Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar

I have the 3 Solar 50 mm. It tracks HRV, It works well for overall fitness tracking like any other Garmin watch. In 15 days since last full charge it went down to 44% so if you do more activity tracking it should hold for like 3 weeks.

Instinct 3 Solar. -6% in 80 hours after my first full charge so I estimate at least a month. I really need to update my software version so the watch itself can estimate it's battery life. It's just stuck at 11 days for now.

From my quick 5 second search, tattoos will be a problem for all optical HR sensors so a Garmin watch will be just as problematic as an Apple watch if worn on a tattooed area. So a chest strap + bike computer would probably be a better idea. For me personally when I'm not tattooed yet, my Instinct 3 works perfectly for cycling.

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

Epix pro gen 2 51mm and instinct 3 solar 50mm. One AMOLED and one SOLAR I like both screens.

Garmin instinct crossover, 28 days battery life, 50 without constant hr measurement. Instinct 2x and instinct 3 solar 50mm have 40 days battery life, 70 without hr. And solar charging.

I downgraded to instinct 3 solar, because I want MIP and the instinct MIP screen is very bright. And because of battery life: 28 days in smartwatch mode in a 45mm case! And because it's much more comfortable to wear than a Fenix, is more resistant to scratches... I only (rarely) miss offline maps. But the breadcrumb navigation is great and much clearer to see than on the color MIP screen of the fenix I used to use.

Instinct has no maps. Enduro has maps and has a MIP screen. The Enduro maps are harder to see than the Instinct breadcrumb, because of several reasons: * the Enduro screen is dimmer, due to 1) colors, 2) sapphire * the breadcrumb trail is clearer, because it's high contrast black and white, while the Enduro trail is pink-purplish on a colored maps with lots of things going on. The picture show the difference. https://preview.redd.it/nzt2o5c9a4nf1.jpeg?width=2814&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e952c703a2cc52dd3f73f6cf0b4a88829ac0a397

The instinct had no touch screen. What actually makes the tactix 7dimmer is this: sapphire crystal, solar panel on top of the screen, colour screen, and maybe higher resolution. Maybe the touch screen too, but I don't think so.

If you’re looking for something super practical and easy to read, I’d recommend the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 50mm. The numbers are extremely visible in pretty much any lighting condition, which makes it great for outdoor use. On top of that, you barely need to charge it — battery life is honestly one of its biggest strengths. If you want something similar but much more advanced, then the Garmin Enduro 3 would be the next level option. Same great visibility and insane battery life, but with more features and performance-focused tools.

OP should try a Garmin Instinct 3 50mm solar! With the right settings and enough sunlight on the daily, you could theoretically never need to charge it again. As someone that uses it for daily bike commutes, I get at least 3 weeks on one charge with it.

Agreed. Worst thing ever is continuing to research after a purchase. It's how I went on a return & exchange spree from a 45mm Instinct Solar to an Instinct 2X to a Forerunner 570 47mm to an Instinct 3 Solar 50mm to a Fenix 8 AMOLED 51mm to ultimately a Fenix 8 Pro 51mm. I'm settled now. Because I've stopped researching.

Fenix or Instinct series for their ruggedness as a firefighter.

Garmin Instinct 3 solar, 50mm, or Instinct E if you are tight on budget. Works with Healthy365 and has impressive battery life. Expensive, but long lasting. (I got my first gen instinct lasted for 5 years before switching to the current Instinct3)

Yep I just upgraded my old 45mm instinct (~2018) to the 50mm Instinct 3 solar. Super happy with it! The battery life is insane, I think I read the 50mm Instinct 3 solar has the best battery life of any smartwatch. 

I have the outdoor Garmin 3 Solar so I do climb with it on. If it were any other watch I'd say no. I also wouldnt wear it crack climbing or anything lmao.