Customer Reviews for Garmin Instinct 3 Smartwatch, GPS, 50mm, Whitestone & Bolt Blue Silicone Band (010-02935-03)
65 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Jan 16, 2026
Love the watch
The larger display is great. Still working on getting everything that I eat activated but at this point all is working awesome.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jul 30, 2025
Not what I suspected
Gps and compass not acurate keep on disconnecting from my phone
Smokejumper
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Posted Jan 16, 2026
Love the watch
The larger display is great. Still working on getting everything that I eat activated but at this point all is working awesome.
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Mikey42
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Posted Jan 15, 2026
excellent watch with a lot of features
I purchased this watch for all my adventures into the backcountry and to track of my fitness goals. sometimes it is a little confusing to use, you have to scroll through all the options the instinct has to offer. I think it would be helpful if Garmin would actually include more instruction pamplets instead of a little picture pamplet
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IkeL
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Posted Jan 12, 2026
Excellent followup
Bought this a few weeks ago after wearing the Instinct Solar 2 for 3 years. Absolutely love the upgrade. Didn't necessarily need to upgrade, but love Garmin and all the features.
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Laroosh
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Posted Jan 11, 2026
Great overall
I love the features and the gps tracking! It has an amazing battery life.
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Archangel
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Posted Jan 8, 2026
Getting Accustomed
I received this as a Christmas gift and so far, I love it. I only wished that it was the smaller 45mm version, but it is starting to be less noticeable as I wear it daily. Still learning all the features, but it really a nice item. I have even stopped wearing my Tag and put it on an autowinder.
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Montythescot
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Posted Jan 8, 2026
My do everything timepiece!
I had an Instinct 2 and loved it - got an Instinct 3 as a gift. It keeps track of the the metrics I want and keeps accurate time! :)
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Mel1310
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Posted Jan 7, 2026
Instinct 3
Great battery life only issue is the buttons and menus are difficult to understand.
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Posted Jan 4, 2026
Loaded with features and long battery life
It has taken a little while to learn all the features but once that is accomplished the watch is the best watch for the outdoors, training, and connectivity that i have ever owned
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MatthewHardisty
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Posted Jan 1, 2026
Best smartwatch
It us better then last watch I had ( instinct 2 solar).Battery last longer(4 weeks +), easier to read display, navigate, workout set up, it is very nice watch for anyone spend lots time out door.
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DJPetya
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Posted Dec 26, 2025
Works as expected
Mainly used for biking, running and walking. It seamlessly transmits HR to Garmin Edge, no extra HRM needed and charges in the sun while riding outside. Much more advanced fitness feature sets then the Apple Watch SE I had before. Best is it needs to be charged about 10 days vs. everyday.
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Rossco87
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Posted Dec 6, 2025
Great battery, rugged, waterproof beast of a watch
I upgraded from the instinct 1 and love how this watch is still as rugged, better battery and solar charging. It’s still simple yet has all the features and widgets you need.
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Csbs
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Posted Dec 6, 2025
Nice, but..
I thought this would be a big upgrade from the solar instinct 2 50mm, but disappointingly it is not. Just a bit quicker on Garmin connect. No other big improvements. The orange ring Garmin added is kind of pointless. Should’ve saved my money and waited for another new solar instinct
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1q6g
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Posted Dec 1, 2025
Great solar watch
I have had the Instinct 3 solar (50mm) for a few weeks now and I couldn't be happier with it. I have been walking with the watch exposed on my wrist and after a few weeks of usage it still shows 94% battery life due to the solar charging. I haven't tried a lot of the other features yet, but am satisfied with the solar part.
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Westie1
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Posted Nov 30, 2025
Nice
Have had about three weeks great so far but need an easy to follow instructions to set it up.
Love the large watch face
Love the large watch face
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Jeff1967
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Posted Nov 29, 2025
Upgrade from Instinct 2
Had this for over a month and it has done well. I had the Instinct 2 Solar for over 3 years and this was an upgrade. I really like the larger face of the 50 and the battery life.
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GGGGH
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Posted Nov 20, 2025
Great Watch!
Runs forever with the solar feature and does everything I want a watch to do. Looks great, also!
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Big Country02
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Posted Nov 15, 2025
Amazing watch
It is indeed a wonderful convenience to no longer need to carry a charging cable for your device. The smooth operation of the watch contributes to a pleasant user experience. This freedom from constant charging anxiety allows for a more seamless integration into your daily routine. Enjoying the effortless functionality and the pleasant feel of the watch is a true benefi...
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Dawhis
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Posted Nov 10, 2025
Lots of great Features!
I bought this 2 weeks ago. Still learning to fully navigate all of the different features. But I enjoy not just the tech side. But also the look of it. Fully recommended this product
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Buzmeg2
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Posted Nov 10, 2025
Great battery life
Only charged it once out of the box, now two months running (can't believe it holds so well).. Mainly using it for step, heart rate and exercise data.
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TydiriumST321
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Posted Nov 3, 2025
Intermittent
I'm really enjoying my Instinct 3! My grip is that I don't always get text messages but get notifications from apps that IO don't care about and am flooded with them. The rest of the watch features are terrific, and battery life is good.
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Response from Staples :
It sounds like you may need to adjust some settings on your phone to ensure that your watch is getting the notifications you want. I recommend starting with the FAQ I've linked here:
http://ms.spr.ly/6420tHyDj
If you still need assistance after that, please contact Garmin Support at 800-800-1020.
Garmin, November 4, 2025