Garmin  Instinct 3 AMOLED

I am semi-happy with the Amoled version of this series. The face colors are brilliant, and somewhat customizable. I also enjoy the red light shift option. The glass is clear, showing no distortion and easy to maintain. The persistent problems of accurate sleep tracking are still present. I have to secure my watch SUPER tight (loosen for the day, cinch down at sleep.) to get it to track properly. It would be super helpful if there was a start/end sleep button on the watch/app. Another point of contention is the fact that you can receive a notification to answer a phone call, but without an internal speaker you cannot communicate until you grab your phone, so that function is worthless in functionality. I really like the appearance and style of this series, but I do not know if I would purchase this at it's price point with the two detractors that I mentioned above.

I like the Instinct series. I've bought and used two over the years. Unfortunately if you bicycle, use an elliptical, or use a treadmill, the watch will not measure your heart rate accurately. You can start exercising for up half an hour, and the heart rate will be same as if you had never started. Then suddenly it will show an increased heart rate that is often 50% higher than actual. I have compared my Instinct to an iwatch and machine mounted heart rate monitors and the outcome is always the same. Garmin even admits the problem by saying that you should 'warm up' 10 minutes before exercising. Way too optimistic and even then it shows an inaccurate heart rate.

I bought this watch about a month ago. Prior to this watch I owned an apple watch which in my opinion isn’t a option for a very active athlete. Prior to that apple watch I owned the instinct 2 solar the only problem with that watch was that I couldn’t see the screen very well as I am 57 years old. I can’t tell you of how much I love this instinct 3-50mm AMOLED. Very easy to operate , very advanced to keep track of my daily workouts and extremely accurate in “add a manual workout” It will tell you the calories you’ve burned, etc. The watch is extremely durable as well.

Got it over a month ago but it is a remarkable watch, great display even in the brightest conditions, accurate tracking and great battery life

This watch is pretty incredible. I was previously an owner of a fitbit versa 3. I was pretty happy with it. After a while the battery life drolped and i was only getting about 5 to 6 days on a ful charge. The vibration stopped working. This insting feels like a "mans" watch. I love the size of the 50mm. The screen is crisp and bright. Its packed with so many features. The amount of data is incredible. I was worried about it not having a touch screen, but its really not hard to get around after you get the buttons down. This is a definite buy.

I loved my instinct 2 but wanted a brighter, larger screen so I updated to the instinct 3. This watch does everything! It has a bright, readable display, and even more functions than my previous Garmin. I didn’t think I needed the flashlight because I can always use my phone but I have used it almost nightly for one reason or another, like waking up for an early morning run while my husband is still sleeping. Overall, a great watch at a great price! The one drawback is the length of the wristband. It’s too long and they don’t make a shorter one for this watch. I’ve considered cutting off several inches but don’t want to void any warranty. It would be nice if they offered different lengths or scoring marks to help the consumer cut it.

Only time will tell...Going from a 2018 Forerunner 945 (~8yrs old) that's been my daily driver, and still perfectly functional. Feels durable / good quality, screen is bright, sensors appear accurate. I understand that the display being 50mm AMOLED, would technically use battery life more than not, but for being new I would expect more out of a full charge, especially as the screen times out. All said, I do really like it.

This is my 3rd Garmin watch, the first I was a bit overzealous and it was too big and too heavy for my wrist, so the husband got it and has been wearing it the last 10yrs. 2nd watch was a FENIX 6, loved it, nice weight, went well with everything, even dressed up. Love the INSTINCT, MUCH lighter, could have gone bigger than the 45mm, but so many more options. I cannot live without a watch both for work and personal. Would highly recommend and will always have a GARMIN. Husband got a new INSTINCT 3 as well as he hunts upland birds with his dog and he LOVES the dog tracking ability.

Upgraded from the instinct 2 was not disappointed I am a farmer and only take my watch off to charge I’ve had the 3 for a month I’ve covered it in oil and submerged it in water every day I wash it in the shower you can’t go wrong with this watch

Wow!!! I had an Instinct 2 Solar and really like it. I switched to the Instinct 3-50mm Amoled. The best choice ever! What an awesome display. The screen is sharp and clear. Well done Garmin!!!