Customer Ratings & Reviews

A great watch. I use it for kayaking, MTB, trail running and it is Great!. It had a black and white screen (not colour neither touch screen) but it is necessary for more power and solar charge capacity. The battery last more than 20 days if you don't use gps. Using gps I believe it could last at least 3 days (more than I need when I hike) but without taking into account the dollar charge capacity. To have taking on maps you need your cellphone. You can download previously map an your phone to work without connection

Best watch ever. It is monotone so it can be viewed in almost no light situations. It is hi-tech and very functional. Not your typical smartwatch. More for outdoors and survivalist type people. With solar charging, you rarely ever have to charge.

Great watch, keeps up with all your steps, heart rate, o2 levels, and much more. It is very durable I work in a fabrication shop and so far it has held up. Battery life is great, especially if you workout in the sun it will recharge itself.

I like it coz the battery takes days. The watch itself is stylish, you can wear it 24/7.

Simple, great battery life, legible, and a good size. Recommended

Best watch for blue collar workers this thing is tough and reliable and the light helps when working in tough spots also have had watch for a month and haven’t charged it

The watch itself is awesome but finding instructions on Garmin connect app is very difficult and not user friendly

I’ve been extremely impressed with the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar. The battery life is simply outstanding—thanks to the solar charging feature, I can go for extended periods without worrying about plugging it in. It’s a huge advantage for anyone who enjoys the outdoors or just wants a reliable smartwatch that lasts. The watch also looks fantastic. Garmin did a great job blending rugged durability with a modern, attractive design that looks just as good in everyday settings as it does on the trail. What really stands out is how easy it is to use. The menus are intuitive, setup is straightforward, and programming the watch to fit my preferences was quick and hassle-free. Despite having a ton of features, it never feels complicated or overwhelming. If you’re looking for a dependable GPS smartwatch with exceptional battery life, a great appearance, and user-friendly operation, the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is an excellent choice. Highly recommended!

Once you get used to it works well and it's built well. Battery life is great.

Like the look in the watch. The battery last longer due to the solar charge. I am able to track my sleep, steps and other health in the app. I did get an irregular heartbeat alert while exercising which is good to know so I can follow up with my doctor.

Super happy with the item. The upgrade from 2 to 3 is great. Love the look. Super happy with fast shipping as I was on a tight timeline. Wish Best Buy carried the tactical version

I had an Instinct 2 Solar and the contrast is so much better. I also randomly find myself using the flashlight function everyday. Great watch, great battery, great contrast.

Amazing active watch, very stylish and I enjoy the features it has. The battery life is very long and I want to buy another one for a loved one.

Its great. No apple watch battery issues. Looks great.

This was a birthday present to myself. I upgraded from an original Garmin Instinct, which I enjoyed for a couple of years. This Garmin is loaded with features that I will never use, but using it for training and running 5K and 10Ks, it is an improvement. Initial setup is done with a QR code and setting up basic functions like quiet time are a snap. I have already done many training runs and a few races and have found it to be accurate. Linking to GPS is instantaneous. The best feature (so far) is the audio giving me run time at each mile. I think this has made me run a little faster. Another feature is the watch giving suggestions prior to starting an activity. It's easy to back out of that screen, but good to know before starting a race. Although the screen is the same size as my original Instinct, I have found it a little easier to read this one, even when not wearing glasses. I am nearsighted and have a cataract forming in one eye (Medicare just kicked in, so that will be addressed soon.) This is a good looking watch as well as functional.

I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend. He’s a firefighter and it was the perfect garmin for him. He loves the flashlight feature and the fact that it’s a sturdy watch he doesn’t have to worry about it possibly breaking on any calls. It’s still stylish to wear outside of work and the sleep tracker has been very helpful.

Excellent battery life and easy to use. Love the way it fits.

Bought for my anniversary with fiance. He enjoyed the rugged look, long battery life (I think he said weeks with one charge), and its improved sensor (he was upgrading from two gens back). The built in flashlight was a cool surprise.

Great watch! Track all my activities like hiking and walks. Was easy to learn with all the YouTube videos.

The Instinct 3 Solar 45mm adds the indispensable flashlight that was missing from the Instinct 2 Solar 45mm, a portable light that is surprisingly handy once you have experienced its utility. The black and white MIP on the 3 Solar has the same resolution as the 2 Solar but is night and day more contrasty and legible. The 3 sports a beautiful display panel. GPS is on par with the Fenix lineup and includes most of the advanced training metrics. What's not to love? The muted twilight color is uniquely fresh and stands out from the sea of black watches.