Make a bold statement with the rugged Garmin Instinct 3 Solar. It features a metal-reinforced bezel, scratch-resistant lens and built-in flashlight, plus solar charging for endless battery life.
- Bolted construction, a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens allow the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar to endure your toughest adventures
- Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-band GPS with SatIQâ„¢ technology
- GPS with SatIQ technology delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life
- Engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated
- 45 MM version has a 0.9 in. display; 50 MM version has a 1.1 in. display
- Engineered with a super-tough fiber-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel
- Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes gives you greater visibility in the outdoors and provides convenient illumination when you need it
- Unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with 3 hrs. per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)
- 45 MM average battery life: up to 28 days/unlimited with solar in smartwatch mode; up to 65 days/unlimited with solar in battery saver watch mode
- 50 MM average battery life: up to 40 days/unlimited with solar in smartwatch mode; up to 100 days/unlimited with solar in battery saver watch mode
- 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with wrist-based heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more
- This is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries
- Leave your cash and cards at home—GarminPay™ contactless payments (with supported bank) let you pay for purchases on the go and breeze through select transit systems
- Stay connected with smart notifications and ConnectIQâ„¢ Store compatibility, which allows you to download new apps and watch faces (when paired with your compatible smartphone)
- Safety and tracking features include Incident Detection (during select activities) and Assistance
- Both will call or send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your smartphone
- Incident detection and Assistance require setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
- Sync the Instinct® 3 smartwatch with the GarminConnect™ app, and get more details on your health and fitness data plus personalized insights and more
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Average battery life:
45 MM
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology
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- Smartwatch: up to 28 days/unlimited with solar*
- Battery saver watch mode: up to 65 days/unlimited with solar*
- GPS only: up to 40 hrs./130 hrs. with solar**
- All satellite systems: up to 28 hrs./50 hrs. with solar**
- All satellite systems + multi-band: up to 24 hrs./40 hrs. with solar***
- Max battery GPS: up to 100 hrs./unlimited with solar**
- Expedition GPS: up to 36 days/unlimited with solar*
- Smartwatch: up to 40 days/unlimited with solar*
- Battery saver watch mode: up to 100 days/unlimited with solar*
- GPS only: up to 60 hrs./ 260 hrs. with solar**
- All satellite systems: up to 40 hrs./80 hrs. with solar**
- All satellite systems + multi-band: up to 34 hrs./60 hrs. with solar***
- Max battery GPS: up to 150 hrs./unlimited with solar**
- Expedition GPS: up to 60 days/unlimited with solar*
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology
| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Average Battery Life | 45 MM: Smartwatch: up to 28 days/unlimited with solar; battery saver watch mode: up to 65 days/unlimited with solar; GPS only: up to 40 hrs./130 hrs. with solar 50 MM: Smartwatch: Up to 40 days/unlimited with solar; battery saver watch mode: up to 100 days/unlimited with solar; GPS only: up to 60 hrs./ 260 hrs. with solar |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Solar-Powered | Yes |
| Display Size | 45 MM: 0.9 inches 50 MM: 1.1 inches |
| Illumination | Backlight |
| Altimeter | Pressure-based |
| Compass | Yes |
| GPS/Satellite Detectable | Yes |
| HRM Included/Integrated | Yes |
| Heart Rate Sensor Type | Wrist-based |
| Average Heart Rate | Yes |
| Pulse Oximeter | Yes |
| Heart Rate Target Zone(s) | Yes |
| VO2 Max Estimate | Yes |
| Recovery Advising | Yes |
| Tracks Steps | Yes |
| Pedometer Type | Digital 3-axis Accelerometer |
| Pace Alert | Yes |
| Interval Training | Yes |
| Tracks Calories Burned | Yes |
| Water-Resistant Depth | 100 meters |
| Pool Lap Recognition | Yes |
| Stroke Recognition | Yes |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Time Display | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Preloaded Map | None |
| Programmable Routes | Yes |
| Number of Routes | 30 |
| Number of Waypoints | 1000 |
| Customization | Watch Faces Apps Data Fields Widgets |
| Smart Device Notifications | Yes |
| Data Exchange | Bluetooth ANT+ |
| Compatible Fitness Accessories | Power Meter Heart Rate Monitor |
| Gender | Unisex |