Device summary

Garmin

Instinct E 40mm

Google

Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20252024
Starting price——
Display size0.9-inch—
Dimensions40.0 mm × 40.0 mm × 13.0 mm41.0 mm × 41.0 mm × 12.3 mm
Weight41 g31 g
Front material—Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Back material——
Display
Display technologyMIPAMOLED LTPO (Actua)
Resolution176 × 176—
Refresh rate—60 Hz
Peak brightness—2000 nits
Protection—Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset—Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1
RAM—2 GB
Storage—32 GB
Expandable storage—No
Battery & charging
Charging standardGarmin proprietary clip / USB chargingUSB-C Fast Charging Cable
Battery typeLithium-ionLithium-ion
Typical capacity—307 mAh
Connectivity
CellularGPS / multi-GNSS4G LTE and UMTS (optional models), UWB, GPS, Galileo, Glonass (US); + BeiDou, QZSS (ROW)
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3
NFCYesYes
Wi‑Fi—Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz, 5GHz
eSIM—Yes
Build & durability
FrameFiber-reinforced polymer100% recycled aluminum
Ingress protection10 ATM5 ATM / IP68

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Weight

    Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm

    10 g lighter

  • Thickness

    Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm

    0.7 mm thinner

  • Height

    Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm

    1 mm taller · minor difference

  • Width

    Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm

    1 mm wider · minor difference

What these size differences mean

Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.

  • Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm is 1 mm (2.5% relative to Instinct E 40mm) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm is 1 mm (2.5% relative to Instinct E 40mm) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • Instinct E 40mm is 0.7 mm (5.7% relative to Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm is 10 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.

Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

Instinct E 40mm vs Google Pixel Watch 3 41mm Size Comparison