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Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch

Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch

by Garmin
$349.99 - $399.99
$399.99
$349.99 - $399.99
$399.99

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Instinct 3 AMOLED

Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch

The Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch is a rugged GPS smartwatch made to be worn through anything, with a metal-reinforced bezel around a bright color screen. The 45 mm case carries a 1.2-inch display and weighs 53 g, while the 50 mm steps up to 1.3 inches and 59 g. Training readiness and training status help you decide whether to push the next day of a multi-day trip or ease off. Black is available at 45 mm and 50 mm, and each size also has a limited-edition Neo Tropic finish.

The Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED is a rugged GPS smartwatch designed for adventurers, with a bright AMOLED display that stays visible in various lighting conditions. Constructed with a metal-reinforced bezel, fiber-reinforced polymer case, and scratch-resistant lens, it meets MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance. It is water-rated up to 100 meters, built for durability in extreme environments.

The watch includes a built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities, a red light, and strobe mode, providing practical illumination during nighttime activities. Equipped with multi-band GPS and Garmin's SatIQ technology, it delivers superior positioning accuracy while optimizing battery life, making it reliable for navigation in challenging terrains. Health and wellness features include wrist-based heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, Pulse Ox measurements, and heart rate variability (HRV) status, offering insights into your physical condition.

Smart notifications let you receive emails, texts, and alerts directly on your wrist when paired with a compatible smartphone, keeping you connected on the go. The Instinct 3 AMOLED offers impressive battery life, with up to 18 days in smartwatch mode for the 45mm model and up to 24 days for the 50mm model. Both sizes are made for extended use during long expeditions. It supports Garmin Pay contactless payments, enabling convenient transactions without the need to carry cash or cards.

The watch comes preloaded with various sports apps, including hiking, running, cycling, and swimming, catering to a wide range of fitness activities. Available in multiple sizes and color options, the Instinct 3 AMOLED combines functionality with personalized style to suit individual preferences.

WATER RATING
10 ATM
100 meters
MEMORY
4 GB
activities and history
RESOLUTION
390 x 390
416 x 416 on the 50 mm
LENS
Glass
chemically strengthened
Built-in LED flashlight Multi-band GPS Garmin Pay ABC sensors
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45 mm, a watch face in green digits

Start of the day

How it works

Training readiness
Training readiness, a daily score built from your sleep, recovery and recent training load, puts a number on how much the day ahead can take.
Stress tracking
Find out if you're having a calm, balanced or stressful day, with the stress score running in the background from morning to night.
Morning report
The morning report, a summary of your sleep, recovery and planned training when you wake, puts the calendar and HRV status on the same screen, and you choose what it shows.
Health snapshot
Two minutes of logging turns key health stats into a report you can pass to your health care provider.

Training tools

Key features

Garmin Coach
Training plans for runners and cyclists
Workout creation
More than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect app
HIIT workouts
AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom
Intensity minutes
Moderate and vigorous activity minutes
Fitness age
How fit you are compared to your actual age
Nap detection
Naps tracked or logged automatically
Garmin Share
Saved locations, courses and workouts shared with friends' Garmin devices
Hydration
A daily log of fluid intake

Instinct 3 outdoors

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Instinct 3 AMOLED

Frequently asked questions

The watch in your chosen size on its silicone band, a charging and data cable, and documentation.
137 to 204 mm on the 45 mm and 141 to 213 mm on the 50 mm. The 45 mm case measures 45 x 45 x 14.9 mm and takes 22 mm QuickFit bands; the 50 mm measures 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm and takes 26 mm bands.
Point-to-point navigation, a breadcrumb trail, back to start, TracBack and reference points, read against an altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass.
Yes. Emails, texts and alerts arrive on the watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone. Two-way texts run through the Garmin Messenger app, which both sender and receiver need on their phones.
Yes. When paired with your compatible smartphone, incident detection during select activities sends a message with your live location, and LiveTrack lets friends and family follow along.
Yes. Garmin Coach plans for runners and cyclists sync to the watch, and daily suggested workouts adapt after every run or ride.
Yes. AMOLED, a display where each pixel makes its own light, can stay on all day; that setting runs the 45 mm for up to 7 days.
Garmin backs it with a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship, and Garmin repairs or replaces defective components.
  • Unit dimensions (W x H x D): 45 mm: 45 x 45 x 14.9 mm; 50 mm: 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm
  • Lens material: Chemically strengthened glass
  • Bezel material: Fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum
  • Case material: Fiber-reinforced polymer
  • Display: 45 mm: 1.2 in. (30.0 mm) diameter, 390 x 390 pixels, color AMOLED (always-on); 50 mm: 1.3 in. (33.0 mm) diameter, 416 x 416 pixels, color AMOLED (always-on)
  • Watch band: Silicone; total length 224.5 mm (45 mm) or 227.2 mm (50 mm)
  • QuickFit watch band compatible: 45 mm: yes (22 mm); 50 mm: yes (26 mm)
  • Wrist circumference: 45 mm: 137-204 mm; 50 mm: 141-213 mm
  • Weight: 45 mm: 53 g; 50 mm: 59 g
  • Battery life, 45 mm: Smartwatch: up to 18 days (7 days always-on); battery saver watch mode: up to 24 days; GPS only: up to 32 hours; all satellite systems: up to 25 hours; multi-band GPS: up to 23 hours (assuming typical use with SatIQ technology); max battery GPS: up to 68 hours; expedition GPS: up to 16 days
  • Battery life, 50 mm: Smartwatch: up to 24 days (9 days always-on); battery saver watch mode: up to 30 days; GPS only: up to 40 hours; all satellite systems: up to 32 hours; multi-band GPS: up to 30 hours (assuming typical use with SatIQ technology); max battery GPS: up to 86 hours; expedition GPS: up to 20 days
  • Battery type: Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
  • Water rating: 10 ATM (100 meters)
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Wireless technologies: Bluetooth and ANT+
  • Sensors: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox, barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, ambient light sensor
  • Navigation: Point-to-point navigation, breadcrumb trail, back to start, TracBack, reference point
  • LED flashlight: Yes
  • Garmin Pay: Yes
  • Training readiness: Yes
  • Training status: Yes
  • Sleep score: Yes
  • Tactical: Dual grid coordinates, XERO locations
  • AMOLED Display: Make a bold statement with a bright 1.3-inch AMOLED display and 50 mm case.
  • Rugged Design: Explore confidently with a rugged design, including a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant display.
  • Built-In Flashlight: See and be seen with a built-in flashlight, featuring variable intensities and an alternate red light.
  • 24/7 Health and Wellness Monitoring: Make bold moves with health monitoring features, including heart rate, sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more.
  • Smart Notifications: Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.
  • Battery Life: Leave the charger at home with up to 24 days of battery life in smartwatch mode (50 mm; 45 mm up to 18 days).
  • Daily Movements: Keep tabs on your daily steps, calories burned, floors climbed and more from your wrist.
  • HRV Status: Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health through heart rate variability while you sleep.
  • Wrist-Based Heart Rate: Instinct 3 tracks your heart rate, so you can stay in the know all day and night.
  • Stress Tracking: Find out if you're having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
  • Morning Report: Receive an overview of your sleep recovery, daily calendar, HRV status and more as soon as you wake up. You can even customize your report to show what you want to see.
  • Health Snapshot: Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your health care provider.
  • Pulse Ox Sensor: Track your blood oxygen saturation while you're awake or asleep. This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition.
  • Mindful Breathing: Start a breathwork activity to track your stress and respiration.
  • Respiration: See how you're breathing throughout the day and night.
  • Hydration: Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.
  • Fitness Age: Estimate how fit you are compared to your actual age.
  • Nap Detection: Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and the ideal time and duration they should be.
  • Women's Health Tracking: Track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy to get exercise and nutrition education. The menstrual cycle tracking feature should not be used in support of conception, contraception or birth control.
  • Built-In Sports Apps: Track activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training and more.
  • Garmin Coach: Train for an event, achieve a milestone, or improve your fitness with Garmin Coach training plans for runners and cyclists.
  • Workout Creation: Create step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect app, and send them directly to your watch.
  • Intensity Minutes: Track your moderate and vigorous activity minutes.
  • VO2 Max: See your current fitness level, and track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more.
  • Altitude and Heat Acclimation: See how you're holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics.
  • HIIT Workouts: Track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom workouts.
  • Daily Suggested Workouts: View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.
  • Recovery Time: Know how long you should recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.
  • Garmin Connect: See your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more, in this free, zero-subscription app.
  • Garmin Messenger App: Communicate via two-way text messaging on your wrist (requires both the sender and receiver of messages to have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones).
  • Garmin Pay Contactless Payments: Breeze through store lines or transit systems with participating providers.
  • Safety and Tracking Features: If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location (when paired with your compatible smartphone).
  • Connect IQ Store: Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.
  • LiveTrack Feature: Friends and family can follow your real-time location and view preplanned courses (when paired with your compatible smartphone).
  • ABC Sensors: Navigate your next trail with an altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass.
  • SatIQ Technology: Get superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimizing battery life.
  • Garmin Share: Use this feature to easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends' compatible Garmin devices.
  • Instinct 3 (45 mm or 50 mm, AMOLED) smartwatch with silicone band
  • Charging/data cable
  • Documentation



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