Description
Take your training and outdoor adventures further with the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 45mm GPS Smartwatch. Built for demanding environments, this rugged multisport smartwatch combines advanced GPS technology, solar charging and comprehensive fitness tracking in a durable, lightweight design.
Featuring a 45mm metal-reinforced bezel, scratch-resistant Power Glass solar charging lens and comfortable black silicone strap, the Garmin Instinct 3 is designed to withstand challenging conditions while delivering reliable everyday performance.
With up to 28 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, potentially unlimited battery life with sufficient solar charging, multi-band GPS, advanced training metrics and a built-in LED flashlight, this powerful smartwatch is ideal for runners, hikers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.
Advanced Solar Charging Technology
Enjoy exceptional battery performance with Garmin's innovative Power Glass solar charging technology.
The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar uses sunlight to extend battery life, making it particularly suitable for extended outdoor adventures and activities.
In smartwatch mode, the watch delivers up to 28 days of battery life without solar charging.
With sufficient daily sunlight exposure, battery life can be extended indefinitely under Garmin's specified testing conditions.
This makes the Instinct 3 an excellent choice for users who want to spend more time outdoors and less time charging their smartwatch.
Rugged 45mm Design
Built to withstand demanding environments, the Garmin Instinct 3 features a durable fibre-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel.
Its rugged construction is designed to meet relevant military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
The 45mm case provides an excellent balance between durability and everyday comfort.
Weighing just 52g, the watch remains lightweight enough for extended wear during training, hiking and everyday activities.
The black silicone strap provides a secure and comfortable fit.
High-Contrast Monochrome Display
The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar features a sunlight-visible monochrome display designed for excellent readability outdoors.
Its 0.9-inch memory-in-pixel display provides clear access to essential information, including activity statistics, navigation data and health metrics.
Unlike the AMOLED version of the Instinct 3, this Solar model prioritises battery efficiency and outdoor visibility.
The durable Power Glass lens also supports solar charging, helping extend battery performance.
Multi-Band GPS with SatIQ Technology
Navigate confidently with Garmin's advanced multi-band GPS technology.
The Instinct 3 Solar supports multiple satellite systems to provide reliable positioning in challenging environments, including forests, mountainous terrain and built-up areas.
Garmin SatIQ technology automatically selects the most appropriate GPS mode to balance positioning accuracy with battery consumption.
Whether you're trail running, cycling or hiking, the watch provides detailed information about your route, distance, speed and pace.
Advanced Training and Performance Monitoring
Improve your fitness with Garmin's comprehensive training and performance tools.
The Instinct 3 Solar provides detailed insights into your training load, recovery and overall fitness.
Features include:
- Training Readiness
- Training Status
- VO2 Max Estimates
- HRV Status
- Recovery Time
- Training Load
- Training Effect
- Daily Suggested Workouts
- Race Predictions
- Running Dynamics
- PacePro Pacing Strategies
These features help you understand how your body responds to exercise and make more informed training decisions.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness Tracking
Monitor your daily wellbeing with Garmin's advanced health tracking features.
The Instinct 3 Solar includes continuous wrist-based heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking and stress monitoring.
Garmin Body Battery energy monitoring helps you understand your energy levels throughout the day by combining activity, stress and recovery information.
Additional wellness features include Pulse Ox blood oxygen monitoring, respiration tracking, sleep coaching and nap detection.
These features provide useful information about general fitness and wellness trends.
Built-In LED Flashlight
The Garmin Instinct 3 features a convenient integrated LED flashlight.
With adjustable light intensity and a red-light mode, the flashlight provides useful illumination during outdoor adventures and everyday activities.
Whether you're navigating a campsite after dark, running early in the morning or searching for something in low-light conditions, this practical feature adds versatility to the watch.
Outdoor Navigation and ABC Sensors
Explore with confidence using Garmin's built-in navigation tools.
The Instinct 3 Solar includes an altimeter, barometer and electronic compass to help you navigate unfamiliar environments.
The altimeter provides elevation information, while the barometer helps you monitor atmospheric pressure changes.
The three-axis compass provides directional guidance, even when you're stationary.
Additional navigation features include breadcrumb-style route navigation, TracBack routing and waypoint navigation.
Multiple Sports and Activity Profiles
Whether you're running, cycling, swimming, hiking or strength training, the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar provides dedicated activity tracking.
The watch supports a wide variety of sports and fitness activities, allowing you to monitor performance across different disciplines.
Its rugged construction and comprehensive tracking capabilities make it particularly suitable for outdoor sports.
Up to 28 Days of Battery Life
The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar delivers outstanding battery performance.
In standard smartwatch mode, the watch provides up to 28 days of operation without solar charging.
With sufficient sunlight exposure, Garmin specifies potentially unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode.
For GPS activities, the watch provides up to 40 hours of operation without solar assistance.
This makes it ideal for extended hiking trips, endurance training and outdoor adventures.
Solar charging performance depends on sunlight intensity, exposure duration and operating conditions.
Garmin Pay Contactless Payments
Leave your wallet behind with Garmin Pay.
The Instinct 3 Solar supports contactless payments through participating banks and payment providers.
Simply add a compatible payment card through the Garmin Connect app to make convenient purchases directly from your wrist.
Smart Notifications and Connectivity
Stay connected throughout the day with useful smartwatch features.
When paired with a compatible iPhone or Android smartphone, the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar can display notifications for incoming calls, messages and supported apps.
Additional connected features include weather updates, calendar information, smartphone music controls and Garmin Connect integration.
The watch supports Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity for compatible devices and accessories.
10 ATM Water Resistance
Designed for demanding outdoor activities, the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar features a 10 ATM water-resistance rating.
This makes it suitable for swimming, surface water sports and exposure to rain and splashes.
Its durable construction makes it a practical choice for active lifestyles.
Designed for Adventure
Whether you're preparing for a marathon, exploring mountain trails or looking for a rugged smartwatch for everyday fitness tracking, the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar delivers impressive versatility.
With its solar charging technology, multi-band GPS, advanced training insights, built-in flashlight and durable construction, it provides the tools you need to train confidently and explore further.
Key Features
- 45mm Rugged Case: Durable design with a metal-reinforced bezel.
- Solar Charging: Power Glass technology extends battery life using sunlight.
- Up to 28 Days Battery Life: Potentially unlimited in smartwatch mode with sufficient solar exposure.
- 0.9-Inch Monochrome Display: High-contrast screen designed for outdoor visibility.
- Multi-Band GPS: Accurate positioning in challenging environments.
- Garmin SatIQ Technology: Optimises GPS accuracy and battery consumption.
- Built-In LED Flashlight: Adjustable white light and red-light mode.
- Advanced Training Metrics: Includes training readiness, training status and recovery insights.
- Wrist-Based Heart Rate Monitoring: Continuous activity and wellness tracking.
- Body Battery Monitoring: Understand your energy and recovery levels.
- Sleep Tracking: Detailed sleep scores and personalised insights.
- Pulse Ox Sensor: Blood oxygen saturation monitoring.
- HRV Status: Helps monitor recovery and overall wellness trends.
- ABC Sensors: Built-in altimeter, barometer and compass.
- TracBack Navigation: Follow your recorded route back to the starting point.
- Multiple Sports Profiles: Supports running, cycling, swimming, hiking and more.
- Garmin Pay: Contactless payments with participating banks.
- Smart Notifications: View compatible smartphone alerts.
- 10 ATM Water Resistance: Suitable for swimming and outdoor activities.
- Lightweight Construction: Weighs just 52g.
- Black Silicone Strap: Comfortable and durable for everyday wear.
- Garmin Connect Compatibility: Review activity and health data through the app.
Technical Specifications
General
- Brand: Garmin
- Range: Instinct 3
- Model: Instinct 3 Solar 45mm
- Manufacturer Part Number: 010-02934-00
- Product Type: Multisport GPS Smartwatch
- Colour: Black
- Strap Colour: Black
- Case Size: 45mm
Display
- Display Type: Monochrome Memory-in-Pixel
- Display Size: 0.9 Inches
- Display Dimensions: 23 × 23mm
- Display Resolution: 176 × 176 Pixels
- Lens Material: Power Glass
- Solar Charging: Yes
- Touchscreen: No
Construction
- Bezel Material: Fibre-Reinforced Polymer and Aluminium
- Case Material: Fibre-Reinforced Polymer
- Strap Material: Silicone
- Strap Width: 22mm
- QuickFit Compatibility: Yes
- Water Resistance: 10 ATM
- Rugged Construction: Yes
Dimensions and Weight
- Height: 45mm
- Width: 45mm
- Thickness: 14.9mm
- Product Weight: 52g
- Suitable Wrist Circumference: 137–204mm
Battery
- Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
- Smartwatch Mode: Up to 28 Days
- Smartwatch Mode with Solar: Potentially Unlimited
- Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 65 Days
- GPS-Only Mode: Up to 40 Hours
- GPS-Only Mode with Solar: Up to 130 Hours
- All Satellite Systems: Up to 28 Hours
- All Satellite Systems with Solar: Up to 50 Hours
- Multi-Band GPS Mode: Up to 24 Hours
- Multi-Band GPS with Solar: Up to 40 Hours
- Maximum Battery GPS Mode: Up to 100 Hours
- Charging Connection: Garmin Proprietary Charging Connector
Solar battery estimates: Garmin's unlimited smartwatch battery claim assumes all-day wear with three hours per day outdoors in 50,000 lux conditions. Solar-assisted GPS estimates also require specified sunlight conditions.
GPS and Navigation
- Built-In GPS: Yes
- Multi-Band GPS: Yes
- Garmin SatIQ Technology: Yes
- GPS: Yes
- GLONASS: Yes
- Galileo: Yes
- Barometric Altimeter: Yes
- Electronic Compass: Yes
- TracBack Navigation: Yes
- Route Navigation: Yes
- Breadcrumb Navigation: Yes
- Built-In Topographic Maps: No
Health and Fitness
- Wrist-Based Heart Rate Monitoring: Yes
- Training Readiness: Yes
- Training Status: Yes
- VO2 Max Estimates: Yes
- HRV Status: Yes
- Recovery Time: Yes
- Training Load: Yes
- Daily Suggested Workouts: Yes
- Body Battery: Yes
- Sleep Tracking: Yes
- Sleep Coach: Yes
- Stress Monitoring: Yes
- Pulse Ox: Yes
- Respiration Tracking: Yes
- Women's Health Tracking: Yes
Smart Features
- Bluetooth: Yes
- ANT+: Yes
- Garmin Pay: Yes
- Smart Notifications: Yes
- Garmin Connect: Yes
- Connect IQ Compatibility: Yes
- Smartphone Music Controls: Yes
- Built-In LED Flashlight: Yes
- Built-In Microphone: No
- Built-In Speaker for Calls: No
- Music Storage: No
- Wi-Fi: No
- Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone and Android
Storage
- Memory and History: 128MB
What's in the Box?
- Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 45mm GPS Smartwatch Black
- Black Silicone Watch Strap
- Charging and Data Cable
- Product Documentation
