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General

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Series

epix1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Garmin writes the family as epix. The page title is Garmin epix Pro Multisport Smartwatch and each edition is named epix Pro (Gen 2).

Instinct2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Garmin Instinct series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

010-02802-01, 010-02802-11, 010-02802-15, 010-02802-20, 010-02803-01, 010-02803-11, 010-02803-21, 010-02803-30, 010-02804-01, 010-02804-11, 010-02804-21, 010-02804-301Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Part numbers of the 12 Pro SKUs on the Garmin UK listing: 010-02802-xx (42 mm), 010-02803-xx (47 mm) and 010-02804-xx (51 mm). The same page also lists the older epix (Gen 2) 010-02582-xx SKUs, which are not included. The manual groups the Pro editions as 010-02802-00, 010-02803-00 and 010-02804-00.

010-02934-00, 010-02935-00, 010-02935-02, A048831Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%203,%C2%A050mm,%20Solar.pdfRead 13 October 2026Garmin compliance package (Chile SUBTEL, dated 27 Feb 2026) for Instinct 3, 50mm, Solar: model A04883. The 45 mm model number is not stated in a maker document, so it is not stored.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026US part numbers: 010-02934-00 (45 mm Solar) and 010-02935-00 and 010-02935-02 (50 mm Solar). The Solar Tactical Edition SKUs (010-02934-50, 010-02935-50) are a separately named model and are excluded. The Instinct 3 AMOLED models are a separate product.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

31 May 20233Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026Garmin release dated 31 May 2023, announcing the epix Pro Series in 42, 47 and 51 mm.

6 January 20255Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 13 October 2026Dated Olathe, Kan., 6 January 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Garmin UK still sells part of the range with an Add to cart button, for example 010-02803-11, 010-02804-11 and 010-02804-21. The Garmin UK category for the page is Previous Models.

Available2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026US pages show Add to Cart with 1-3 business day shipping on the access date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

From $899.991Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 20263Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 20264Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CP-Garmin-epix-Pro-31052023.pdfRead 20 October 20265Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026

$399.992Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Garmin US pages list 349.99 USD for 45 mm and 399.99 USD for 50 mm now. The5krunner gives launch prices of 399.99 USD for 45 mm and 449.99 USD for 50 mm. The press release says solar models start at 399.99 USD. US price excludes sales tax.3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316857Read 13 October 2026Current US price 399.99 USD. Not used as the launch price.5Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 13 October 2026Solar charging models start at 399.99 USD suggested retail.6Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-solarRead 13 October 2026Launch price 399.99 USD for 45 mm and 449.99 USD for 50 mm.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

From €949.991Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 20263Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 20264Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CP-Garmin-epix-Pro-31052023.pdfRead 20 October 20265Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver with Whitestone Band, Slate Grey with Black Band, Carbon Grey DLC Titanium with Black Band, Soft Gold with Light Sand Band, Soft Gold with Cream Heathered Nylon Band, Titanium with Whitestone Band, Carbon Grey DLC Titanium with Black Leather Band, Carbon Grey DLC Titanium with Chestnut Leather Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Colorway names as printed in the Garmin UK listings, with the UK spelling Grey. Not every colour is sold in every region.

Black with Black Band, Black with Charcoal Band, Sunburst with Sunburst/Gray Band2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026SKU variation names on the 45 mm and 50 mm Solar pages.

Segment

Outdoor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Garmin UK files the page under Outdoor Recreation, Adventure Watches. The title calls it a multisport smartwatch.

Outdoor2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Garmin sells the Instinct 3 as a rugged GPS smartwatch.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

31 May 20251Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Specs row Security updates until at least (YYYY-MM-DD): 2025-05-31, the same on every edition. Garmin words it as a minimum.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

42, 47, 51mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Three sizes: 42, 47 and 51 mm, from the Physical size rows and the Overview text.

45, 50mm2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Round case and round display, given as a diameter in the Display size rows.

Round2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Maker images show a round case. The two-window display sits in it.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Case material row: fibre-reinforced polymer with a steel rear cover (Standard) or titanium rear cover (Sapphire 47 and 51 mm).

Fibre-reinforced polymer2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026General: case material fiber-reinforced polymer. Bezel material fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum.

Case material (as published)

Fibre-reinforced polymer case with stainless steel bezel and steel rear cover1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Standard Edition: Overview text 42mm fibre-reinforced polymer case with a steel bezel and rear cover. Bezel material row: stainless steel. The Sapphire 47 and 51 mm rows give a titanium bezel and rear cover. The Sapphire 42 mm row lists a stainless steel or titanium bezel and the Overview text for it says titanium bezel and rear cover.

Fiber-reinforced polymer case with fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum bezel2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

Steel rear cover1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Case material row of the Standard 42 mm table: with steel rear cover.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height42Width42Thickness14.1mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Physical size row: 42 x 42 x 14.1 mm (42 mm), 47 x 47 x 14.5 mm (47 mm) and 51 x 51 x 14.9 mm (51 mm). The page does not say whether the sensor bump is included. Base is the Standard 42 mm.

Height45Width45Thickness14.9mm(1.8 × 1.8 × 0.6 in)2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Physical size 45 x 45 x 14.9 mm. The 50 mm page lists 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm. The page gives no sensor-bump condition. The weight row is a single unqualified figure and is not stored.3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316857Read 13 October 2026Physical size 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

47g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Weight row, case only: Standard 47 g (42 mm), 55 g (47 mm) and 70 g (51 mm). Sapphire 42 mm 47 g with stainless steel and 42 g with titanium. Sapphire 47 mm 47 g and 51 mm 60 g.

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Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

63g(2.2 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Weight row, with the silicone band: Standard 63 g (42 mm), 78 g (47 mm) and 98 g (51 mm). Sapphire 42 mm 63 g with stainless steel and 58 g with titanium. Sapphire 47 mm 70 g and 51 mm 88 g.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

10ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Water rating row: 10 ATM.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: 10 ATM. Footnote: withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m.

10ATM2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 20264Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2C274FD2-F0C3-445C-B0AC-700FECCE12E9/EN-US/Instinct_3_Solar_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 13 October 202610 ATM. The device withstands pressure equal to a depth of 100 m.

Water resistance standard

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Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Overview text: tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.

Yes5Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 13 October 2026The new lineup is built to MIL-STD 810 for thermal and shock resistance and is water-rated to 100 meters. No test method numbers are given.

MIL-STD-810 tests

thermal, shock, water resistance1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Overview text: thermal, shock and water resistance. The page does not name MIL-STD-810 methods.

thermal, shock5Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 13 October 2026Thermal and shock resistance as printed.

Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max45°C2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: operating and storage temperature range from -20 to 45 C. The USB charging range of 0 to 45 C is not stored.

Min-20Max60°C4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2C274FD2-F0C3-445C-B0AC-700FECCE12E9/EN-US/Instinct_3_Solar_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications: operating and storage temperature range -20 to 60 degrees C. USB charging range 0 to 45 degrees C.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Watch display type row: AMOLED.

MIP2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Display type: monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP).

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026

Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Display size row: 1.2 inch (30.4 mm) diameter for 42 mm, 1.3 inch (33 mm) for 47 mm and 1.4 inch (35.56 mm) for 51 mm.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: display sizes 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 inch.

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Resolution

390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Display resolution row: 390 x 390 (42 mm), 416 x 416 (47 mm) and 454 x 454 (51 mm).5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: 390x390, 416x416 and 454x454 pixels.

176 × 176px2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Display resolution 176 x 176 pixels. The screen is a custom two-window design. The main window is 0.9 x 0.9 inch (23 x 23 mm) on 45 mm and 1.1 x 1.1 inch (27 x 27 mm) on 50 mm, so no single diagonal is stored.

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Touchscreen is listed in the headline features and the Overview text.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device Overview: touchscreen gestures.

No2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026The specification list has no Touchscreen entry and the manual describes button control only. The Instinct 3 AMOLED page lists Touchscreen.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

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Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Battery life rows give always-on figures for smartwatch and GPS modes.

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Display cover

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Lens material row: Corning Gorilla Glass on the Standard Edition, sapphire crystal on the Sapphire Edition.

Other glass2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Corning Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Lens material row, as printed.

Power Glass2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Lens material Power Glass, Garmin's solar lens. The page gives no glass brand.

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Garmin's own watch software with the Connect IQ store. No third-party OS is named.

Proprietary2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Garmin's own watch software with Connect IQ apps and an on-device Connect IQ Store.

OS at launch

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Software

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Latest OS

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Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Smartphone compatibility row: iPhone, Android.

iOS, Android2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Smartphone compatibility: iPhone and Android.

Phone requirement

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App store

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Connect IQ downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps, with an on-device Connect IQ Store.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Connect IQ downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps, with an on-device store.

Voice assistants

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Chipset

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Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

32GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Memory/history row: 32 GB on every edition and size.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: storage increased to 32 GB on all models.

128 MB2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Memory/History 128 MB, stored as 0.128 GB at 1000 MB per GB.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Garmin Elevate V5 wrist heart rate monitor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Sensors row: Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor. The V5 generation comes from the DC Rainmaker review.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: completely new optical HR sensor, Garmin Elevate V5.

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor. No generation is named.

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Headline features list the Garmin ECG App on every edition. Footnote: the ECG app is not available in all regions.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: the ECG feature came with an October 2023 firmware update. The hardware was in the watch at launch.

No2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026The feature list has no ECG app.

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor is listed in Sensors. Footnote: Pulse Ox is not available in all countries.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor. Not available in all countries and not a medical device.

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Health and Wellness row: Skin temperature YES. Sensors row: Thermometer YES.

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Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

ECG app: Class IIa medical device under EU MDR (EU) 2017/7451Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Overview footnote 1 on the UK page: the ECG app is a Class IIa medical device under EU MDR (EU) 2017/745, for adults aged 22 and over, not available in all regions. No FDA clearance is stated on this page.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Sensors list accelerometer, gyroscope, barometric altimeter and compass.

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Sensors row: Barometric altimeter.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026

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Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Health and Wellness rows: constant heart rate, abnormal heart rate alerts (high and low), Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress, Training Readiness and Women's Health in Garmin Connect. ECG app listed in the headline features and subject to regional availability.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Sleep statistics include sleep stages and a sleep score. Cycle tracking is in the Garmin Connect section.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Heart rate every second, high and low abnormal heart rate alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress, training readiness and women's health. No sleep stage breakdown is named.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Climb detection, Golf courses, Ski resort maps1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Training, running, swimming and mapping rows: VO2 Max, Training Load, Recovery Time, running dynamics and running power, pool and open water swim metrics, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance, TracBack, ClimbPro, preloaded ski resort maps and 43,000 preloaded golf courses. Courses with turn-by-turn directions are an Overview feature card. Some running dynamics need a compatible accessory.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Viewing Route Directions: a list of turn-by-turn directions for a route.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Trackback, Climb detection2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026VO2 max, training load, recovery time, running dynamics, running power, pool and open water swim metrics, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance, TracBack and trail run auto climb. No maps and no golf course library.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Rows: heart rate from an external HRM, compatible with Vector and Rally power meters, speed and cadence sensors, foot pod capable and smart trainer control.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Specs name HRM running pace and external HRM, power meter compatible, speed and cadence sensor support, foot pod capable and smart trainer control.

Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Safety and tracking rows list incident detection during select activities only, so general fall detection is stored as false.

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Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Safety and Tracking Features, Assistance: sends a message with the name, LiveTrack link and GPS location to emergency contacts through the paired phone. It does not contact emergency services.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Safety list names Assistance. It sends a message to preset contacts through the paired phone and does not call emergency services.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Safety and tracking row: Live event sharing. LiveTrack is described in the manual and the press release.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Safety and Tracking Features: LiveTrack lets friends and family follow activities in real time. Live Event Sharing also needs a compatible Android phone.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026Release lists LiveTrack.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Safety list names live event sharing. It needs the paired phone.

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Headline feature: LED flashlight.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe mode on every size.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026LED flashlight in the highlight list. The manual covers the torch.

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Sensors rows: GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, with SatIQ technology. A trusted spec database also lists BeiDou and QZSS, which the maker page does not, so they are not stored.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Sensors list GPS, GLONASS and Galileo with SatIQ technology.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Headline feature: Multi-band GPS. SatIQ feature card: multi-band GPS.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026SatIQ technology and multi-band signal reception with multi-GNSS.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: multiband GNSS is standard on all editions.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Multi-band GPS in the highlight list. The manual lists an all satellite systems plus multi-band mode.

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Sapphire Editions have Built-in mapping and Preloaded road and trail maps. Standard Edition has Downloadable cartography support, and DC Rainmaker says the same maps download over Wi-Fi.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/conquer-every-day-and-every-adventure-with-epix-pro-series-from-garminRead 20 October 2026Preloaded TopoActive maps are available on the Sapphire Editions.

No2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Mapping and navigation lists point-to-point navigation, bread crumb trail, back to start and TracBack only.

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Bluetooth version

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi.

No2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+. No Wi-Fi is listed.

Wi-Fi standard

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Wi-Fi bands

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CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026No cellular connectivity is listed. The Connectivity row names Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi only.6Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-epix-pro-gen-2Read 20 October 2026Spec table for the 47 mm: Cellular No. Matches the maker's connectivity row. Its 79 g weight differs from the 78 g on the Garmin page, so only the maker value is stored.

No2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Connectivity lists no cellular radio.

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications, EU wireless frequencies: 13.56 MHz at -40 dBm maximum is listed for the 42, 47 and 51 mm Pro editions and not for the epix (Gen 2) Standard Edition. Garmin Pay on the Pro editions uses it.

Yes1Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%203,%C2%A050mm,%20Solar.pdfRead 13 October 2026Modules listed: NFC (13.56 MHz), ANT and BLE. Stated for the 50 mm Solar. The 45 mm model shares the series feature list with Garmin Pay.

Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Garmin Pay contactless payments, subject to supported countries and banks.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Garmin Pay is in the highlight list and the manual.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2C274FD2-F0C3-445C-B0AC-700FECCE12E9/EN-US/Instinct_3_Solar_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Garmin Pay section: use the watch to pay in participating locations.

Payment services

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Garmin Pay.

Garmin Pay2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

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ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Connectivity row: ANT+.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Audio

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Speaker

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Microphones

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Receiving an Incoming Phone Call: the watch shows the caller and can accept or decline, but to talk to the caller you must use the connected phone.

None2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026The spec list has only Text response/reject phone call with text (Android only). No call function or Bluetooth phone calling is listed.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Music storage YES and Plays and controls watch music YES.

No2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026The spec list has only Controls smartphone music. No music storage is listed.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

52Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device Overview: LIGHT, UP·MENU, DOWN, START·STOP and BACK·LAP, plus the touchscreen.5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-depth-review-three.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: three buttons on the left and two on the right with a touchscreen.

54Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2C274FD2-F0C3-445C-B0AC-700FECCE12E9/EN-US/Instinct_3_Solar_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Five buttons: LIGHT/CTRL, UP/MENU, DOWN/ABC, GPS and BACK/SET.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

LIGHT, UP·MENU, DOWN, START·STOP, BACK·LAP2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device Overview button names.

LIGHT / CTRL, UP / MENU, DOWN / ABC, GPS, BACK / SET4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2C274FD2-F0C3-445C-B0AC-700FECCE12E9/EN-US/Instinct_3_Solar_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Names as printed in the Buttons section.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device Overview lists five buttons and a touchscreen. There is no crown.

None4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2C274FD2-F0C3-445C-B0AC-700FECCE12E9/EN-US/Instinct_3_Solar_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 13 October 2026No crown. Controls are five buttons.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device Overview lists no rotating bezel.

None4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2C274FD2-F0C3-445C-B0AC-700FECCE12E9/EN-US/Instinct_3_Solar_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 13 October 2026No rotating bezel is described.

Gestures

Wrist gesture2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Screen settings: Wrist Gesture turns on the screen by raising and turning the arm.

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AGarmin epix Pro (Gen 2)

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	240
Always-on	No	96
Low power	No	336
GPS	No	28
GPS, always-on display	No	20
GPS, all systems	No	21
GPS, all systems, always-on display	No	16
GPS, dual-band	No	13
GPS, dual-band, always-on display	No	10
GPS, all systems with music	No	6
Max battery GPS	No	49
Expedition	No	216

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Specs Battery life rows per size. Smartwatch mode and always-on, Battery Saver Watch Mode, GPS Only, All Satellite Systems, All Satellite Systems plus Multi-band (each with always-on figures), All Satellite Systems plus Music, Max Battery GPS and Expedition GPS. Days are stored as hours. The manual is used for the music row of the 51 mm, see the manual note.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications, Battery Information table. Wrist gesture figures are stored as the normal modes and the Always On figures as always-on modes. The music row has 19 h wrist gesture and 17 h always-on for the 51 mm, while the Garmin page prints 17 h. The manual is used, as the maker's document.

BGarmin Instinct 3 Solar

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	672
Low power	No	1,560
GPS	No	40
GPS	Yes	130
GPS, all systems	No	28
GPS, all systems	Yes	50
GPS, dual-band	No	24
GPS, dual-band	Yes	40
Max battery GPS	No	100
Expedition	No	864

Source2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 202645 mm: smartwatch 28 days, battery saver watch mode 65 days, GPS only 40 h (130 h with solar), all satellite systems 28 h (50 h), all systems plus multi-band 24 h (40 h), max battery GPS 100 h, expedition GPS 36 days. Solar figures assume use outside in 50,000 lux. Multi-band assumes typical use with SatIQ. Unlimited with solar rows have no number and are not stored. Days are converted to hours exactly.3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316857Read 13 October 202650 mm: smartwatch 40 days, battery saver 100 days, GPS only 60 h (260 h with solar), all systems 40 h (80 h), multi-band 34 h (60 h), max battery GPS 150 h, expedition 60 days.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2C274FD2-F0C3-445C-B0AC-700FECCE12E9/EN-US/Instinct_3_Solar_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Battery Life Information table for the 45 mm and 50 mm Solar. It matches the product pages.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

240h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

672h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

96h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Solar charging is in the highlight list and the display lens is Power Glass.

Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Charging method row: Garmin proprietary plug charger.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging the Watch: proprietary charging cable that plugs into the charging port, with a USB-A or USB-C end.

Proprietary plug2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Garmin proprietary plug charger.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Included QuickFit band width: 20 mm (42 mm), 22 mm (47 mm) and 26 mm (51 mm).

22mm2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026QuickFit band compatible: 22 mm on the 45 mm page and 26 mm on the 50 mm page.3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316857Read 13 October 2026QuickFit band compatible, 26 mm.

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026The included band is a QuickFit band.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

QuickFit 20 (42 mm), QuickFit 22 (47 mm), QuickFit 26 (51 mm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026QuickFit watch band compatible rows.

QuickFit, 22 mm on the 45 mm case and 26 mm on the 50 mm case2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Strap material row of the Standard Edition: silicone. Sapphire colourways also come with leather, nylon or other bands, so the base keeps the silicone band of the Standard Edition.

Silicone2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

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Black Band2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Names follow the SKU variation (band colour) on the page.

Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AGarmin epix Pro (Gen 2)

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Silicone band	108	182
Suede band	108	175
Fabric band	108	189
Metal band	108	180

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026Physical size rows list the wrist circumference range for each band type. These are overall compatible ranges for the band types, not only the supplied band. The 42 mm lists a suede band and the 47 and 51 mm list a leather band.

BGarmin Instinct 3 Solar

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Silicone band	137	204

Source2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Fits wrists of 137-204 mm on 45 mm. 50 mm lists 141-213 mm.3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316857Read 13 October 2026Fits wrists of 141-213 mm.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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IPH-048831Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%203,%C2%A050mm,%20Solar.pdfRead 13 October 2026Included UL test report R15444895-E1 for model A04883 names FCC ID IPH-04883 and IC 1792A-04883. It applies to the 50 mm Solar rows only.

SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

0.47W/kg2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications, EU SAR values: epix Pro (Gen 2) 42 mm 0.47 W/kg limb and 0.21 W/kg torso, 47 mm 0.55 W/kg limb and 0.32 W/kg torso, 51 mm 0.28 W/kg limb and 0.36 W/kg torso. The 42 mm, the smallest case, is stored.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

epix Pro (Gen 2) Standard Edition | 42 mm, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026In the Box tab: watch, charging/data cable and documentation. Some Sapphire colourways add a second QuickFit band.

Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar smartwatch with silicone band, Charging/data cable, Documentation2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 20263Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316857Read 13 October 2026Instinct 3 50 mm Solar smartwatch with silicone band, charging/data cable and documentation.

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026In the Box tab lists a charging/data cable and no power adapter.

No2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026In the box: watch with silicone band, charging/data cable and documentation. No mains adapter.

Links

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Product page

www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/8841981Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/13153172Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/8841981Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/884198Read 20 October 2026The Specs tab sits on the same page and holds one table per edition and size.

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Manual

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdf2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E5C62F3F-DCE3-4197-8CA5-E419B2A55D12/EN-US/epix_(Gen_2)_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 20 October 2026epix (Gen 2) Standard/Pro Series Owner's Manual, version 12, August 2025. It covers the epix (Gen 2) Standard Edition and the three Pro sizes.

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2C274FD2-F0C3-445C-B0AC-700FECCE12E9/EN-US/Instinct_3_Solar_OM_EN-US.pdf4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2C274FD2-F0C3-445C-B0AC-700FECCE12E9/EN-US/Instinct_3_Solar_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Instinct 3 Solar series owner's manual. It covers the 45 mm and 50 mm Solar and the Solar Tactical Edition.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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