Name: Garmin Instinct 3 45mm Black
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 959012
Price: 339 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.2 (13 reviews)

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According to our smartwatch expert

You can easily read all your data on the bright AMOLED color screen, even in bright sunlight.
You can keep your smartwatch looking new for longer thanks to the robust and strong watch case.
This Garmin smartwatch has a long battery life, so you don't have to charge it often.
The watch case of this smartwatch is relatively thick, so it protrudes slightly above your wrist.
You can't control this smartwatch with a touchscreen, but only with buttons on the side.

Description

With the Garmin Instinct 3 45mm Black, you get a strong and powerful smartwatch that's suitable for all conditions. The robust watch case can easily withstand bumps and is waterproof up to 100m deep. You can easily read all your data on the clear AMOLED color screen. You can control the watch with buttons on the side. This 45mm watch is suitable for large wrists of at least 17cm in circumference. The watch case is relatively thick, so the watch sits high on your wrist and appears larger. The battery lasts 18 days, so you don't have to charge it often. You can leave your wallet at home when you work out, as you can pay contactless with the Instinct 3.

This watch is recommended for a wrist circumference of 17 to 19cm.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(4.93 MB)
USB-C charging cable (excluding charger)

Key specs

	Compatible with operating system	Android, iOS
	Height	45 mm
	Recommended for wrist circumference	17 - 19 cm
	Quality of sports readings	Good
	Quality of health readings	Good
	Battery life in time mode	432 hours
	Type of heart rate measurement	Optical heart rate measurement
	Required iPhone model	iPhone 8 or later

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Large, robust sports watch with a bright and colorful displa

Bright and colorful screen
Good measurements and a choice of many sports
Battery lasts at least 2 weeks
No touchscreen

I tested the Garmin Instinct 3 for 2 weeks. Thanks to the bright and colorful AMOLED screen, this smartwatch has a more stylish look than its predecessors. The Instinct 3 is a thick and heavy sports watch, just like all other Instinct models. Whether you like this is up to you.

Large size and robust design The Garmin Instinct 3 is a large smartwatch. I tested the 50 millimeter model. It does not fit my narrow wrist of 14 centimeters in circumference at all. As a result, I get stuck in the sleeve of my jacket or hooked behind my backpack. I am sure that this watch is comfortable if you have somewhat wider wrists. The Instinct 3 looks like it is indestructible. Unfortunately, I did not do any rough sports with it. I did drop the watch on the ground a few times. There is not a scratch on it, so the Instinct 3 can handle this in any case.

Screen and operation The Instinct 3 is the first Instinct model with an AMOLED screen. This is a bright and colorful screen, just like the screen of a smartphone. I think that the Instinct 3 looks more chic than previous models because of this. I can read everything quickly and easily, even in the dark and in bright sunlight. Because of the colorful screen, I always think that it is a touchscreen. Unfortunately, it is not, so I operate the watch with the buttons on the side.

Sports measurements The Garmin Instinct 3 is a real sports watch. I choose from dozens of sports profiles, from mountain biking to skiing to padel. I have run, hiked and done strength training myself. After my training, I can see in the Garmin Connect app on my smartphone how the training has affected me and my condition. Garmin also indicates what type of training I should do to improve my performance even more. I like this, because it gives me more insight and knowledge about my training.

Excellent battery life An AMOLED screen consumes a lot of energy. This makes the battery life of the Instinct 3 a bit shorter than older models. I don't really notice it myself, because it lasts for at least 2 weeks. I've worn the watch every day and night these weeks. I also exercise 3 times a week.

Review by:
Lodi. Smartwatch specialist.
Date:
18 February 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 10 out of 10.

Top Watch.

Fantastic screen.
Many sports options
Software can be tweaked to your liking with many options & Garmin connect
No maps, breadcrumb only

After an Instinct 2 and Fenix 7, this Instinct 3 is very good. The screen is a nice upgrade (for me) compared to the pip screen. Does this come at the expense of battery life? Yes, but 3 weeks is more than enough. The last time I was away from a power point for more than 10 minutes was 5 meters underwater during my diving course.

No touchscreen is not a problem for me, this option was even disabled on my Fenix, because water and touchscreen do not go well together.

1 downside that you cannot ignore but that is not insurmountable, is the fact that there are no full-fledged maps, only breadcrumb, breadcrumb means that you see your route in dotted lines on a black screen instead of with roads and the whole shabang. But here too, the last time I was so far into the wilderness that I really did not know where I had to be and was completely dependent on my smartwatch to find my way back was never actually. But still with an Amoled screen this should have been on it.

Internal memory is also missing, so no music lists on your watch. However, you can control your music apps via the watch so you don't have to grab your phone (but take it with you) and this works great.

All in all I am very satisfied with the instinct 3, especially when you look at the battery life, features, top screen and the price compared to the new Fenix models.

Review by:
pepijn
Date:
27 March 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,3 out of 10.

Nice sports watch for a good price

Lots of workout options
Not too big at 45mm
Getting used to the controls

Robust watch that you can use anywhere with a 10 ATM rating

Review by:
Ties
Date:
4 June 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

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Contactless payment with Garmin Pay

Thanks to Garmin Pay, it's possible to pay contactless with your Garmin Instinct 3 45mm Black. Even without having a wallet or smartphone with you. Want to know more about Garmin Pay and how to install it? Read this article.

Specifications

Product

Product
Product number	959012
Manufacturer code	010-02936-00
Brand	Garmin
Warranty	2 years
Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Operating system

Operating system
	Compatible with operating system	Android, iOS
	Required iPhone model	iPhone 8 or later
	Required Android version smartphone	Android 9.0 or higher
	Operating system	Garmin OS
	Year introduced	2025
	Guaranteed support with updates	Unknown

General properties smartwatch

General properties smartwatch
	Watch case color	Black
	Watch case material	Plastic
	Watch case shape	Round
	Height	45 mm
	Width	45 mm
	Weight	53 g
	Size watch case	Large
	Recommended for wrist circumference	17 - 19 cm
	Total storage capacity	4 GB
	Shockproof

Watch strap properties

Watch strap properties
	Watch strap material	Silicone
	Watch strap color	Black
	Closure type	Buckle
	Interchangeable watch strap
	Compatibility watch strap	Product specific

Screen properties

Screen properties
	Screen type	AMOLED
	Always-on display
	Data display	Digital
	Touchscreen
	Color screen
	Adjustable watch face
	Type of glass	Hardened glass

Battery

Battery
	Battery life in time mode	432 hours
	Battery life in sports mode	32 hours
	Battery/battery capacity	0,25 Ah
	Energy source solar power
	Wireless charging

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Internet connection options	WiFi only
	Bluetooth
	ANT+
	Independent music player
	Music controls
	Built-in microphone
	Built-in speakers
	Spoken directions
	Call options	Only answer calls
	Smart reply
	App installation possible
	Camera operation
	NFC
	Contactless payment
	Contactless payment system	Garmin Pay

Daily activities

Daily activities
	Pedometer
	Measures distance
	Speedometer
	Calorie counter
	Measures stairs climbed

Heart rate measurement

Heart rate measurement
	Heart rate measurement
	Heart rate zones
	Type of heart rate measurement	Optical heart rate measurement
	Heart rate measurement under water

Health properties

Health properties
	Quality of health readings	Good
	Skin temperature sensor
	Oximeter
	Blood pressure monitor
	EDA sensor
	Sleep score
	Average heart rate during sleep
	Measure recovery during sleep
	Menstrual cycle tracking
	Pregnancy monitoring

Sports properties

Sports properties
	Quality of sports readings	Good
	Recommended for sports	Biking, Fitness, Golf, Hiking, Mountaineering, Multisport, Outdoor, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Water sports, Winter sports
	Manual training programs
	Measure fitness age
	Recovery advice
	Interval training
	VO2 max measurement
	Measures average speed during activity
	Lap counter
	Race prognosis
	Measures step distance
	Measure running cadence
	Measures swimming distance
	Measures swimming speed
	Swimming lap counter
	Connection to fitness machines possible
	ATM score	10

GPS

GPS
	Built-in GPS receiver
	Global satellite navigation system	GLONASS, GPS, Galileo

Sensors

Sensors
	Compass
	Altimeter
	Thermometer

Other functionalities

Other functionalities
	Fall detection
	Alarm function
	Geofencing

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Garmin Instinct 3 45mm Black

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