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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 62 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect watch for my post heart attack husband!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband has always been an athlete. Much to our and his Dr. surprise, he suffered a full arrest heart attack in December 2023. The great news is he was given CPR and brought back with 3 shocks from AED. His heart damage is minimal. He had been using just a basic tracker prior. We decided to upgrade him to this watch and keep a closer eye on things. This watch has given me and him a little more peace of mind as he is back to his regular high activity! Its also very sporty, bright face makes it easy to read. Switch out the silicone band for a cloth band. He loves it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Tracker, Better employee

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had a handful of health trackers and this by far is the best one and I hope it last is a long time. Not only that but the employee Harry that helped me was awesome. Someone had coincidentally ordered the exact same item from the store while I was there and he was able to secure the last one for me and have the warehouse cancel that other order. I was kind of on the fence between this and the Solar but they did not have the Solar in stock and I would have been very disappointed if I had left empty handed. The in store experience at some places can be hit or miss now days but depending on the employee it can still be a good experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Instinct 3

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Once I figured out the watch it is very easy to use and battery life is good. I think it is pretty neat to be able to create my own clock face with photos and watch faces that are stored in the clock. The fitness timer works well and I have used the flash light several times. Over all, Garmin did a good job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Durable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my brother as a birthday gift and he loves it. Very durable, the battery lasts long. He was tired of the Apple Watch and wanted to try this

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than my Apple Watch Ultra

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I made the switch from the Apple Watch Ultra to the Garmin Instinct 3 GPS Smartwatch (45 mm AMOLED, Black), and I couldn’t be happier. The build feels rugged yet sleek, and the AMOLED screen is vibrant and clear even under bright sunlight. Battery life easily lasts me several days of heavy use — something the Ultra never quite delivered. I love the robust activity tracking (running, workouts, swimming, hiking) and navigation features. The GPS is precise, and the maps/data are handy in real-world use. Notifications, heart rate, sleep tracking all work flawlessly and sync well with my phone. It’s lighter, more durable, and just feels more purpose-built than the Ultra ever did. If you’re looking for a high-end smartwatch that excels in fitness and daily use, this Garmin is a home run.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Coming from Fitbits battery life that I liked, I then went to Samsung where I was sick.and tired of having to charge it every single day. I was going to get this watch in the solor but honestly, 16days on a charge and you get the cool screen, yea sold. Couldnt be happier and will never go back to anything else.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A Smartwatch That Doesn’t Need Daily Charging!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After years of using an Apple Watch (since series 4), I switched to the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED, and I couldn’t be happier. The biggest reason for the change is the amazing battery life. Except shower, I have it on my wrist all the time (including sleeping to track my sleep) -- its been almost over 3 weeks of daily use and I have charged just once. The watch feels rugged yet comfortable, with a bright AMOLED screen that’s easy to read even outdoors. GPS tracking and health features are very accurate, and it handles all my notifications without being distracting. Gave one less star due to the fact that the UI/menu items have been little daunting to get used to compared to the intuitive iWatch menus, but it’s well worth it. If you’re tired of charging your watch daily and want something built for both fitness and adventure, this is the one to get.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s actually really cool

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m frankly impressed with this watch. Tracks more than expected. Wish I could move the stats to my computer, but for now the phone is fine. It is much more than I wanted to spend, but very happy I did. Confused that hiking and walking don’t both contribute to the same distance??? Garmin needs to fix that

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Garmin

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the perfect watch! It looks like a G-Shock but feels even more solid. It supports a lot of activities, tracks your sleep, and looks great especially with the always-on display turned on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch battery last a long time buttons are easy to Navigate

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Practical watch.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m enjoying the watch and the info it provides. Starting my fourth week on the initial charge. Still shows 20% as of this review.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch for fitness. Tracks heart rate great gives good reports on stress and sleep recovery. Great watch for the outdoorsman as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great watch.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing watch battery life is superb, so many activities to track I haven’t done an activity that this can’t track. Calorie count is a little out of wack.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin instinct 3

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Battery life is amazing, I was a long time Apple Watch fan but the garmin has far exceeded any of my expectations

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best watch, so many features and capabilities. Will not go back to apple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Smart/Fitness Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Finally found a fitness watch that is fully functional, great looking and rugged. Love the way it looks and works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far so good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my 3rd instinct. All have been exactly what I was looking for. The new AMOLED screen is a great twist to the original

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    smart watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    love it battery life is way longer then my old one!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch with a variety of color display options and easy to read display. Wonderful battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Improving on my Forerunner

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this watch. I had a Forerunner but it didn't have the options I wanted. Garmin makes great products.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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