Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct 3 GPS Smartwatch 45 mm AMOLED Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Citrine with Citrine Band - (2026)
Average customer rating
4.4
(104 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 104 reviews
5 Stars
78
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
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
Best smartwatch on the market!
on May 31, 2026
Posted by: Jricha3960
Fantastic build quality as always. Looks sharp and performs, I think, better than any other smartwatch in the market. I’ve owned three instincts before this and they’ve always been great watches. The AMOLED screen elevates what’s already a fantastic watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Over the Moon Happy!
on June 1, 2026
Posted by: Scott Burns
Was over the moon Ecstatic when my fitbit Versa finally crapped out so I could justify a major upgrade. I'm an outdoor enthusiast into hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking and just about anything in outdoor activities. I absolutely love my new Garmin Instinct 3. Initially was not the Garmin I was going to go with but after seeing this side by side with my planned purchase the Instinct 3 was Hands down the better option for me. Bit of a learning curve getting accustomed to all the bells and whistles that this watch packs. The battery life for me as a backpacker was a huge selling point (7days of always on)... Can't beat that for the backcountry. One less thing I have to worry about charging. Love my Garmin Instinct 3 and will now be a lifelong Garmin Watch Wearer!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great for the Outdoors
on June 1, 2026
Posted by: Curt E
I bought watch a little less than a month ago to replace my Garmin Venu Sq. That one was starting to become unreliable, and the battery wasn't lasting as long as it was before. The Instinct is so much better! The battery really does hold up for 18 days if you set it up to conserve when the display is on. I feel like this watch gives me much better monitoring capability. Navigation is easy with the buttons and the default settings are fine for me. The main watch display has a really nice summary of all the major stats and information that I'm interested: Time, day, month, day, temperature, high and low temperature, sunrise, sunset, steps, elevation, heart rate, and days left on the charge. I also like the morning stats that come up every morning. The torch flashlight is really bright for as small as it is. Overall it's a really great watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Watch
on June 3, 2026
Posted by: RunCycleSwimLift
Upgraded from a Fenix and this is great for me. The battery life lasts a full 2 weeks which is great.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Must Have
on June 4, 2026
Posted by: Tawillingham
Tools some getting used to compared to the original Instinct, but this thing is incredible. Love the detail and options. Like going from dial up internet to fiber. Massive difference in the best way.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Watch. Exactly what i was looking for.
on June 6, 2026
Posted by: gdimarco
Amazing Watch. Exactly what i was looking for.
Thanks
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great balanced-watch!
on June 9, 2026
Posted by: OLopez
Extremely happy with my purchase. The watch is super light, very easy to use and it has a great battery life. Couldn’t be happier!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Sharp Display
on June 12, 2026
Posted by: Hiking Doctor
Clear sharp display, easy to read. I used the Garmin Connect app to choose a watch face with hour, minute, and second hands. I also went with the red, green and white display colors, making it even easier to read.
The battery life is excellent, about two weeks, and the battery life indicator is accurate. My last watch would indicate nine days of battery life, but only go five.
I use mine at work in the medical field. With some watches, when you wash your hands, it’s hard to get the watch clean and dry without removing it from your wrist. Not a problem with this one.
I also use it to record my hikes. The hikes are fun to look at on the Connect app.
I’m glad I chose this model. After two weeks of ownership I can see no downside.
The battery life is excellent, about two weeks, and the battery life indicator is accurate. My last watch would indicate nine days of battery life, but only go five.
I use mine at work in the medical field. With some watches, when you wash your hands, it’s hard to get the watch clean and dry without removing it from your wrist. Not a problem with this one.
I also use it to record my hikes. The hikes are fun to look at on the Connect app.
I’m glad I chose this model. After two weeks of ownership I can see no downside.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin