Garmin - Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer Tactical Edition - Black - (2025)
Garmin - Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer Tactical Edition - Black - (2025)
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- Screen Size33 millimetersTouch ScreenNoOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage1 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 33 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Built-in Storage: 1 gigabytes
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Usage Time: 576 hours (All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.)
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Hours slept, Laps swam, Pace, Respiration rate, Resting heart rate, Running/Walking speed, Steps taken, Target heart rate, VO2 Max
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 328 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Band Material: Silicone
- Series: Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-03020-50
- Product Name: Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer Tactical Edition
- Color: Black
- Product Type: Activity tracker, Smartwatch
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Garmin Instinct 3
- Series: Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Year of Release: 2025
- Design
- Case Size: 50mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
- Case Shape: Circular
- Band Color: Black
- Clasp Type: Buckle
- Rotating Bezel: false (Rotating the bezel controls the various functions of the device.)
- Dimensions
- Case Thickness: 0.57 inches
- Band Width: 26 millimeters
- Product Height: 0.57 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 2.08 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length: 2 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Minimum Wrist Size: 141 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size: 213 millimeters
- Size: Adjustable
- Display
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Size: 33 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Display Type: AMOLED
- Color Display: false
- Clock Display: true
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Customizable Watch Faces: true
- Screen Material: Chemically Strengthened Glass
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Not Applicable (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Connectivity
- Data Plan Required: false
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Adaptive Network Topology (ANT) (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Features
- Built-in Storage: 1 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Usage Time: 576 hours (All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.)
- Mobile Notifications: true
- Alert Type: Audible, Vibration, Visual
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Garmin Pay
- Music Player: false
- Silent Alarm: true
- Built-In Microphone: false
- Voice Activated: false (Able to interpret dictation and/or respond to simple voice commands.)
- Activity
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Hours slept, Laps swam, Pace, Respiration rate, Resting heart rate, Running/Walking speed, Steps taken, Target heart rate, VO2 Max
- Multi-Sport Tracking: true
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyro sensor, Optical heart rate (PPG) sensor, Pulse oximeter (Sp02) sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Performance
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 328 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Minimum Operating Temperature: -4.0 degrees fahrenheit (The lowest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures less than the minimum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 140 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Charging Time: 2 minutes
- Charging Interface(s): Micro-USB (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Replaceable Battery: false
- Material
- Band Material: Silicone
- Case Material: Fiber-reinforced Polymer
- Camera
- Integrated Camera: No
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 753759344122
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- AMOLED display: See your mission stats clearer than ever before with a stunning AMOLED display.
- Mission-ready: Dedicated tactical features include a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, preloaded tactical activity, stealth mode, kill switch and rucking activity.
- Guide the operation: 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.
- Built to last: The Instinct 3 – Tactical Edition smartwatch is engineered with a supertough 50 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel and is 10 ATM water-rated. It’s tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
- Health monitoring: Know your body better with health monitoring features, including wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more.
- Built-in flashlight: A 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.
Whats Included
- Instinct 3 Tactical AMOLED
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Q: Can this Garmin smartwatch track multiple sports?
A: Yes, this Garmin smartwatch supports multi-sport tracking.
Q: What material is the case made of for this Garmin smartwatch?
A: The case material is fiber-reinforced polymer.
Q: Is the screen of this Garmin watch a touch screen?
A: No, the screen of this Garmin watch is not a touch screen.
Q: Does this Garmin smartwatch have a display screen?
A: Yes, this Garmin smartwatch does have a display screen.
Q: Is the display type of this Garmin watch AMOLED?
A: Yes, the display type is AMOLED.
Q: Does this Garmin watch have a built-in flashlight?
A: Yes, this watch has a built-in LED flashlight.
Q: Does this Garmin smartwatch have GPS?
A: Yes, this Garmin smartwatch is GPS enabled.
Q: Can I receive mobile notifications on this Garmin smartwatch?
A: Yes, you can receive emails, texts, and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible smartphone.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great looking, excellent battery
I had the original Garmin Instinct for years and love it and the battery life was great. I wanted a new fresher look and this is perfect. The AMOLED screen looks great, battery life has been great, the heart rate sensor seems to be a big improvement over my original Instinct. Def glad I purchased and hope this one last a long time too
This review is from Garmin - Instinct 3 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with black/bolt blue silicone band - (2025)
Taxdyi Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin instincts 3 Tactical Amoled
Is a great tool. Im a tradesman and this instinct is a warrior for my type of work and circumstances. I would recommend it go any rough type of person or job environment.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Buy is always my best buy!
I love my Garmin! Best Buy made getting my Garmin watch so easy, i ordered it, then blinked, and it was at my doorstep! It has been an essential tool in my fitness endeavors, it provides so much data about my health. Cant say enough about Best Buy and my Garmin Instinct 3 tactical watch!!
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