Garmin

Instinct 3 – 50 mm, AMOLED

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: Apr 28, 2026

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Reddit IconmSants732
2 months ago

Tbf, I sold my AWU2 for an Instinct 3 AMOLED and disliked it, sold it and got an AWU3. I miss the battery life and torch feature but it didn’t do enough with my phone to prefer it over an AWU. I have a Whoop 5.0 and the AWU3 now. Love it

Reddit IconToutsSnoutsNarks
11 months ago

Tactix 7 MIP for long daytime endurance activities, and Instinct 3 50mm Amoled for my old eyes in the evening!!

Reddit IconFactorSimilar7049
2 months ago

Garmin instant3 or enduro only have to charge it every other week with a lot of gps use

Reddit Iconacaciadeadwalk
8 months ago

Instinct 3 amo Getting 10 days with always on display, always connected to phone for weather.

Reddit IconAloneTradition8536
4 months ago

As a gift, I think it is a good choice. Battery life is fair, you can go out for a 5 to 7 days of travel without charger or cable for Venu 3. In the daily life, I usually charge it once every week, but it can definitetly last even longer than one week. I have Venu3, Instinct 3 AMOLED and one Apple Watch, but my favorite is still Venu3.

Reddit IconAlwaysout14
8 months ago

I have the instinct 3 AMOLED and it’s been awesome. I received it on August 14th, starting wearing it the 15th and have yet to charge it since. Battery still shows 6 days left which is incredible

8 months ago

No I do the wrist gesture and have it on low light, which is plenty for me and still able to see just fine outside

Reddit IconChrisT182
12 months ago

Agreed with many of the folks here- don't buy the newest devices, and if you do, wait for a flash deal. I have the Instinct 2X, but I found the Instinct 3 Amoled for 200$ off...figured why not.

Reddit IconCtrl-Alt-Pete
8 months ago

Whilst I can’t comment on the differences between the watches you’ve mentioned, I think you’d be mad for NOT going back to Garmin. I went from AW to Instinct AMOLED and would never go back to Apple.

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