Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3- Case size:
- 45 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 vs Garmin Approach J1: which one suits you?
The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Approach J1 is cheaper by SAR 727 (prices checked 6 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 0.6 days)
Choose the
Garmin Approach J1 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 727
- Lower weight: 29 g vs 53 g
The deciding difference here: battery life and weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Approach J1- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 928
Key differences
Battery life
✓ 18 days0.6 daysWeight
53 g✓ 29 g
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,655 | SAR 928 |
| Battery life | ✓ 18 days | 0.6 days |
| Phone compatibility | — | Smartphone (iOS and Android) |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 45 mm | — |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | — |
| Weight | 53 g | ✓ 29 g |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 4.5 × 1.49 cm | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Garmin Approach J1?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 18 days vs 0.6 days on the Garmin Approach J1. 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 Garmin Approach J1?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Garmin Approach J1?
No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.
What is the difference in display size between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Garmin Approach J1?
No difference here: display size is 1.2 in on both.