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Garmin Instinct 3 – 45 mm AMOLED Watch
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Aug 1, 2025
Reviewer name: jaytotheR
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

so much better than the Apple Watch

I've had this watch for a good 4 months now and I'm loving it. It's been a great companion on long hikes as I don't ever have to worry if the battery will die out, instant glance I can see my pace, time, how far I've hiked, and my heart rate. It allows me to save the hike and eventually share it on my Garmin profile online. The battery lasts foreverrrrr. FINALLY, I don't have to charge it every night and I actually get to record my sleep.

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Aug 1, 2025
Reviewer name: Hooliganism
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Amazing

Got it for my anniversary in march, an i must say it’s WAY BETTER than the Apple Watch. I had many issues with the apple giving me any readings. I have had zero issues out of it and I work with it on all day in a body shop. I would recommend anyone that’s rough on things, this watch is the one!

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Aug 3, 2025
Reviewer name: Raggs
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Solid watch

I purchased this watch several months ago. It is a solid watch! I use it for workouts. I have my work out schedule programmed in it. It also helps me with my sleep habits, ox level, and steps. I use it for work. The flash light feature and compass pays for itself. I also like the buttons on it. All the usage is completed by the buttons and not using your fingers on a screen which create smug marks. Good job Garmin!

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Aug 2, 2025
Reviewer name: rx8nightrider
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Phenomenal Watch!

Love the fact that i get the instinct feel to this watch BUT can change the watch face and the AMOLED screen is phenomenal! So crystal clear when i get any notifications on it! The battery life is also a great thing not having to charge for 2 weeks and i get lots of notifications every day!

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Jul 31, 2025
Reviewer name: ZGill
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best watch I've owned

I've had this watch for approximately 4 weeks. I replaced an Apple Watch gen 3, and man what an upgrade. After first charging I had 18 days of battery, that will be very helpful in the mountains come September. This watch is extremely customizable. I guarantee there's functions hidden on here I still don't know about. After serving charging it showed only 16 days battery, so I will be keeping track of that, but even at 16 days, I can't complain. I was charging my Apple Watch every night, and paying it made it through my shift every night (some nights it didn't).

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Aug 2, 2025
Reviewer name: OCcowboy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Sturdy and no frills

So I’ve been without a smartwatch for over a year since my last one broke on me while at the gym. Missed tracking my workouts and seeing data on my workouts so I opted for this Garmin. Right off the bat it has provided some cool features like sleep optimization and coaching suggestions for better rest. My old watch would have to be charged almost daily and this one hasn’t been charged for over 5 days and going with heavy use. Now, it does take a bit of a learning curve to get used to the buttons over touchscreen.. there’s no frills to this watch just pure technical use and a sturdy design. It’s surprisingly light, great waterproofing which makes cleaning it super easy in the shower and I guess more hygienic in the long run. The torch feature is hands down the most jarringly useful difference when I don’t have my phone on me and I’m looking for things in the morning. Wish the screen was touch, but other than that this watch is amazing for those who just want a sport watch without the extra bells and whistles. Simple and effective!

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Aug 4, 2025
Reviewer name: st.maris
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Cool watch!

I got tired of having to charge my apple watch every day so I saw a Garmin watch and saw some pretty good reviews, a bit spendy but you get what you pay for so chose the Instinct 3 Amoled, I liked the smaller sized one, oh my gosh what a sweet watch! I charge it every 16 days or so, it can do more than I need but that's ok. Takes a little to figure it all out but it is getting easier. Watch face is so clear and easy to read even in direct sunlight and very customizable. It even has a flashlight which I thought I would never use but seriously use it daily, super handy. I do recommend this watch

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Sep 19, 2025
Reviewer name: Alaskan Carpenter
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent features

I purchased my watch about a month ago and cannot tell you enough what a great purchase it was! I had the extinct solar watch before, and sometimes the screen was hard to read, this one is incredible. Easy to read and easy to navigate as well as very comfortable. I love this watch!!

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Aug 23, 2025
Reviewer name: Mooseberry
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love my new watch , the features are great

Got my watch a few weeks ago , got a friend to help me set it up, he showed me that I could do it all on my phone through Harmon connect and it was a game changer. Still haven’t gotten all that this watch offers . Love my morning review , that is really special. Sleep review and my recovery stats

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Jul 31, 2025
Reviewer name: XYZ64
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Not for me

I have been using fitbits for the past ten years but needed a new smartwatch and Google has stopped making new fitbits for iphones. I don't want an apple watch due to low battery life. I really mainly used the fitbit for steps, calories, heartrate and a sleep score. I bought the Garmin recognizing that it was overkill for this use but was disappointed to learn that the app is much more geared to hardcore adventuring and doesn't handle the basics as well as a fitbit. Currently it is sitting in the drawer. Any chance I could get a refund (even partial)? I threw away the box

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