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General

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Series

Instinct4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual title is Instinct Crossover AMOLED Series. The watch sits in Garmin's Instinct family, as the Instinct 3 AMOLED does.

Vantage1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

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

010-03398-00, 010-03398-01, 010-03398-40, 010-03398-411Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Part number 010-03398-40 (Charcoal) on this Singapore page. Garmin Philippines lists 010-03398-41 for Bronze/Sunburst. The Tactical Edition (010-03398-02 and 010-03398-42) is a separate model and is not stored here.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1800201/pn/010-03398-00Read 15 October 2026010-03398-00 Charcoal and 010-03398-01 Bronze/Sunburst.

5P, 900108890, 900108892, 9001088931Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Page JSON-LD lists SKUs 900108890 (Night Black), 900108892 (Sky Blue) and 900108893 (Sunrise Apricot). SKU 900108891 is Night Black with an H10 chest strap and is excluded. 5P is the model number printed in the manual and regulatory document.

GTIN / EAN

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725882064437, 725882064451, 7258820644681Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026JSON-LD gtin12 values for the three watch-only SKUs.

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

17 September 20255Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-adds-amoled-displays-to-its-instinct-crossover-hybrid-smartwatchesRead 15 October 2026Dated 17 September 2025, Olathe, Kansas.

11 October 202321Press articleaphnetworks.com/news/27835-polar-announces-new-vantage-v3-watch-preorderRead 13 October 2026Reprint of the launch announcement, dated 11 October 2023, says the watch is available for pre-order.

Status

Available2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1800201/pn/010-03398-00Read 15 October 2026Page offers the watch for sale with shipping in 1 to 3 business days on the access date.

Available1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Store pages list the watch as in stock 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.

$649.992Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1800201/pn/010-03398-00Read 15 October 2026Page data lists 649.99 USD, the same as the launch price in the press release. US prices exclude sales tax.5Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-adds-amoled-displays-to-its-instinct-crossover-hybrid-smartwatchesRead 15 October 2026Suggested retail price 649.99 USD for the standard model in charcoal and bronze/sunburst. The Tactical Edition is 749.99 USD.

$599.921Press articleaphnetworks.com/news/27835-polar-announces-new-vantage-v3-watch-preorderRead 13 October 2026Retails for $599.90 / EUR 599.90 in three colours. The5krunner lists the same 599.90 figures. A Notebookcheck snippet gave $599.95 and is not used. US price excludes sales tax.

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.

€599.993Maker product pagegarmin.com/de-DE/p/1800201/pn/010-03398-00Read 15 October 2026Garmin Germany page data lists 599.99 EUR including VAT. It matches the French launch press release.6Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroomRead 15 October 2026French release of 17 September 2025: suggested retail price 599,99 EUR including VAT in two colours. The Tactical Edition is 699,99 EUR. Garmin Germany lists the same 599.99 EUR.

€599.91Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026JSON-LD price 599.9 EUR on the global English store page, which matches the launch price in the press reprint. VAT included as published.21Press articleaphnetworks.com/news/27835-polar-announces-new-vantage-v3-watch-preorderRead 13 October 2026EUR 599.90 as printed in the reprint.

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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US, EU1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Global English store lists EUR prices. The US store page also sells it.2Maker product pagepolar.com/us-en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026US store page for the Vantage V3 is live. Its current price is higher than the launch price and is not used.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Charcoal, Bronze/Sunburst1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Garmin US and Philippines pages name Charcoal and Bronze/Sunburst.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1800201/pn/010-03398-00Read 15 October 2026Charcoal and Bronze/Sunburst.

Night Black, Sky Blue, Sunrise Apricot1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 202621Press articleaphnetworks.com/news/27835-polar-announces-new-vantage-v3-watch-preorderRead 13 October 2026Night black, sky blue and sunrise apricot.

Segment

Hybrid1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Garmin sells it as a rugged hybrid GPS smartwatch with analog hands over the display.

Sport1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Maker names it a premium multisport watch in the Performance Series.

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.

46.6mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Garmin publishes no marketed size in mm. Stored as the published physical width of 46.6 mm.

47.3mm1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Single size. Polar publishes width and height of 47.3 mm and no separate case-size name.

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026The display is published as a diameter and the case is 46.6 x 46.6 mm. The product images show a round case.

Round1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Case: fiber-reinforced polymer. Bezel: fiber-reinforced polymer and stainless steel (dual-layered metal bezel in the text).

Aluminium1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Fiber-reinforced polymer case with fiber-reinforced polymer and stainless steel bezel1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026

Aerospace aluminium1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 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.

Height46.6Width46.6Thickness15.1mm(1.8 × 1.8 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Physical size 46.6 x 46.6 x 15.1 mm. A hands-on review gives 17 mm thickness including the sensor on the back.9Reviewablogtowatch.com/hands-on-garmin-instinct-crossover-amoled-smartwatchRead 15 October 202615.1 mm thick and 46.6 mm in diameter. 17 mm thick including the sensor on the back, so the stored thickness leaves out the sensor.

Height47.3Width47.3Thickness13.5mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: width 47.3 mm, height 47.3 mm, thickness 13.5 mm. The page does not say whether the sensor bump is included.

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

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39g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: total weight without wristband 39 g.

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

67g(2.4 oz)9Reviewablogtowatch.com/hands-on-garmin-instinct-crossover-amoled-smartwatchRead 15 October 2026The review says 67 grams including its strap. Garmin publishes 67 g without saying whether the strap is included. The supplied silicone strap is attached.

57g(2 oz)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: total weight 57 g. The strap is the supplied Polar silicone wristband. The page names no strap size.

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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Water rating 10 ATM. The manual footnote says the device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: water rating 10 ATM. Footnote: withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m.

5ATM1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Page states WR50, which is 50 m static pressure. Not a dive rating.

Water resistance standard

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ISO 228103Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026Manual: products marked 20/30/50 meters follow ISO 22810 (also IEC 60529 for IPX ratings). The V3 is marked 50 m.

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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026MIL-STD build quality for both shock and thermal resistance. No test method numbers are published.5Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-adds-amoled-displays-to-its-instinct-crossover-hybrid-smartwatchesRead 15 October 2026Built to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

Shock resistance, Thermal resistance1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Shock and thermal resistance as listed by Garmin.

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

Min-20Max60°C4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: operating and storage temperature range -20 to 60 degrees C. Charging range 0 to 45 degrees C is not stored.

Min-20Max50°C1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026Operating temperature -20 to +50 degrees C. The manual battery page limits charging to 0 to 40 degrees C and storage to -10 to 50 degrees C.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Display type: AMOLED (always-on).

AMOLED1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: Display type AMOLED.

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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Display size 1.2 inch (30 mm) diameter with a center hole for the analog hands.

1.39in(3.5 cm)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Resolution

390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Display resolution 390 x 390 pixels.

454 × 454px1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

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

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326ppi1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Product page text: 326 ppi.

Display area

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Touchscreen

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026The watch is operated with five buttons. The page does not list a touchscreen and a hands-on review says there is none.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20265Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/button-functions.htmRead 13 October 2026

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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1,050nits13Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/10/polar-vantage-v3-hands-on-details.htmlRead 13 October 2026Hands-on article says the 1.39 inch AMOLED screen has a peak brightness level of 1,050 nits. The5krunner's launch review gives the same figure. The article also prints 462 ppi, which does not match the maker's 326 ppi and is not used. Maker publishes no nit figure.

Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Battery life rows are published with and without Always On Display.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: Always on display Yes. The support page says the feature is off by default.

Display cover

Sapphire1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 20265Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-adds-amoled-displays-to-its-instinct-crossover-hybrid-smartwatchesRead 15 October 2026Scratch-resistant sapphire lens.

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Sapphire crystal1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Lens material: sapphire crystal.

Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (AF + DLC coating), curved1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026Device materials: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (AF + DLC coating), aluminum, PBT, silicone, stainless steel, PMMA, PA12+30GF, sapphire OHR lens.

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Garmin's own watch software with Connect IQ apps.

Proprietary16Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/firmware-update.htmRead 13 October 2026Polar's own firmware, updated through FlowSync or the Flow app. The manual names no Wear OS or other third-party watch platform.

OS at launch

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Software

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Latest OS

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Polar firmware 6.0.1814Maker product pagesupport.polar.com/en/updates/vantage-v3-60-updateRead 13 October 2026Firmware 6.0.18, released 30 September 2026, listed on the maker's update page.

Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Smartphone compatibility: iPhone, Android.

iOS, Android12Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/pairing-mobile-device.htmRead 13 October 2026Flow app from the App Store or Google Play. Phone notifications are available for iOS and Android phones (phone-notifications page).

Phone requirement

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iOS 17 or later, or Android 8 or later with Bluetooth 4.0 capability, running the Polar Flow app17Maker product pagesupport.polar.com/ie-en/polar-flow-app-and-compatible-devicesRead 13 October 2026Minimum requirements for Polar devices: iOS 17 or later, Android 8 or later with Bluetooth 4.0 capability, or a Huawei phone with App Gallery and Huawei Mobile Services. The Vantage V3 is in the page's device list. Polar says compatibility varies between phone makers.

App store

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Connect IQ with an on-device Connect IQ Store for watch faces, data fields and apps.

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Voice assistants

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Chipset

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Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

AGarmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED

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BPolar Vantage V3

Max clock (GHz)
0.275

Source1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: CPU speed 275 MHz. Core count and core type are not published.

Max CPU clock

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0.275GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Memory/History: 4 GB.

32GB1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: Storage 32 GB. The page also lists Memory 37 MB next to CPU speed, which is not labelled RAM and is not stored.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor. No generation is published.

Polar Elixir optical heart rate sensor (OHR Gen 4)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs list OHR GEN 4 under the Elixir biosensing set.3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026Sensors: Elixir, ECG GEN 1, SpO2 GEN 1, Skin Temp GEN 1, OHR GEN 4.

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

No7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Lists no ECG.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/wrist-ecg-measurement.htmRead 13 October 2026Wrist ECG sensor with two electrodes, one on the top-left button and one on the back. For recordings at rest in 30 s. Not intended for medical use.

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

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor. Not a medical device and not available in all countries.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

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

No7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Lists no skin temperature sensing.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

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

None7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Lists no blood pressure feature.

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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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Listed in the sensors. A spec database lists it as well. Another spec database says it is not included. Garmin's list is followed.7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Lists the ambient light sensor as present.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Wrist heart rate (constant, every second), abnormal heart rate alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep with sleep coach, all-day stress, Training readiness and women's health. Not medical devices. Breathing variations during sleep are not stored as sleep apnea notifications.

Continuous heart rate, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Feature list names Continuous Heart Rate, Wrist-ECG, SpO2 Test, Sleep Plus Stages, Nightly Recharge and the Orthostatic Test. HRV is shown in the ECG and Nightly Recharge results. ECG is a recording of the heart signal and is not a medical device (see manual and review).

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, Trackback, Golf courses1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 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 golf features. The manual says full running dynamics need a compatible accessory such as the HRM-Pro series. Five metrics come from the watch.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Climb detection1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Feature list: Training Load Pro, Recovery Pro, Wrist-Based Running Power, Swimming Metrics, Track Back, Route Guidance, Hill Splitter, Offline Maps. VO2max comes from the Fitness Test and Running Performance Test, not from a continuous running estimate.11Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/route-guidance.htmRead 13 October 2026Route Guidance with GPX, TCX, Komoot and Strava routes. Turn-by-turn guidance is available for the current route and is on by default for Komoot routes. Hill Splitter (hill-splitter page) detects uphill and downhill sections automatically from GPS speed, distance and barometric altitude. Pool and open water swim metrics are on the swimming-metrics page.

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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Snorkel is listed under On the Water. The watch is not for scuba diving.

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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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026External heart rate, power meters, speed and cadence sensors, foot pod capable and smart trainer control.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless sensors table with external heart rate, power meters, speed and cadence, foot pod and smart trainer.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod10Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/compatible-sensors.htmRead 13 October 2026Compatible Bluetooth sensors: Polar H10, H9, Verity Sense and OH1, Polar speed and cadence sensors, third-party power sensors and a Bluetooth stride sensor (pairing-sensors page).

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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Garmin lists incident detection during select activities only. This is not general fall detection.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Incident detection is available only for certain outdoor activities.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Assistance: hold CTRL for five seconds. The watch sends a message with name, LiveTrack link and GPS location to the assistance contacts through the paired phone. It does not call emergency services.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold CTRL for five seconds to request assistance. Needs the Garmin Connect app, a paired phone with data and assistance contacts. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services.

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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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026LiveTrack sends a web link for following activities in real time. A paired phone is needed.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026LiveTrack in Garmin Connect.

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

Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quickly press CTRL twice for the torch.5Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-adds-amoled-displays-to-its-instinct-crossover-hybrid-smartwatchesRead 15 October 2026Dimmable built-in LED flashlight.

No20Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/polar-vantage-v3-in-depth-review-test.htmlRead 13 October 2026The flashlight is display-based, not an LED.

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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Sensors list GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and SatIQ technology. QZSS and BeiDou come from the spec databases.7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Multi-band GNSS with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and BeiDou.8Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-crossover-amoledRead 15 October 2026Lists multi-band GNSS with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and BeiDou.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS all Yes.9Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/positioning-satellites.htmRead 13 October 2026The watch uses GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS systems simultaneously.

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

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Multi-band GPS for improved positional accuracy.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Satellite settings: All + Multi-Band and Auto Select with SatIQ.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: Dual-frequency GPS Yes. Product page: L1 / L5 satellite signals.9Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/positioning-satellites.htmRead 13 October 2026Dual-frequency GPS is used by default. A power-save setting uses single-frequency.

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

No8Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-crossover-amoledRead 15 October 2026Lists no maps. The Garmin page and manual describe no map storage either.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Downloadable topographic maps. Tech specs list Storage 32 GB.

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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+. No version is published.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: Bluetooth LE. No version number is published.3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026The watch connects to the phone and sensors with Bluetooth wireless technology, 2.402 to 2.480 GHz.

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.

No7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Lists Bluetooth and NFC and no Wi-Fi. Garmin's connectivity list has no Wi-Fi.

No20Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/polar-vantage-v3-in-depth-review-test.htmlRead 13 October 2026The review says the unit lacks Wi-Fi hardware. Maps are loaded over USB.

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.

No7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Lists no cellular.

No20Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/polar-vantage-v3-in-depth-review-test.htmlRead 13 October 2026No cellular radio is mentioned in the review or on the maker pages. Connectivity lists Bluetooth LE and USB-C only.

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.

Yes7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Lists NFC for contactless pay. Garmin Pay needs NFC.

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Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Garmin Pay contactless payments with participating providers.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Garmin Pay section and the Wallet app.

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Payment services

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026

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Ultra-wideband

No7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Lists no UWB.

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Satellite

None7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Lists no satellite SOS.

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ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+.

No20Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/polar-vantage-v3-in-depth-review-test.htmlRead 13 October 2026Polar does not support ANT+ sensors on this watch. Sensors pair over Bluetooth.

Audio

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Speaker

No7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Lists no microphone or 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.

None7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Lists no Bluetooth calling. Garmin offers reject call with text on Android only.

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

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026The page lists only control of smartphone music.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The apps list has Music Controls for the phone. No music storage is described.7Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-3-crossoverRead 15 October 2026Lists music control and no onboard music storage.

No20Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/polar-vantage-v3-in-depth-review-test.htmlRead 13 October 2026No music storage on the Vantage V3. Music controls only drive the phone.

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.

54Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Five buttons: LIGHT CTRL, UP MENU, DOWN ABC, ENTER GPS and BACK SET. No touchscreen is described.

55Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/button-functions.htmRead 13 October 2026Your watch has five buttons: CUSTOM BUTTON / ECG, BACK, OK and UP/DOWN. UP/DOWN are two buttons (DCR: two on the left, three on the right).

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

LIGHT / CTRL, UP / MENU, DOWN / ABC, ENTER / GPS, BACK / SET4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Buttons section on page 6. Button 4 is ENTER and GPS.

Custom / ECG (LIGHT), BACK, OK, UP, DOWN5Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/button-functions.htmRead 13 October 2026Names as printed in the manual. The ECG finger contact is the top-left LIGHT button.

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

None4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026No crown. The controls are five buttons.

None5Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/button-functions.htmRead 13 October 2026No crown is described. Controls are five buttons and the touch display.

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

None4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026No rotating bezel. The bezel is fixed.

None5Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/button-functions.htmRead 13 October 2026No rotating bezel is described.

Gestures

Wrist gesture4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Battery figures name Wrist Gesture and the display wakes when the wrist turns toward the body.

Turn the wrist to switch on the backlight, Slap the display to mark a lap during training5Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/button-functions.htmRead 13 October 2026Backlight switches on when the wrist is turned. Slapping the display firmly marks a lap during training.

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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488mAh1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026488 mAh Li-pol rechargeable battery.

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 Crossover AMOLED

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	336
Always-on	No	120
Low power	No	432
GPS	No	29
GPS, always-on display	No	24
GPS, all systems	No	18
GPS, all systems, always-on display	No	16
GPS, dual-band	No	15
GPS, dual-band, always-on display	No	13
Max battery GPS	No	53
Expedition	No	288

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Smartwatch 14 days (5 days always-on). Battery saver watch mode 18 days. GPS only 29 hours (24 hours always-on). All satellite systems 18 hours (16 hours always-on). All satellite systems plus multi-band 15 hours (13 hours always-on), assuming typical use with SatIQ. Max battery GPS 53 hours. Expedition GPS 12 days. The manual says the base figures are with Wrist Gesture.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Battery Life Information table on page 96. The 15 and 13 hour multi-band figures assume typical use with SatIQ technology.

BPolar Vantage V3

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	264
GPS, dual-band	No	42
GPS, dual-band, always-on display	No	28
Max battery GPS	No	110

Source1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: Performance training mode 42 h, Eco training mode 110 h, Smartwatch mode 11 days (264 h). The same page's marketing text still says up to 140 hours of training time, which the tech specs and the manual no longer match.3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026Performance training mode up to 42 h (dual-frequency GPS, optical HR on, GPS rate every second). Eco training mode up to 110 h (single-frequency GPS, rate every 2 min). Smartwatch mode up to 11 days with continuous HR and phone notifications on.4Maker product pagesupport.polar.com/en/battery-lifetime-and-operational-time-vantage-v3Read 13 October 2026Support page scenarios, all with Always-on display off. Performance up to 42 h: OHR on, dual-frequency GPS every 1 s, running. Eco up to 110 h: OHR off, single-frequency GPS every 2 min, cycling. Smartwatch up to 11 days: 24/7 OHR on, phone notifications on, Do Not Disturb 8 h at night, no training. 11 days is 264 h. The Eco row is stored as the maximum-saving GPS mode.20Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/polar-vantage-v3-in-depth-review-test.htmlRead 13 October 2026Polar told the reviewer the battery lasts up to 28 h with always-on display, dual-frequency GPS and optical HR on, outside strong direct sunlight. About 12 h in strong direct sunlight. Stored as the always-on dual-frequency row.

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.

336h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

264h=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.

120h=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.

29h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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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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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Garmin proprietary plug charger.

Magnetic pins6Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/batteries.htmRead 13 October 2026The Polar cable magnetically snaps onto the charging contacts of the watch. Contacts are metal pads.

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

Proprietary Garmin charging cable with a USB-C end. Plug it into a USB-C computer port or an AC adapter with at least a 5 W power rating. Charge between 0 and 45 degrees C.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging the Watch: USB-C computer port or AC adapter, 5 W minimum power rating. USB charging temperature range 0 to 45 degrees C.

Charge with the included Polar Charge 2.0 cable (USB-C at the adapter end). A USB power adapter is not included. Polar asks for an adapter marked output 5 Vdc that provides at least 500 mA. The watch can charge during training.6Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/batteries.htmRead 13 October 2026Use the included USB cable. A wall charger is not included and must be marked output 5 Vdc with at least 500 mA. Charging during training is possible. Charge only between 0 and 40 degrees C.

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.

22mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026QuickFit watch band compatible (22 mm).

22mm1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Package lists a Polar Silicone Wristband, 22 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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Yes7Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/changeable-wristband.htmRead 13 October 2026Detach the band by pulling the quick-release knob inwards.

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

QuickFit watch band compatible (22 mm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026QuickFit watch band compatible (22 mm). The manual says the supplied spring bar bands can be swapped for QuickFit bands with a compatible pin.

Standard 22 mm spring bars with a quick-release knob. No adapters needed7Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/changeable-wristband.htmRead 13 October 2026Compatible with standard 22 mm wristbands, no adapters needed. Metal bands are not recommended because they can affect GPS accuracy.

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

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Strap material: silicone.

Silicone3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026Watch materials: Wristband silicon, buckle aluminum, pin stainless steel.

Strap

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Polar Silicone Wristband, 22 mm1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026What's included lists Polar Silicone Wristband, 22mm.

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 Crossover AMOLED

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
141	213

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Fits wrists with a circumference of 141-213 mm. This is the supplied strap.

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Regulatory

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FCC ID

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INW5P19Regulatory filingsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/Regulatory_information/enote-rf-vantage-v3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Model number 5P, FCC ID INW5P, IC 6248A-5P.

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 Crossover AMOLED, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Instinct Crossover AMOLED, charging/data cable, documentation.

Polar Vantage V3, Polar Silicone Wristband, 22 mm, Polar Charge 2.01Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026What's included for Night Black: Polar Vantage V3, Polar Silicone Wristband 22mm, Polar Charge 2.0. A review unit also held a second, smaller strap, which the page does not list.

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.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Only a charging and data cable is supplied.

No1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Only the Polar Charge 2.0 cable is listed.

Links

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Product page

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1800201/pn/010-03398-002Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1800201/pn/010-03398-00Read 15 October 2026Garmin US product page for the Charcoal part number 010-03398-00. The specs tab loads by script and was read on the Singapore page.

www.polar.com/en/vantage/v31Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.garmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoal1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/instinct-crossover-amoled-charcoalRead 15 October 2026Garmin Singapore product page with the full Specs tab.

support.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htm3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Manual

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdf4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-B613EA0B-EFB7-451C-BA10-DB9EE5A990BF/EN-US/Instinct_Crossover_AMOLED_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Owner's manual for the Instinct Crossover AMOLED series, version dated September 2026. It also covers the Tactical Edition.

support.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/introduction.htm15Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/introduction.htmRead 13 October 2026Polar Vantage V3 user manual, English web 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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2years18Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/guarantee.htmRead 13 October 2026Limited international guarantee of two years from the date of purchase. Silicone or plastic wristbands carry one year.

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