Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3
A solid mid-range gps sports watche for anyone tracking training and health, leading with AMOLED.
58/100
AMOLED10 ATMfiber-reinforced polymerMetal-reinforced
£300best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Multi-band (L1+L5)
- Barometric altimeter
- Compass
- No offline topo maps
- No solar charging
Score profile
Scored against the gps sports watches classWhere the Garmin Instinct 3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
GPS
Multi-band (L1+L5)Yes
Barometric altimeterYes
CompassYes
Health sensors
Optical HRYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
Sleep trackingYes
Design
Screen size1.3 "
Screen typeAMOLED
Always-on displayYes
ATM rating10
Case materialfiber-reinforced polymer
Bezel materialMetal-reinforced
Case diameter50 mm
Platform and connectivity
Contactless paymentYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGarmin Instinct 3 vs COROS COROS APEX 2
Garmin Instinct 3COROS APEX 2
| GarminGarmin Instinct 3This page | COROSCOROS APEX 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 /100Better | 56 /100 |
| Battery gps | — | 40 hours |
| Multi band gps | Yes | — |
Who it's for
Is the Garmin Instinct 3 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need offline topo maps, in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Garmin Instinct 3 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other gps sports watches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Garmin Instinct 3?
Its multi-band (l1+l5) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar?
The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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