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Garmin Instinct® 3 45mm, Solar Charged Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch, Metal-Reinforced Bezel, Built-in Flashlight, Black

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Color: Solar Black


Size: 45mm


Style: Solar


Features

  • Make a bold statement with this rugged GPS smartwatch, featuring a 0.9 display with solar charging lens and unlimited battery life with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)
  • Engineered with a supertough 45 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel
  • Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes gives you greater visibility in the outdoors and provides convenient illumination when you need it
  • Know your body better with health monitoring features, including wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries)
  • Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology, which delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life
  • 10 ATM water-rated and designed to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance
  • Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments (with supported bank) let you pay for purchases on the go and breeze through select transit systems
  • Stay connected with smart notifications and Connect IQ Store compatibility, which allows you to download new apps and watch faces (when paired with your compatible smartphone)
  • Safety and tracking features include incident detection (during select activities) and Assistance, both of which call or send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your smartphone; requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
  • Sync the Instinct 3 smartwatch with the Garmin Connect app, and get more details on your health and fitness data plus personalized insights and more

Description

Instinct® 3 is the rugged 45 mm GPS smartwatch with a 0.9” display, built-in flashlight and unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions). With bolted construction, a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on your toughest adventures. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. To keep you on track, the Instinct 3 smartwatch includes a built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. Plus, multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life. Its 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries). Instinct 3 also includes Garmin Pay™ contactless payments (with a supported bank).

Operating System: Garmin OS


Memory Storage Capacity: 128 MB


Special Feature: Activity Tracker, Alarm Clock, GPS, Multisport Tracker, Notifications


Battery Capacity: 350 Milliamp Hours


Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi


Wireless Communication Standard: Bluetooth


Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion


GPS: Built-in GPS


Shape: Round


Screen Size: 0.9 Inches


Operating System: Garmin OS


Additional Features: Activity Tracker, Alarm Clock, GPS, Multisport Tracker, Notifications


GPS Geotagging Functionality: Built-in GPS


Band Material Type: Silicone


Case Material Type: Fiber-reinforced polymer


Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant


Sport Type: Fitness, Hiking, Multi-Sports, Running, Walking


Human Interface Input: Buttons


Clasp Type: Tang Buckle


Supported Application: Find My Phone, Fitness Tracker, GPS, Messages, Multisport Tracker


Water Resistance Depth: 100 Meters


Language: Multiple Languages


Supported Satellite Navigation System: GLONASS, GPS, Galileo


Controller Type: Touchscreen and Physical Buttons


Metrics Measured: Calories Burned, Heart Rate, Hydration, Sleep Coach, Stress


Closure Type: Buckle


Shape: Round


Style Name: Solar


Color: Solar Black


Band Color: Black


Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi


Wireless Compability: Bluetooth


Wireless Provider: Unlocked


Communication Feature: Notification


Band Width: 22 Millimeters


Item Weight: 52 Grams


Item Dimensions: 1.77 x 1.77 x 0.59 inches


Band Length: 220 Millimeters


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 1.77"D x 1.77"W x 0.59"H


Brand: Garmin


Model Name: Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar


Target Audience: Men, Unisex Adults, Women


Age Range Description: Adult


Model Number: 010-02934-00


Built-In Media: Instinct 3 series smartwatch, charging/data cable, documentation


Warranty Description: 1 year limited warranty


Wearable Computer Type: Smart Watch


UPC: 753759339500


Global Trade Identification Number: 00


Manufacturer: Garmin


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


External Testing Certification: ANATEL 09225-24-03330


Battery Capacity: 350 Milliamp Hours


Battery Cell Type: Lithium Ion


Battery Average Life: 28 days


Screen Size: 0.9 Inches


Display Type: Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)


Resolution: 0.9 x 0.9


Compatible Devices: Laptop, PC, Smartphone


Compatible Phone Models: Android Devices, iOS Devices


Memory Storage Capacity: 128 MB


Warranty Type: Limited


Waterproof Rating: IPX8


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I think it’s an excellent watch for my needs. I sold my Apple Watch Ultra 2 for this one. As a long-time G-Shock and Casio user, I feel like the Ultra 2 and most modern smartwatches just have too many features that a normal, active person will never actually use. I really love the look of the watch. Since I usually wear black and grey, you’d think I’d go for the all-black tactical version, but the splash of fiery red-orange accents adds just the right amount of contrast. I don’t even like orange as a color, but on this watch, it just works perfectly. Also, I personally think paying $100 extra just for an all black tactical with features I’d never use is stupid haha. This watch was perfect for me. The MIP display is bright enough to see clearly under the sun and in any weather, even at low brightness. Since I’m used to Casio and G-Shock, the simplicity feels just right. All I really need is something to track my steps, sleep, and heart rate. The battery life has been excellent. I always had battery anxiety with the Apple Watch because I had to charge it every day, but I don’t have that issue with this one at all. The 45mm size fits my wrist perfectly, and it’s comfortable enough to wear all day, including sleeping and showering. It feels very similar to the G-Shocks I’ve worn for years. That said, I think people need to adjust their expectations when it comes to the solar feature. Garmin never claimed it could run purely on solar power. It’s meant to extend battery life not fully charge the watch. A good way to think about it is like water slowly dripping into a bowl that has a hole in it. It’s not filling up quickly, but it’s helping offset the loss. Even as someone who’s used G-Shock solar watches for over 10+ years, I already knew solar charging wouldn’t work like that. Beside instinct 3 uses way more power than any Casio tough solar watches LMAO. One small criticism I have with this watch is that, unlike the Apple Watch, it doesn’t automatically sync data as seamlessly with your phone. You need to have the Garmin Connect app running in the background at all times, which feels a bit weird. That said, it hasn’t really been an issue for me so far. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026 by Alan
    • Best MIP watch. Compared with Instinct 2, Coros Pace 3, Suunto 9 Peak Pro & Vertical
Color: Solar Black Size: 45mm Style: Solar
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My priorities for a smart watch: 1) long battery life that I can use to track week-long backpacking trips. 2) a display that I can ALWAYS read. I don't like waiting for a display to light up; I don't need colors. 3) something that doesn't need to be charged often so I can sleep with it for my morning alarm and sleep tracking. My previous watch was an Amazfit Bip S (with a MIP display). It recently died after 4 years of use. I was looking for more to replace it. I compared 5 watches with MIP displays: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar and 2 Solar, Coros Pace 3, Suunto Vertical and 9 Peak Pro. The Garmin Instinct 3 was noticeably better than the Instinct 2: a crisper and more reflective display, better solar charging, snappier response (I noticed a little bit of lag switching screens sometimes), and that torch! Feature-wise and software, they looked identical. I think it wouldn't be worth upgrading from the Instinct 2, but since I was replacing a watch, the improvements in the Instinct 3 are worth the price difference. I wasn't going to go cheap if either Garmin was better than the others. (The Fenix is beyond what I want to spend.) The Instinct (both 2 and 3) is a cut above the Coros or Suunto in several ways: 1) while the display is smaller, it had a more reflective display that was easier to read in any light. Both 2 and 3 are more reflective than the others actually. (See attached photo.) 2) while the Garmin watch faces are not as pretty or even in color, almost all of the display fields on the watch face can be customized. I spent a while looking for watch faces for the Suunto and Coros with the fields I want and never found the "perfect" one, but with the Instincts, I could just select the data I want and place them on the screen. 3) the activity data screens are also very customizable with lots of options to choose from. I couldn't do this as well with the Coros and Suunto. I didn't realize how much I appreciated having customized fields and screens for hiking vs biking vs running until I could. 4) solid battery life, solar charging 5) thoughtful/useful features: lap stat announcements to your BT headset, shortcut to power saving mode, unusual tracking modes like expedition and area calc, double function of each button - short vs long press, a double-tap shortcut for the torch Otherwise, all five watches had similar features: activity tracking galore, sleep tracking, alarms and timers, stopwatch, compass, altimeter, barometer, etc. 2nd place: the Coros was the most visually appealing of the set. The Instincts have that rugged chunky look and a smaller monochrome display, while the Coros was sleek with an attractive display (for MIP). Although they were all "45mm" watches, the Coros had a lower profile on my wrist, and through a trick of design, it looked like it had a smaller bezel. (It wasn't.) Data fields were displayed in BIG readable fonts during activities. The scroll wheel and two buttons was probably the most fun interface to use. Scrolling and zooming is quite nice with a scroll wheel. The Suunto Vertical is very similar to the 9 Peak Pro. I got my hands on both. I don't think it is worth the 2x price difference so I only compared the 9 Peak Pro with the others. ... show more
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