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Garmin
Instinct 3 45mm AMOLED
Watch2025Released
- 1.2-inch AMOLED
- 53 g
Physical specifications
1.2"
Display size
53 g
Case weight
45.0 mm
Case height
45.0 mm
Case width
14.2 mm
Case thickness
Release and pricing
- Released
- January 10, 2025
Display
- Display size
- 1.2"
- Display technology
- AMOLED
- Resolution
- 390 × 390
Battery & charging
- Charging standard
- Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging
- Battery type
- Lithium-ion
Build & durability
- Frame
- Fiber-reinforced polymer; metal-reinforced bezel
- Ingress protection
- 10 ATM
Connectivity
- Cellular
- GPS / multi-GNSS
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth
- NFC
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Everyday usability
Estimated from the watch’s size, weight, battery, display, and intended wearing conditions.
Wrist comfort
NoticeableThe larger case gives it a noticeable wrist presence, especially on smaller wrists.
Sleep comfort
NoticeableUsers sensitive to wrist pressure may prefer a smaller and lighter model overnight.
Battery usability
Data unavailableAvailable battery information is insufficient for a reliable daily-use assessment.
Screen and controls
Easy to useDetailed brightness information is unavailable, so outdoor visibility cannot be fully assessed.
Workout usability
Well suitedStrong water resistance and GPS availability improve its usefulness for outdoor training.
Models and configurations
- Connectivity
- GPS / multi-GNSS
