Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 3 GPS Smartwatch 45 mm AMOLED Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Citrine with Citrine Band - (2026)
Average customer rating
4.3
(80 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 80 reviews
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Star
8
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct 3 GPS Smartwatch 45 mm AMOLED Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Citrine with Citrine Band - (2026)
Customer Rating
5
Ease of use
on April 3, 2026
Posted by: PapiDJ
Bought 3 weeks ago. Charged it after 20 days. Still read 6 days left. Love it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Dexcom app not available on the watch.
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
Would be 5 stars, but for some reason the ‘Dexcom’ CGM app it not permitted to work on this watch.
Come on Garmin make it compatible.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
poorly written instructions
on April 19, 2026
Posted by: "Betty Crocker"
There is approximately 110 pages of poorly written instructions; buyer beware.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome
on April 25, 2026
Posted by: Marcus0171
Best watch I’ve ever purchased. I love all the data it provides. It makes me want to be and live a healthier life.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome for serious adventure athletes.
on April 27, 2026
Posted by: Gab1
The watch is literally every that I wanted in a fitness tracker with some bells and whistles for the profession. The Ruck app should honestly be spread across more platforms and I appreciate the light that I use daily. This watch is my new favorite in the line up. Ultras are too easy with the tracker and display in the watch face.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Inaccurate HR readings
on April 30, 2026
Posted by: SVassil
HR rate sensor is inaccurate. Shows 90 when strap based monitor shows 150hr on my bike rides. I also had a chance to compare it to two different straps.
Tightening the watch wrist band makes no difference.
It’s essentially a piece of junk I’m returning
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome watch
on May 5, 2026
Posted by: Cam18
2 weeks with the Instinct 3, better data than my Apple Watch. Love the different customizations. Great everyday watch!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
I like that it features
on May 10, 2026
Posted by: Chris5523
So, it’s living up to what the product says it updates faster and sysc faster the display is better.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin