Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3
Gen 3 · 2025
Near-bulletproof, weeks of battery and an optional solar lens for the back-country.
8.2
FitHQ score / 10
The verdict in brief
Pros
- Near-bulletproof build
- Weeks of battery (more with solar)
- Reliable GPS off-grid
Cons
- Basic display
- Limited smart features
Specs
- ~18-day battery
- Rugged
- Solar option