs.
So far I and the watch are getting used to each other and I am sure many of the myriad of functions will be useful. The watch is solidly built - built to be outdoors and not an ornament! The solar should be okay - I live in FL (I know, flat uninspiring).
So far - very happy - we shall see over the coming months how well the watch performs.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Same as garmin instict 2
on January 21, 2026
Posted by: Justin4251!!234567
Alot of the exact features as the instict 2. Battery life doesn't last as long. But seems to be pretty accurate with stats.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
As advertised.
on January 28, 2026
Posted by: Jake3030
I've had the watch for about a month. Functions as described and more. I've been thinking about buying one for a long time and am happy with my purchase.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Not Your Normal Watch!
on February 5, 2026
Posted by: #Lando
This is the second Instinct that I have purchased. Absolutely amazing all-around watch. Whether you need a light or just to tell the time, the Instinct has it. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants something for a little less than a Fenix or a Tactix.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on February 17, 2026
Posted by: Fattcatt
I have charged the watch once in the few weeks I have it. Battery life is incredible. I have not figured out all the features yet. But most are very simple to use.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch!
on March 5, 2026
Posted by: PiercedTiger
Really like a lot of the features. Flashlight is one of my favorites. It covers more than I need, but does everything I want in a watch <3
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin