TechRadar Verdict
The Garmin Instinct 3 is a terrific watch for most people.
After all, theGarmin Instinct 2 received a rare, coveted five stars in our official review.
I suppose Garmin has to distinguish between the ranges and keep the Instincts price down somehow.
As a pre-existing Instinct fan, I love it.
Its fast, its bright, it looks fun, and most importantly, its useful.
But its not a sleek metal communications tool: its a toy, and its best played with outside.
The cheapest Instinct E is available now for $299 / 259 / AU$549.
You won’t be disappointed by the price, but it’s not quite a steal.
Metal screws give it a rugged edge.
Wellness stuff includes your last completed workout, sleep, Body Battery and your Training Readiness score.
Stick the altimeter at the top.
A keen marathon runner?
Choose the Race Calendar widget.
Its fun, intuitive and acts like the watchOS 11 widget stack, but less flashy.
They would have been nice to have.
Garmins been doing this for a while and its refined the feature over the last couple of years.
Its long battery life means you wont shy away from wearing it to bed.
Its a superb running and walking watch, with lots of features at a reasonable price point.
Even the screens viewed during exercise are customizable, not just the home menu of widgets.
Garmin Instinct 3: Scorecard
Garmin Instinct 3: Should I buy?
Youll be fine with the Instinct 3.
You want a smartwatch experienceThis is very much a fitness watch, first and foremost.
Those looking to use third-party apps to their fullest extent or answer emails should look elsewhere.
Youre a gym bunnyPredominantly workout indoors?
The Garmin Instinct 3 has little to offer you in comparison to an Apple or Samsung Watch.
Also consider
Coros Pace 3
The best value running watch, and an excellent Garmin alternative.
