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
Best smartwatch
on January 1, 2026
Posted by: MatthewHardisty
It us better then last watch I had ( instinct 2 solar).Battery last longer(4 weeks +), easier to read display, navigate, workout set up, it is very nice watch for anyone spend lots time out door.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Works as expected
on December 26, 2025
Posted by: DJPetya
Mainly used for biking, running and walking. It seamlessly transmits HR to Garmin Edge, no extra HRM needed and charges in the sun while riding outside. Much more advanced fitness feature sets then the Apple Watch SE I had before. Best is it needs to be charged about 10 days vs. everyday.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great battery, rugged, waterproof beast of a watch
on December 6, 2025
Posted by: Rossco87
I upgraded from the instinct 1 and love how this watch is still as rugged, better battery and solar charging. It’s still simple yet has all the features and widgets you need.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Nice, but..
on December 6, 2025
Posted by: Csbs
I thought this would be a big upgrade from the solar instinct 2 50mm, but disappointingly it is not. Just a bit quicker on Garmin connect. No other big improvements. The orange ring Garmin added is kind of pointless. Should’ve saved my money and waited for another new solar instinct
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great solar watch
on December 1, 2025
Posted by: 1q6g
I have had the Instinct 3 solar (50mm) for a few weeks now and I couldn't be happier with it. I have been walking with the watch exposed on my wrist and after a few weeks of usage it still shows 94% battery life due to the solar charging. I haven't tried a lot of the other features yet, but am satisfied with the solar part.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Nice
on November 30, 2025
Posted by: Westie1
Have had about three weeks great so far but need an easy to follow instructions to set it up.
Love the large watch face
Love the large watch face
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Upgrade from Instinct 2
on November 29, 2025
Posted by: Jeff1967
Had this for over a month and it has done well. I had the Instinct 2 Solar for over 3 years and this was an upgrade. I really like the larger face of the 50 and the battery life.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Watch!
on November 20, 2025
Posted by: GGGGH
Runs forever with the solar feature and does everything I want a watch to do. Looks great, also!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin