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Garmin Instinct 3 Solar

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Instinct 3 Solar

Released January 2025.5Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/introducing-the-instinct-3-series-from-garmin-rugged-smartwatches-now-with-amoled-displaysRead 13 October 2026Available to order on Garmin.com on 10 January 2025. Last checked 13 October 2026.

Case size
45, 50mm
Platform
Proprietary
Display type
MIP
Battery life
672h

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General

Series
Instinct2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Garmin Instinct series.
Model numbers
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
Not available
Announced
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
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
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
Outdoor2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Garmin sells the Instinct 3 as a rugged GPS smartwatch.
OS updates promised
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Case

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Case size
45, 50mm2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026
Case shape
Round2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Maker images show a round case. The two-window display sits in it.
Case material
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 bezel2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026
Back
Not available
Case dimensions
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)
Not available
Weight with strap
Not available

Durability

Water resistance
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
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
Dive rating
Not available
Max dive depth
Not available
MIL-STD-810
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, 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 temperature
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

Display type
MIP2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Display type: monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP).
Display type (as published)
Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026
Screen size
Not available
Resolution
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 density
Not available
Display area
Not available
Touchscreen
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 rate
Not available
Min refresh rate
Not available
Peak brightness
Not available
Minimum brightness
Not available
Always-on display
Not available
Display cover
Other glass2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026
Display cover (as published)
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

Platform
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
Not available
Software
Not available
Latest OS
Not available
Works with
iOS, Android2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Smartphone compatibility: iPhone and Android.
Phone requirement
Not available
App store
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Connect IQ downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps, with an on-device store.
Voice assistants
Not available
Chipset
Not available
Process
Not available
CPU cores
Not available
CPU configuration
Not available
Max CPU clock
Not available
GPU
Not available
Low-power coprocessor
Not available

Memory

RAM
Not available
Storage
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

Heart rate sensor
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 capability
No2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026The feature list has no ECG app.
Blood oxygen sensing
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 sensing
Not available
Blood pressure feature
Not available
Body composition sensor
Not available
Skin conductance (EDA)
Not available
Medical clearances
Not available

Motion and environment sensors

Accelerometer
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Sensors list accelerometer, gyroscope, barometric altimeter and compass.
Accelerometer range
Not available
Gyroscope
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026
Barometric altimeter
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026
Compass
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Depth gauge
Not available
Depth gauge range
Not available
Water temperature sensor
Not available

Health and fitness

Health features
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 features
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 profiles
Not available
Dive modes
Not available
External sensors
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

Fall detection
Not available
Car crash detection
Not available
Emergency SOS
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 siren
Not available
Live location sharing
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Safety list names live event sharing. It needs the paired phone.
Dedicated LED flashlight
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026LED flashlight in the highlight list. The manual covers the torch.

Positioning

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

Bluetooth
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026
Bluetooth version
Not available
Wi-Fi
No2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+. No Wi-Fi is listed.
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Cellular
No2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Connectivity lists no cellular radio.
Network
Not available
4G bands
Not available
5G bands
Not available
NFC
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
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 Pay2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Satellite
Not available
ANT+
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026

Audio

Speaker
Not available
Microphones
Not available
Calls on the watch
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 watch
No2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026The spec list has only Controls smartphone music. No music storage is listed.

Controls

Buttons
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 buttons
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.
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 bezel
None4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2C274FD2-F0C3-445C-B0AC-700FECCE12E9/EN-US/Instinct_3_Solar_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 13 October 2026No rotating bezel is described.
Gestures
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
Not available
Claimed battery life
ModeWith solarHours (h)
SmartwatchNo672
Low powerNo1,560
GPSNo40
GPSYes130
GPS, all systemsNo28
GPS, all systemsYes50
GPS, dual-bandNo24
GPS, dual-bandYes40
Max battery GPSNo100
ExpeditionNo864
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)
672h
AOD battery life (up to)
Not available
GPS mode (claimed)
40h
Solar charging
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 method
Proprietary plug2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Garmin proprietary plug charger.
Charging guidance
Not available
Max charging power (watch)
Not available
Fast charging
Not available
Quick charge claim
Not available
Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
Not available
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available

Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Battery tests (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available

Strap

Lug width
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 strap
Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026
Strap system
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 material
Silicone2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026
Strap
Black Band2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315317Read 13 October 2026Names follow the SKU variation (band colour) on the page.
Strap sizes
SizeWrist (min) (mm)Wrist (max) (mm)
Silicone band137204
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

FCC ID
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)
Not available
SAR limb (EU)
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
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 box
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.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Variants

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Model numberLaunch price (US)ColoursCase sizeCase dimensionsClaimed battery lifeLug widthStrapStrap sizesFCC IDIn the box
010-02934-00$399.99Black with Black Band45 mmHeight 45, Width 45, Thickness 14.9 mm
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ModeWith solarHours (h)
SmartwatchNo672
Low powerNo1,560
GPSNo40
GPSYes130
GPS, all systemsNo28
GPS, all systemsYes50
GPS, dual-bandNo24
GPS, dual-bandYes40
Max battery GPSNo100
ExpeditionNo864
22 mmBlack Band
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SizeWrist (min) (mm)Wrist (max) (mm)
Silicone band137204
Not availableInstinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar smartwatch with silicone band, Charging/data cable, Documentation
010-02935-00$449.99Black with Charcoal Band50 mmHeight 50, Width 50, Thickness 14.4 mm
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ModeWith solarHours (h)
SmartwatchNo960
Low powerNo2,400
GPSNo60
GPSYes260
GPS, all systemsNo40
GPS, all systemsYes80
GPS, dual-bandNo34
GPS, dual-bandYes60
Max battery GPSNo150
ExpeditionNo1,440
26 mmCharcoal Band
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SizeWrist (min) (mm)Wrist (max) (mm)
Silicone band141213
IPH-04883Instinct® 3 – 50 mm, Solar smartwatch with silicone band, Charging/data cable, Documentation
010-02935-02$449.99Sunburst with Sunburst/Gray Band50 mmHeight 50, Width 50, Thickness 14.4 mm
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ModeWith solarHours (h)
SmartwatchNo960
Low powerNo2,400
GPSNo60
GPSYes260
GPS, all systemsNo40
GPS, all systemsYes80
GPS, dual-bandNo34
GPS, dual-bandYes60
Max battery GPSNo150
ExpeditionNo1,440
26 mmSunburst/Gray Band
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SizeWrist (min) (mm)Wrist (max) (mm)
Silicone band141213
IPH-04883Instinct® 3 – 50 mm, Solar smartwatch with silicone band, Charging/data cable, Documentation

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