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Garmin Instinct 3

trail and outdoorCase 45 mm, 50 mm

A trail and outdoor GPS watch by Garmin.

Garmin Instinct 3, front view
Black

Watch profile

GPS
32 h
maps
not stated
screen
AMOLED
weight
53 g
water rating
10 ATM

Spec sheet

Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.

Battery

Will it last your ultra, your week?

Smartwatch mode
18 days
GPS battery life
32 h
Multi-band GPS battery life
23 h

Navigation

For trail, ultra and the mountains

Course guidance
yes
Multi-band GNSS
yes
Back to start
yes

Screen and size

Readability, comfort on the wrist, swimming

Screen type
AMOLED
Screen size
1.2″
Resolution
390 x 390 pixels
Glass
other
Case
45 mm
Thickness
14.9 mm
Weight
53 g
Case material
polymer
Bezel
polymer
Water rating
10 ATM

Sensors

How precise the measures are

Wrist heart rate
yes
Pulse oximeter (SpO2)
yes
Barometric altimeter
yes
Compass
yes

Training

For the runner, the triathlete, Hyrox

Load and recovery
yes
Running power
yes
Multisport profiles
yes
Triathlon mode
yes
Strength and HIIT
yes
Structured workouts
yes
Training plans
yes

Everyday

Living with it, outside workouts

Contactless payment
yes
Flashlight
yes

Spec sheets read at: garmin.com

Who is it for?

The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.

  • Running

    • Load and recovery: yes
    • Running power: yes
    • Structured workouts: yes
    • Training plans: yes
  • Trail running

    • Multi-band GNSS: yes
    • Barometric altimeter: yes
    • GPS battery life: 32 h
  • Triathlon

    • Triathlon mode: yes
    • Multisport profiles: yes
    • Water rating: 10 ATM
  • Hyrox & hybrid training

    • Strength and HIIT: yes
    • Wrist heart rate: yes

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the Instinct 3’s battery last with GPS?

Up to 32 h with GPS according to Garmin, and up to 23 h in multi-band GPS.

Is the Instinct 3 waterproof?

Garmin rates it 10 ATM.

Which sizes does the Instinct 3 come in?

In a 45 mm, 50 mm case according to Garmin.