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Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3
$399.99
Rugged GPS smartwatch with weeks of battery and no charging anxiety.
MIL-STD-810 tough, brilliant GPS tracking, and a battery measured in weeks rather than days. The riding-and-hiking watch.
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Key specs
- GPS
- Multi-band
- Rating
- MIL-STD-810
- Battery
- Up to 24 days
- Display
- MIP / AMOLED
What the reviewers say
Published reviews from around the web
“The rugged-looking watches have always aimed to deliver some of the longest battery life in the wearable-GPS world, while still maintaining much of the Garmin outdoor features and functionality.”
“The Instinct 3 scores with classic controls: direct, tactile, and reliable. Especially when running in the rain, with sweaty fingers or gloves, you don’t want to use a touch display.”
The reviewer praises the physical button controls for their reliability in outdoor conditions compared to touchscreens.
“After testing this GPS watch extensively on a range of outdoor missions, I can confidently say it delivers in terms of activity, GPS capabilities, and health tracking.”
An accurate and fully-featured GPS watch with a tactical vibe, long battery life, and competitive price.
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Watch the reviews
Video reviews from creators
DC Rainmaker
Garmin Instinct 3 In-Depth Review (AMOLED & SOLAR): Worth It?
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Chase the Summit
Garmin Instinct 3 Review - AMOLED or Solar? (Don’t make a mistake!)
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DC Rainmaker
Garmin Instinct 3: The Complete Guide (Every Feature Explainds Hands-On)
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Ultra Value Tech
Garmin Instinct 3 - Unboxing & Full REVIEW
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Alex Vassios
Garmin Instinct 3 - What I've Learned After 1 Year
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