Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3- Case size:
- 45 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS): which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 1 days)
- Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (10 ATM vs 5 ATM)
- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
The deciding difference here: battery life and water resistance.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Apple
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS)- Case size:
- 46 mm
- Display type:
- OLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,669
Key differences
Case size
45 mm46 mmDisplay type
AMOLEDOLEDBattery life
✓ 18 days1 days
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,655 | SAR 1,669 |
| Battery life | ✓ 18 days | 1 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | — | No |
| Bluetooth calls | — | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 45 mm | 46 mm |
| Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Display size | 1.2 in | — |
| Water resistance | ✓ 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Weight | 53 g | — |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 4.5 × 1.49 cm | — |
| dust resistance rating | — | IP6X |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS)?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 18 days vs 1 days on the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS)?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS)?
Garmin Instinct 3: 45 mm; Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS): 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS)?
Water resistance is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 10 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS). If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.