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Customer reviews for Garmin Instinct 3 – 45 mm AMOLED Watch for
Garmin Instinct 3 – 45 mm AMOLED Watch
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Dec 17, 2025
George007
4 out of 5 stars review

Great watch

Still learning all its features, but once you get familiar with it the navigation of apps is intuitive. Great for counting reps and sets of my workouts.

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Dec 3, 2025
GR74
5 out of 5 stars review

Great So Far!

I’ve had my Instinct 3 about 3 weeks now and so far it has functioned flawlessly. Many more features than my Vivoactive 4. Certainly fits my lifestyle and training needs well.

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Aug 3, 2025
FLIP 86
5 out of 5 stars review

Distinct 3 45 MM best Watch I’ve ever had!!!!

I’ve owned several expensive watches so far the Garmin Distinct 3 45 MM it does so much and it is so lightweight you don’t even know you have it on the battery. Life is great. The features is great and it connects with the iPhone and just seconds so far I give it to Garmin over everybody else, thank you, Garmin.

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Aug 2, 2025
OCcowboy
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 2, 2025
rx8nightrider
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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Aug 4, 2025
st.maris
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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Aug 1, 2025
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

Second Instinct

This is my second Instinct. The improvements from the original watch are night and day. The battery life is incredible. Even using the GPS it lasts as advertised. The amoled feature really makes it easy to read in any light. The light feature is very handy and I use it much more than I ever anticipated. Great watch!!

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Aug 2, 2025
Tyler D S
5 out of 5 stars review

Exceeded Expectations

Was sick of having to charge other smartwatches on a daily basis. This watch kept me connected with call, message, and notification alerts while maintaining extended extended battery life, sometimes going over 40 days on battery saver mode! Also paired with my employers wellbeing app so I could track steps, workouts, strenuous activity, sleep, and other activities to earn credits towards insurance premium discounts. As an avid outdoorsman, this watch has all the functionality I could ever need. I regret not getting this sooner.

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Aug 23, 2025
Mooseberry
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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Aug 3, 2025
Raggs
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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