Take on your toughest adventures with the Garmin Instinct 3 GPS Multisport Smartwatch. Built for rugged outdoor performance, it combines a durable design, built-in LED flashlight, advanced GPS navigation, multi-band positioning, comprehensive health monitoring and specialized sports features. Choose from AMOLED or solar-powered models to match your style and endurance needs.
With case sizes ranging from 40 mm to 50 mm, Instinct 3 offers options for different wrists and activities. Solar models deliver extended battery life with solar charging, while AMOLED versions provide a bright always-on display. Tactical editions add specialized capabilities such as Stealth Mode, Night Vision compatibility, Kill Switch and Applied Ballistics® features for demanding missions.
Key Features
Rugged construction designed for demanding outdoor activities
Available in 40 mm, 45 mm and 50 mm case sizes depending on model
AMOLED models feature a bright, always-on color display
Solar models use solar charging to extend battery life
Built-in LED flashlight with multiple brightness levels and strobe functionality
Multi-band GPS for enhanced positioning accuracy
Garmin SatIQ™ technology for optimized GPS accuracy and battery life
10 ATM water rating for swimming and water-based activities
ABC sensors including an altimeter, barometer and electronic compass
Wrist-based heart rate monitoring
Pulse Ox blood oxygen monitoring
Sleep score, Sleep Coach and sleep tracking
HRV Status for recovery and training insights
Training Readiness and Training Status
Body Battery™ energy monitoring
Stress tracking and Health Snapshot™
Morning Report with sleep, HRV, training and weather information
Daily Suggested Workouts adapted to your performance and recovery
Garmin Coach training plans
VO2 max and recovery time
Race prediction and performance metrics
Multiple built-in sports profiles for running, cycling, swimming, hiking, skiing, strength training and more
Rucking activity with pack-weight tracking
Surf activity tracking
Mountain biking metrics
Backcountry skiing and snowboarding tracking
Smart notifications when paired with a compatible smartphone
Garmin Pay™ contactless payments
Safety and tracking features including incident detection and assistance
Garmin Connect™ app integration
Connect IQ™ Store for watch faces, apps and data fields
Garmin Messenger™ app support
Music controls and connected smartphone features
Weather information and outdoor navigation tools
Tactical Features
Stealth Mode to disable wireless communications and prevent storage and sharing of GPS position
Kill Switch for quickly clearing user data
Night Vision compatibility on Tactical AMOLED models
Red Shift display mode for low-light environments
Tactical activity features and specialized navigation tools
Preloaded Applied Ballistics® Solver on supported Tactical models
Dual-position GPS format and tactical navigation capabilities
Jumpmaster features on supported Tactical models
Tactical-specific activity and mission tools
Specifications
Case Sizes: 40 mm, 45 mm and 50 mm, depending on version
Display Options: AMOLED or monochrome sunlight-visible MIP display
Water Rating: 10 ATM
GPS: Multi-band GPS available on Instinct 3 models
Sensors: Wrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, altimeter, barometer and compass
Smart Features: Notifications, Garmin Pay, Garmin Connect and Connect IQ
Connectivity: Bluetooth®, ANT+® and Wi-Fi® on supported models
Battery — 45 mm Solar: Up to 28 days, unlimited with solar charging
Battery — 50 mm Solar: Up to 40 days, unlimited with solar charging
Battery — 45 mm AMOLED: Up to 18 days, or up to 7 days with always-on display
Battery — 50 mm AMOLED: Up to 24 days, or up to 9 days with always-on display
Battery — Instinct E 40 mm: Up to 14 days in smartwatch mode
Battery — 50 mm AMOLED GPS: Up to 40 hours GPS-only
Battery — 50 mm AMOLED Multi-band GPS: Up to 30 hours
Battery — 50 mm AMOLED Expedition GPS: Up to 20 days
Lens: Power Glass™ on Solar models; chemically strengthened glass on AMOLED and Instinct E models
Band: Silicone
Water Activities: Swimming and other water-based activities
Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone® and Android™
Available Versions
Instinct 3 – AMOLED — Available in 45 mm and 50 mm with a bright always-on AMOLED display.
Instinct 3 – Solar — Available in 45 mm and 50 mm with solar charging and extended battery life.
Instinct E — Available in 40 mm with a high-contrast MIP display and a more streamlined feature set.
Instinct 3 – AMOLED, Tactical — Tactical AMOLED model with Stealth Mode, Kill Switch, Night Vision compatibility and other tactical capabilities.
Instinct 3 – Solar, Tactical — Solar-powered Tactical model with extended battery life and specialized tactical features.
Built for Your Next Adventure
The Garmin Instinct 3 GPS Multisport Smartwatch is designed for life beyond the pavement. Whether you're trail running, hiking, cycling, swimming, skiing, training or heading into challenging terrain, its rugged construction, powerful GPS, long-lasting battery options and advanced health and fitness tools help you stay ready for whatever comes next.
