Garmin - Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Black Band - (2025)
Garmin - Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Black Band - (2025)
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- Screen Size40 millimetersTouch ScreenNoOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage1 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 40 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).)
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Altitude changes, Cadence, Calories burned, Cycling speed, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Hours slept, Pace, Respiration rate, Resting heart rate, Running/Walking speed, Steps taken, Target heart rate, VO2 Max
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant, Shock 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: Instinct 3 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-02934-00
- Product Name: Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer
- Color: Black with Black Band
- Product Type: Activity tracker, Smartwatch
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Garmin Instinct 3
- Series: Instinct 3 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Year of Release: 2025
- Design
- Case Size: 45mm (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: 1.8 inches
- Band Width: 22 millimeters
- Product Height: 1.8 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: 0 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: 0.11 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length: 0.59 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Minimum Wrist Size: 137 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size: 204 millimeters
- Size: Adjustable
- Display
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Size: 40 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: MIP LCD
- 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: Adaptive Network Topology (ANT), Bluetooth (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).)
- 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, Distance swam, Distance traveled, Duration of exercise, Duration of sleep stages, Hours slept, Pace, Respiration rate, Resting heart rate, Running/Walking speed, Steps taken, Target heart rate, VO2 Max
- Multi-Sport Tracking: true
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Compass, 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, Shock 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.)
- Maximum Height of Shock Resistance: 4 feet (Maximum height from which the product can be dropped and resist some degree of damage from impact.)
- 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: 120 minutes
- Charging Interface(s): Solar, Proprietary (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: 753759339500
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).
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- Rugged design: Explore confidently with a rugged design, including a 0.9-inch display, 45 mm 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, advanced 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.
- Multi-band GPS with SATIQ: Navigate confidently with multi-band GPS, featuring SatIQ technology, which delivers superior positioning while optimizing battery life.
Whats Included
- Instinct 3 Solar
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Q: is chargeability usb c which is noted on specs, but back of watch picture is the 3 prong plug.
A: Supplied 3 prong plug. Chatge once and let the sun do the rest
Q: There is 32 and 39 mm screen size but description says 45mm im confused what both numbers mean
A: The 45mm is the size of the whole watch face including screen and bezel. Actual viewing screen size is going to be the 39mm for 50 mm and 32mm for 45 mm.
A: Yes it is. Especially paired with the Garmin App. It gives great details about waves ridden, length and time of wave and speed.
Q: Can I replace the watch strap?
A: Yes you can.
Q: Does it give you avg. heart rate for the activity?
A: Yes. It gives you avg Hr and max hr for each activity.
Q: Does it come with the solar powered lense built in or do you need to buy it separately?
A: It's built into the face.
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| Pros for Garmin - Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Black Band - (2025) | |||
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| Battery Life, Overall Performance, Features, Solar Charging, Flashlight | There were no pros for this product— | Battery Life | Functionality |
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Customers are positive about the Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch, frequently praising its exceptional battery life and the surprisingly useful built-in flashlight. Many appreciate the overall performance and the added convenience of solar charging, while the GPS functionality also receives positive feedback. There were no negative customer comments reported.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Product
Great improvement from Apple Watch!!! I appreciate the ruggedness and durability as well as the battery life. The solar feature keeps my battery charged for two weeks. It is very easy to use for fitness tracking and gives much more in-depth and accurate information then Apple Watch and just using the Health app
This review is from Garmin - Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
MarrissaH Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good gear watch
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar — Better Than I Ever Expected I honestly didn’t expect these watches to be this good — but Garmin Instinct 3 Solar completely blew my expectations away. This watch is not about fancy animations or useless smart features. It’s about reliability, endurance, and truth. The battery life is insane — with solar charging, I almost forget what a charger even is. I wear it every day, outdoors, indoors, workouts, sleep — and it just keeps going. The build quality is rock solid. It feels like a real tool, not a toy. Scratches, cold, heat, sweat — it doesn’t care. This is a watch you trust, not one you babysit. Health and activity tracking is spot on: heart rate, stress, sleep, Body Battery — everything feels honest and consistent. No fake numbers, no drama. Just clean, reliable data that actually helps you understand your body. The screen is perfectly readable in sunlight, the buttons work flawlessly (even with gloves or wet hands), and the simplicity of the interface is a huge plus. No distractions. No nonsense. This watch feels like it was made for people who value freedom, durability, and independence. After using it, I can confidently say: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is better than all my expectations — and easily one of the best watches I’ve ever owned. Highly recommended. No regrets. Zero.
This review is from Garmin - Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
ValkoV Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smartwatch as a Gift
This was a gift for my boyfriend. He absolutely loves it! He appreciates the very long battery life, the charging capabilities through the solar cell, the flash light and the physical buttons on the bessel. Absolutely recommend for someone who hates charging a watch regularly but still want all the fancy smart watch features.
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