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General

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Series

Instinct1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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.

010-02936-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Only the exact US reference SKU is included. Other sizes, finishes, radio editions and solar hardware do not inherit these values.

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

7537593394875Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-Instinct-3-AMOLED-45mm-Smartwatch-Black-with-Black-Silicone-Band-0100293600/p/216576.htmlRead 8 October 2026Visible UPC 753759339487 for exact model 010-02936-00.

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

6 January 20254Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 8 October 2026

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU is sellable and its public maker page states available to ship in 1-3 business days on the accessed date.

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.

$449.994Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 8 October 2026AMOLED starting MSRP 449.99 USD in US launch release. The maker reference is the smaller 45 mm model. Later current price 349.99 USD is not a launch price.

$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.

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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.

US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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.

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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.

45mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Round Instinct outline in the exact SKU manufacturer figure.

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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)

Fiber-reinforced polymer case with fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum bezel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026General > Case material and bezel material. A bezel is not treated as the housing body.

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.

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

Height45Width45Thickness14.9mm(1.8 × 1.8 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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.

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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.

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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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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.

Yes4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 8 October 2026Launch release specifies thermal and shock resistance only.

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 resistance, Shock resistance4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 8 October 2026Thermal and shock tests named in launch release, not all 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-20Max60°C2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications operating and storage range. Charging temperature range is excluded.

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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Resolution

390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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

No3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026AMOLED specs table explicitly says non-touch for both case sizes.

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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Display cover

Other glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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

Display cover (as published)

Chemically Strengthened Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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

Proprietary5Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-Instinct-3-AMOLED-45mm-Smartwatch-Black-with-Black-Silicone-Band-0100293600/p/216576.htmlRead 8 October 2026Operating System: Garmin, mapped to proprietary. Retailer touch/audio entries conflict with the exact-model review and are not used.

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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.

4GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026General > Memory/History, nominal published capacity. Instinct storage does not establish offline music or map support.

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 Gen 43Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review specs table separately covers 45 and 50 mm AMOLED and names Elevate v4.

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.

No3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Explicitly missing ECG readings.

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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.

No3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Explicitly missing skin temperature readings.

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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.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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

Ambient light sensor

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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, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Current manufacturer features as accessed. Pulse Ox is not available in every country. Menstrual-cycle functions use Garmin Connect. Advanced sleep includes sleep stages. Readiness is training readiness, not a medical assessment.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sleep Tracking explicitly includes sleep stages. Other current health functions are supported by the exact SKU manufacturer table.

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, Trackback1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Current exact reference SKU specifications. Running dynamics and power, VO2 max, load and recovery are explicitly named. Open-water and pool metrics, automatic rep counting and interval training are listed. Some advanced external-sensor metrics require a compatible accessory.

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.

Snorkel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Snorkeling is a listed activity profile. No scuba or apnea mode is claimed.

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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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Specs name HRM accessories, power meters, speed/cadence sensors, foot pod and smart trainer control. Accessory-dependent metrics do not establish built-in measurements.

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.

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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-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Safety and Tracking > Assistance sends an alert to preset personal contacts, using a paired compatible phone with mobile data and network coverage. It does not call 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.

Yes2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Safety and Tracking > LiveTrack shares a link through Garmin Connect on a paired compatible phone. LTE/inReach service is not attached to this reference SKU.

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Named constellations in Sensors, not inferred frequency bands.

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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.

No3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section explicitly says no offline maps. Breadcrumb route is not map storage.

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.

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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.

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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.

No3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section says it lacks an LTE option.

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.

Yes3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Connectivity table explicitly names NFC for the AMOLED family.

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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.

None3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section explicitly says no Bluetooth calling.

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.

No3Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-instinct-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section explicitly says no music storage.

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-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Introduction > Overview or Button Functions. Only physical watch operating buttons counted. No rotating crown.

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 / CTRL, UP / MENU, DOWN / ABC, GPS / START/STOP, BACK / SET2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Introduction > Overview or Button Functions. Exact manual names, excluding band-release controls.

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-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026The overview shows only ordinary push-button controls, with no rotating 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.

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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

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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 Instinct 3 AMOLED

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	432
Always-on	No	168
Low power	No	576
GPS	No	32
GPS, all systems	No	25
GPS, dual-band	No	23
Max battery GPS	No	68
Expedition	No	384

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 202645 mm AMOLED only. Smartwatch wrist gesture 18 days and AOD 7 days. Saver 24 days, GPS-only 32 h, all systems 25 h, all systems plus multiband 23 h, max battery GPS 68 h, expedition GPS 16 days. Multiband claim assumes typical SatIQ use. Days converted exactly to hours.

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.

432h=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.

168h=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.

32h=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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026General > Charging method. Proprietary connector at the watch. USB-C at the other end of a cable does not mean a USB-C watch port.

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.

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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.

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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 22 compatible1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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

Strap

Black Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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 Instinct 3 AMOLED

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
137	204

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Exact supplied silicone strap wrist circumference, not all separately sold straps.

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.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Instinct 3 45 mm AMOLED smartwatch with silicone band, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026

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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Complete In the Box list includes a charging cable and documentation but no mains/USB 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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 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-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1316397/pn/010-02936-00Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU public Specifications tab. No separate manufacturer datasheet was found.

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Manual

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdf2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2DA54DF8-8084-40ED-954F-EDA09C13B47F/EN-US/Instinct_3_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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